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What happens when a vegan bodybuilder meets a former vegetarian with tough questions?In this episode, I sit down with Asher, a passionate plant-based entrepreneur, athlete, and food advocate.

As someone who was vegetarian myself for years, I came into this conversation genuinely curious—and skeptical—about some of the louder claims around veganism.We didn’t always agree. In fact, that’s what made this conversation so powerful.

From fitness and muscle-building without meat, to deeper ethical and environmental questions—this is a rare, unfiltered discussion about how to live consciously in a world full of noise.👇 Jump to key moments:

00:00 – Intro
04:30 – How veganism came into Asher’s life
08:17 – You don’t need meat to build muscle
10:55 – Do plant proteins differ from animal proteins?
12:47 – B12 supplements: yes or no?
15:10 – Daily healthy vegan routine
18:30 – Is killing plants an ethical issue?
20:00 – Plant-based meat: innovation or illusion?
20:50 – Veganism beyond food
24:00 – Asher’s slaughterhouse experience
26:00 – Can everyone realistically go vegan?
28:45 – Critical thinking & rural longevity
32:00 – The GoVegan initiative
41:00 – Is “organic” just for the elite?
48:40 – Chinese cuisine: inherently plant-based
50:50 – Love & lifestyle tied to veganism
53:00 – Vegan family dynamics
01:00:59 – How fast-food chains shape our habits
01:03:25 – Asher’s one-word food mission
01:04:30 – Say it fast!

🎯 Who This Video Is For
• Aspiring athletes curious about plant-based strength
• Anyone seeking healthier, affordable food choices
• People exploring ethical and environmental impact
• Those skeptical of processed vegan products
• Anyone who loves Chinese cuisine and wellness

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