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.

Timestamp: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!

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🎯 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