Jason Hughes

Hey, I'm Jason and welcome to my website. I created VeganLiftz because of my passion (more like obsession) with the vegan diet, strength training, and bodybuilding. Feel free to peruse the various articles on this website; I hope you find something useful!

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Can You Eat Tortillas if You’re Vegan?

January 25, 2022

Tortillas have become extremely popular, whether they’re used in traditional recipes like tacos and enchiladas or roll-up sandwiches or pizzas. Tortilla wraps are a great way to spice up your lunch or dinner. After all, why eat a plate of beans, rice, and veggies when you can pile them all into a wrap, twist …

The Vegan Debate: Is Sugar Vegan?

Is sugar vegan? Well, as much as we’d love to give you a clear answer, it’s not possible. Long story short, it depends. While yes, some sugar is vegan, that’s not always the case. Sure, in general, sugar does come from plants, which should automatically mean it’s vegan-friendly, right? Wrong. That’s true only …

5 Fun Track Workouts You Can Do On A Vegan Diet

December 10, 2021

If you’re on a vegan diet, it doesn’t mean your fitness should suffer. In fact, if you follow the right diet for yourself and work out, your overall fitness can actually massively improve. There are a lot of options for fun track workouts that you can do, if you’re into track workouts. Running is a grea …

Is Tom Brady Vegan? Let’s find out!

December 9, 2021

Tom Brady, the famous super bowl champion, claims that his diet is helping him out a lot with his overall health and fitness. He even claims that it doesn’t matter how much you exercise, if you don’t eat the right foods, your body doesn’t receive the right nutrients and you won’t be or feel in your to …

Best Vegan Burgers for BBQ – Review 2021

December 7, 2021

Plant-based burger patties or mixes may sound unappetizing for hard-core meat lovers, but these five vegan meat substitutes are truly exceptional in terms of flavors, texture, and aroma. The mixtures and patties mentioned in this buyer’s guide are perfect for newbie or seasoned vegans alike. Apart from the ta …

Are Gushers Vegan? Here’s What We Found Out

December 6, 2021

Being a vegan is gratifying on many levels, but it also means taking on many new responsibilities. One such responsibility is intaking the right foods that align with your veganism beliefs. Many vegans, especially newbies who crave sweets, always ask themselves whether gushers are vegan or not. At first glanc …

Best Vegetarian Grocery Stores To Know About!

In many families, grocery shopping has been passed down from generation to generation. Either the tradition has been maintained, or the older family member got a good healthy start on being a respectable food shopper when they grew up. As an adult, you may have even noticed that they relied on specific grocer …

Is There Such Thing As Vegan Jelly?

Nowadays, almost everyone is concerned about their health. Therefore, people want to know the ingredients that are involved in preparing the food items. Some people are simply nature and animal lovers. Hence, they always prefer vegan options for everything. Jelly is no exception to this. But have you ever won …

Is Caramel Vegan?

December 5, 2021

To misquote Austen, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that a vegan in a new city must be in want of some sweet, gooey caramel goodness. Sadly, many of the most popular caramel candies, including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey’s, and Baby Ruth, are made of animal by-products and are not vegan. Wha …

Is BBQ Sauce Vegan? We Analyzed Popular Brands

December 4, 2021

One of the quickest ways to make just about anything tastes better is barbecue sauce. All the food lovers around the world have an undeniable love for these sauces. It gives their food a flavor blast. For vegans, it is a delightful blessing, pairing so well with rice and beans. …

Best Cruelty-Free Vegan Body Washes 2021

Many people are turning their heads towards cleaner and safer products in their showering regimen, and nothing shouts pure than a 100% cruelty-free vegan body wash. These body washes are made using natural emollients that work in perfection to give a soothing bathing experience without introducing animal-deri …

Best Vegan Biotin In 2021

November 23, 2021

As a fitness enthusiast it is important to understand that your body needs vitamins in order to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Having nutritional deficits or vitamin deficits is common and can be countered by taking supplements. But with countless supplements in the market it is essential to unders …

Gaining Running Endurance As A Vegan

If you do it right; follow a good running routine and eat a healthy and balanced diet, you can absolutely gain running endurance as a vegan. In fact, some professional athletes think that a vegan diet can improve your overall fitness and performance. And running is no exception. You just need to make sure you …

How To Train For A Marathon As A Vegan

A vegan diet can fuel your body, give you a lot of energy, and improve your overall fitness. In fact, many vegans like to train for marathons. You can’t just wake up and run a marathon. You need to train for it physically and make sure you eat the proper food to prepare your body. That’s why this post exp …

Is Tofu Vegan-Friendly Food?

Tofu is one of those really controversial foods. It is a very good source of protein, which comes from soy, and has many nutrients. It is very versatile, cheap, and can be a good meat replacement on a plant-based diet. In fact, it’s one of the oldest vegetarian protein sources available. But tofu can also b …

3 Easy To Make DIY Homemade Vegan Protein Powders

Protein powders are usually really expensive and don’t tend to smell or taste good. And it’s not easy to find vegan or plant-based ones. Well, what if I told you that you could make delicious homemade vegan protein powders with only a few ingredients that are much cheaper than store-bought ones? If you ke …

How To Make Vegan Protein Powder Taste Good?

November 22, 2021

If you work out and if you’re vegan, you know how hard it is to find a vegan protein powder that tastes good. Oftentimes, they taste as bad as they smell. If you know, you know. But there are actually vegan protein powders out there that taste good, and there are so many different ways you can make them tas …

6 Easy Raw Vegan Meals For Bodybuilding

If you’re into bodybuilding, here are the top six easy raw vegan meals you can eat to increase your muscle mass And yes, you can still bulk up on a raw vegan diet! And, you will get great health benefits out of it as well. Table of Contents 6 Easy Raw Vegan Meals To Increase Muscle Mass Other Foods You Can …

Is The 30 Bananas A Day Diet A Step Too Far?

If you follow Instagram nutrition trends, then you are probably aware of the 30 bananas a day diet. If not, we’ll explain it to you. It’s a mono-diet where you only eat 30 bananas a day, which will supposedly help you lose weight and cleanse your body. This trend started in 2008 in Japan and got increasin …

Vegan Tennis Players: A Surprising Amount Of Top Tennis Players Are Vegan

This might surprise you, but a surprising amount of top tennis players are actually vegan. Whether they’re vegan for health or fitness reasons, to support animal rights, or to improve their performance, the top tennis players have great reasons to be vegan. And it’s not just tennis players that are vegan, …

What’s Better For Muscle Gain Nuts Vs Legumes?

November 18, 2021

A lot of people think that being on a vegan diet means a harder time looking for sources of protein outside of meat, fish, eggs, and other dairy products. These people are wrong. You can certainly gain muscle on a vegan diet and have as many lean muscles as a meat-eater, if not more. With a bit of research, y …

Veganism Vs Cruelty-Free Products: What is the Difference?

It is a common misconception that the term veganism and cruelty-free are synonymous. But there are several factors that differentiate both the terms from each other. When you’re new to the plant-based diet and lifestyle, there is so much information out there that it can be overwhelming. You may end up conf …

Are Cheetos Vegan?

November 17, 2021

Given the popularity of the snack, there are high chances that you are familiar with Cheetos. These cheesy American snacks are sold all over the world, so most probably you’ve eaten them at least once in your life before. They are very famous with a high brand recognition associated with its mascot, the coo …

Coconut Milk Vs. Almond Milk: What’s Better?

If you want an alternative to cow milk that is both delicious and nutritious, you should try coconut milk or almond milk. These are sweet-tasting plant-based milk alternatives, which are also available in unsweetened form. If you’ve recently turned vegan and are still exploring the vegan options, you might …

Can You Still Keep In Shape As A Fruitarian?

If you’re vegan and interested in the latest nutrition trends, you might have heard about the fruitarian diet. You might wonder if you can still keep in shape as a fruitarian. This is where we come in. This article will tell you everything you need to know about the fruitarian diet, whether you can still ke …

Best Vegan Chocolate You Can Order Online- Buyer’s Guide

November 10, 2021

Who doesn’t like chocolate? Unfortunately, it’s hard for us vegans to find a nice vegan chocolate that we can order online , tastes good and fits our standards. Plus, vegan chocolate doesn’t necessarily equal to healthy chocolate. After hitting the gym, you want a comforting treat that will give you …

Here Are The 5 Best Vegan Work Boots

If you work long hours and have to stay on your feet all day, you will need proper work boots. And if you’re a vegan like us, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. There are great vegan work boots out there, and that’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 best ones. These are listed for men, but the …

What is a Good Wilks Score?

What is the Wilks score used for? The Wilks formula is used to compare lifted weight in powerlifting between lifters of different body weights and gender – so you can compare the strength of men and women and lighter and heavier lifters. Simple calculations based on how many times your bodyweight you can lift …

15 Starbucks Drinks Vegans Can Enjoy

If you’re a Starbucks lover and you’ve recently just turned vegan, don’t worry. You can still enjoy so many drinks at Starbucks that are either originally vegan or you can ask to be made vegan. And, to give you some ideas on all the vegan drinks variety there is at Starbucks, we give you our top 15 Star …

Is CeraVe A Vegan Company?

CeraVe is a skincare brand developed by dermatologists and currently has the number one recommended moisturizer brand dermatologists recommend in the U.S. The products contain three essential ceramides to help your skin restore its protective barrier, no matter what type of skin you have. I know it works beca …