Why Are Most Vegans Women?

We’re in muddy waters today, wading through the intersection of veganism, gender, disordered eating, and identity. We start by going down memory lane: Instagram in the 2010’s and the plant based influencers. Then, the rise of the carnivore diet, and the way gender seems to interact with restrictive diets. We get into data-based associations we have around food and food choices, food sovereignty and why it’s so important, and the way the honoring one’s hunger can be a radical act.

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Episode sources:

@thenutritiontea on Instagram

Food Sovereignty definition

“Meat, morals, and masculinity”

“Meatless meals and masculinity…”

Washington Post - “Veganism and eating disorder - is there a link?”

“Masculinity Matters for Meat Consumption…”“Veganism and eating disorders: assessment and management considerations”