The Vegan Fitness Lifestyle: separating myth from reality. Jehina Malik joins Essential Fit Talks

Summary: 'You can't build a better body without protein from meat!' If you been working out for any length of time, you may have heard that comment. But what if that's not true? What if it is possible to have the body of your dreams and not include meat in your diet. Or eggs. Or even milk for that matter. Essentially fit Radio welcomes Jehina Malik, a drug free bodybuilder. She also happens to be a life-long vegan. She breaks the sterotypes of what a champion bodybuilder looks like. Come join us this Sunday as we discuss: What is Veganism? What are first steps one should take if they are thinking of becoming one. The biggest myths regarding veganism. How to build muscle and lose fat on a vegan diet. It is possible to not get enough nutrients on a vegan diet. Veganism is a diet and lifestyle that seeks to exclude the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. Vegans endeavor not to use or consume animal products of any kind. The most common reasons for becoming a vegan are an ethical commitment or moral conviction concerning animal rights, the environment, human health, and spiritual or religious concerns.