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Plant Based BriefingStudy Challenges the Link Between Aging and Chronic InflammationStudy Challenges the Link Between Aging and Chronic Inflammation An uptick in chronic inflammation has long been seen as an inevitable result of getting older, a phenomenon known as “inflammaging.” But a fascinating new study suggests that the type of inflammation linked to chronic disease may have more to do with industrialized lifestyles than with aging. Written by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #inflammation #inflammaging #tsimane ========================== Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/nutrition/study-challenges-the-link-between-aging-and-chronic-inflammation/ ========================== Use search feature at https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/ep...
2025-08-2505 min
Plant Based BriefingFrom Bacon-Lover to Vegan: My Unlikely Journey to Better HealthFrom Bacon-Lover to Vegan: My Unlikely Journey to Better Health “My parents are retired dairy and cattle farmers, and I farmed pigs and chickens myself. I was also an avid fisherman. Veganism was not remotely appealing to me. In fact, I ridiculed it… I was obese (305 pounds), with prediabetes, high cholesterol, inflammation, frequent chest pain, gout, acid reflux, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, and constant headaches.” Listen to this success story from Craig Milton at ForksOverKnives.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #wholefoodplantbased #plantbaseddiet #erectiledisfunction #gout #acidreflux #prediabetes #ethicalvegan ========================== Original post: https://www.for...
2025-07-2106 min
Plant Based BriefingFuel Your Fire: Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzón on Food, Fitness, and Staying MotivatedFuel Your Fire: Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzón on Food, Fitness, and Staying Motivated A longtime advocate of plant-based living, Arzón brings the same energy she’s known for on the bike into the kitchen, where she focuses on fueling her body with intention and joy. Listen to today’s episode written by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #peloton #robinarzon #veganathlete #plantbasedathlete ========================== Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/people/peloton-robin-arzon-on-plant-based-diet-and-staying-motivated/ ========================== Related Episodes: SEARCH: Use search feature at https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/episod...
2025-07-0706 min
Plant Based BriefingWhat We’re Getting Wrong About Inflammation: Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella ExplainsWhat We’re Getting Wrong About Inflammation: Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella Explains Inflammation is at the root of many chronic diseases, from heart disease and Type 2 diabetes to autoimmune disorders, and it can even contribute to certain types of cancer. Yet, despite its profound impact on health, inflammation remains widely misunderstood. Shilpa Ravella, M.D., a gastroenterologist and author of A Silent Fire, is working to change that. Listen to today’s episode written by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #inflammation #guthealth #antiinflammatory #chronicinflammation ========================== Origina...
2025-05-0207 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 3] Should We Avoid Oils for Optimal Health? Top Experts on the Great Oil Debate[Part 3] Should We Avoid Oils for Optimal Health? Here’s Where Top WFPB Experts Stand on the Great Oil Debate In the last part of this episode we hear from four more whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) doctors about their advice to patients about oil. Today we hear from Doctors David Katz, Alone Pulde, Matthew Lederman, and Joel Kahn. Also hear a summary of the Great Oil Debate between Dr. Garth Davis and Rip Esselstyn. Written by Elizabeth Turner at ForksOverKnives.com. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #oil #seedoils #oliveoil #evoo ========================== Original post: https://www...
2025-04-1709 min
Plant Based BriefingWhy All Ozempic, Wegovy Patients Should Consider a Plant-Based DietWhy All Ozempic, Wegovy Patients Should Consider a Plant-Based Diet Can being on GLP-1 weight loss drugs make it easier to adopt a healthy whole food plant based diet? While these medications have helped many patients lose weight, they come with some widely reported downsides—unpleasant side effects during treatment and trouble keeping the weight off once the medication is discontinued. Obesity medicine specialists say that a plant based diet can help with side effects and long-term success! Listen to today’s episode written by Lindsay Morris at ForksOverKnives.com ...
2025-01-0310 min
Plant Based Briefing57% of U.S. Adults Consume Pro-Inflammatory DietsNew Study Finds 57% of U.S. Adults Consume Pro-Inflammatory Diets “A recent large-scale analysis has found that the majority of Americans are eating an inflammatory diet, increasing their risk for a range of health problems, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer.” Listen to today’s episode written by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com @forksoverknives. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #inflammation #inflammatorydiet ========================== Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/study-finds-57-percent-americans-consume-inflammatory-diet/ Related Episodes: 158: How to Eat to Reduce Plantar Fasciitis Pain, From a Doctor https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.c...
2024-12-1805 min
Plant Based BriefingWhat Makes Animal Protein High Quality?What Makes Animal Protein High Quality? Although the long-held belief that animal-based proteins are more complete than plant proteins has been refuted, this misconception persists. Where did it originate? By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantprotein #animalprotein #protein #highqualityprotein ======================== Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/what-makes-animal-protein-high-quality/ Related Episodes: 524: [Part 2] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 523: [Part 1] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 400: 'Animal Protein vs. Pla...
2024-12-1705 min
Plant Based BriefingTreat Type 1 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet?Treat Type 1 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/treat-type-1-diabetes-with-a-plant-based-diet/ Related Episodes: 802: Vegan Diet Lowers Insulin Needs for Type 1 Diabetic Patients by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com 801: The Incredible Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for People with Type 1 Diabetes by Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro at ForksOverKnives.com 800: Can Going Dairy-Free Help With Blood Sugar Control? By Tiffany Bruno at Switch4Good.org 882: [Part 1] Autoimmune Diseases and Diet: Here’s What You Need To Know by L...
2024-11-0608 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] Dr. Denis Burkitt: A Wide Angle View of the Proverbial Elephant[Part 2] Dr. Denis Burkitt: A Wide Angle View of the Proverbial Elephant by Rachel Bordoli at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/dr-denis-burkitt-a-wide-angle-view-of-the-proverbial-elephant/ RELATED EPISODES: 900: How Did the Carnivore Diet Become So Popular? by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org 897: 95% of Americans Are Missing a Key Nutrient for Curbing Chronic Inflammation by Dana Huedpohl at ForksOverKnives.com 884: Why You Probably Don’t Need a Probiotic Supplement by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com 877: Eating Too Much Hummus Can Be Dangerous. Here’s Why You Should Eat It Any...
2024-10-1809 min
Plant Based Briefing884: Why You Probably Don’t Need a Probiotic Supplement by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.comWhy You Probably Don’t Need a Probiotic Supplement by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/why-you-probably-dont-need-a-probiotic-supplement/ Related Episodes: 269: Fiber Fueled - The Key to a Strong Immune System. By Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI at NutritionStudies.org 320: ‘How to Keep Your Microbiome Healthy with Prebiotic Foods’ & ‘The Five-to-One Fiber Rule’ by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 128: [Part 2] Gut-Health Promoting Foods and Recipes to Nourish Your Microbiome by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 127: [Part 1] Gut-Health Promoting Foods and Recipes to Nourish Yo...
2024-09-1206 min
Plant Based BriefingGet a Peek Inside Plant-Based Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke’s New Book, ‘The Impactful Vegan’Get a Peek Inside Plant-Based Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke’s New Book, ‘The Impactful Vegan’ by Robert Cheeke at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/peek-inside-plant-based-bodybuilder-robert-cheeke-new-book-the-impactful-vegan/ Related Episodes: 798: 3 Misconceptions About Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet by Kathy Meldrum at NutritionStudies.org 762: How to Build Muscle & Be Your Plant-Based Personal Best by Robert Cheeke at NutritionStudies.org 316: The No-B.S. Guide to Plant-Based Protein by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ ...
2024-08-2606 min
Plant Based BriefingFirst-of-Its-Kind Study Challenges the Health Halo of Olive OilFirst-of-Its-Kind Study Challenges the Health Halo of Olive Oil by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/first-of-its-kind-study-challenges-the-health-halo-of-olive-oil/ Related Episodes: 262: New Olive Oil Study Sparks Questions for Whole Food Plant Based Eaters by Elizabeth Turner at ForksOverKnives.com Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. S...
2024-08-1406 min
Plant Based BriefingWe Asked the Experts: Is Tiktok’s “Oat-Zempic” Diet Fact or Fiction?We Asked the Experts: Is Tiktok’s “Oat-Zempic” Diet Fact or Fiction? by Anna Starostinetskaya at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/experts-tiktoks-oat-zempic-diet Related Episodes: 396: A Registered Dietitian’s Professional & Personal Journey to WFPB Nutrition. By Didem Varol at NutritionStudies.org 741: The Ozempic Effect: Plant-Based Docs on the Pros and Cons of Semaglutide by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-based magazine, and they create amazing content from food and f...
2024-07-2310 min
Plant Based Briefing841: Is Sustainable Palm Oil Ethical – or Just Greenwashing? By Seth Milstein at SentientMedia.orgIs Sustainable Palm Oil Ethical – or Just Greenwashing? By Seth Milstein at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/is-sustainable-palm-oil-ethical/ Related Episodes: 205: Is There Slavery in Your Seafood? By James O’Donovan at VeganSustainability.com 32: 5 Takeaways from 'Seaspiracy', the Viral New Netflix Documentary by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around animal agriculture across the globe. They seek to create and sustain a sense of global urgency about the agriculture industry’s impact on the climate...
2024-07-1510 min
Plant Based BriefingVegan Diet Lowers Insulin Needs for Type 1 Diabetic PatientsVegan Diet Lowers Insulin Needs for Type 1 Diabetic Patients, Groundbreaking New Study Suggests by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/vegan-diet-lowers-insulin-needs-type-1-diabetes-new-study/ Related Episodes: 701: Keto Diets and Diabetes by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 628: [Part 2] Diet and Diabetes: Recipes for Success by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org 627: [Part 1] Diet and Diabetes: Recipes for Success by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org 459: The Benefits of Millet for Diabetes by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org...
2024-05-2105 min
Plant Based Briefing763: 6 Reasons Athletes Should Opt for Plant Protein Over Animal Protein by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, RD; and Cory Davis, P.Ag at ForksOverKnives.com6 Reasons Athletes Should Opt for Plant Protein Over Animal Protein by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, RD; and Cory Davis, P.Ag at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/why-athletes-should-opt-for-plant-protein-over-animal-protein-for-performance/ Related Episodes: 723: All of These 13 Vegan Athletes Are at the Top of Their Game by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com 654: Vegan Athlete Fiona Oakes on Her Remarkable Journey from Orthopedic Surgery to World-Record Marathons by Karen Asp at ForksOverKnives.com 607: [Part 2] A Vegan Diet for Athletes and Sportspeople from ProVeg.com 6...
2024-03-2705 min
Plant Based BriefingPlant-Based Diets Could Slash Sleep Apnea Risk by up to 29%Plant-Based Diets Could Slash Sleep Apnea Risk by up to 29%, Study Finds by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/healthy-plant-based-diets-could-slash-sleep-apnea-risk-new-study/ Related Episodes: 725: I Went Plant-Based, Said Goodbye to 100 Pounds, Prediabetes, and My CPAP Machine by Rick Thompson at ForksOverKnives.com 531: From Being Denied Life Insurance to Losing 160 Pounds and Founding a Plant Based Telehealth Organization by Anthony Masiello at Love.Life Telehealth Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives...
2024-03-2106 min
Plant Based BriefingThe Ozempic Effect: Plant-Based Docs on the Pros and Cons of SemaglutideThe Ozempic Effect: Plant-Based Docs on the Pros and Cons of Semaglutide by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/the-ozempic-effect-plant-based-docs-on-semaglutide/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a website filled with the latest...
2024-02-2609 min
Plant Based BriefingWhat Happens When 1 Twin Goes Vegan and the Other Keeps Eating Meat?What Happens When 1 Twin Goes Vegan and the Other Keeps Eating Meat? New Stanford Medicine Study Investigates by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/new-twin-vegan-diet-study-from-stanford-medicine-2023/ Your Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81133260 Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-b...
2024-01-1005 min
Plant Based BriefingWhy Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer? Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella ExplainsWhy Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer? Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella Explains by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/why-are-more-young-people-getting-colon-cancer-gastroenterologist-shilpa-ravella-q-and-a/ Related Episodes: 502: Meat and Milk Linked to Colon Cancer, Study Confirms 319: Lose Two Pounds in One Sitting: Taking the Mioscenic Route Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain contro...
2023-09-1110 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 2] What Is Cholesterol? How It Works, Foods to Avoid, and the Truth About HDLWhat Is Cholesterol? How It Works, Foods to Avoid, and the Truth About HDL by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/health-topics/how-to-lower-your-cholesterol/ Related Episodes: 20: 7 Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Meat 111: 'The True Cause of Type 2 Diabetes’ and ‘What’s Wrong With Eggs?’ 159: Health Concerns With Eggs by PCRM.org 245: Food Waste: A Valuable Channel To Help Animals And The Environment 435: Does Dietary Cholesterol (Eggs) Raise Blood Cholesterol? 473: Lower Rates of Erectile Dysfunction...
2023-07-2007 min
Plant Based Briefing[Part 1] What Is Cholesterol? How It Works, Foods to Avoid, and the Truth About HDLWhat Is Cholesterol? How It Works, Foods to Avoid, and the Truth About HDL by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/health-topics/how-to-lower-your-cholesterol/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maint...
2023-07-1909 min
Plant Based BriefingThe Beginner’s Guide to a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet“You’re probably thinking that moving to a plant-based diet sounds like a great idea, but you don’t know where to start. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place—we’ve got the tools, insight, and expertise to make the change easy and enjoyable. We’ll answer your questions, provide helpful advice, and share the techniques you need.” By Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/plant-based-primer-beginners-guide-starting-plant-based-diet/ Related Episodes: 324: 3 Ethical Reasons to Eat a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet for Health Forks O...
2023-01-0212 min
Plant Based BriefingThe No-B.S. Guide to Plant-Based ProteinThe no-B.S. guide to plant-based protein. By Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com. Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/vegan-protein-guide-athletes/ The Game Changers Documentary: https://gamechangersmovie.com/ Peta Action Alert for Vegan Tennis Balls: https://support.peta.org/page/35002/action/1?locale=en-US Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives relea...
2022-07-1111 min