Are mushrooms Vegan? It sounds like a simple question until you look closer.

In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we dig into one of the more unexpected debates in the Vegan community. Mushrooms are not plants; they belong to the fungi kingdom, and some argue that their complex biology and mycelium networks challenge where Vegans should draw the line.

We explore the origins of this controversy, what mushrooms actually are, the health and culinary benefits they offer, and why many Vegans, including me, continue to eat them with confidence. This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about ethics, nuance, and avoiding purity tests that can fracture a movement built on compassion.

Whether you are a seasoned Vegan, a Pre-Vegan, or simply curious, this episode invites reflection without judgment.

Discover more conversations like this at VegansExplore.com and join a community where curiosity and compassion coexist.