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Plant Based Briefing
Easiest-Ever Ways to Have a Beautiful, Wildlife-Friendly Yard
Easiest-Ever Ways to Have a Beautiful, Wildlife-Friendly Yard You can do loads of easy things to make your yard not only look great but also encourage some pretty visitors—such as birds, butterflies, bees, geckos, squirrels, and rabbits—to drop by. Here are our top low-maintenance ways to get an attractive yard that’s also a welcoming wildlife habitat. Listen to today’s episode from PETA.org @official.peta #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #gardening #wildlifefriendlyyard ========================== Original post: https://www.peta.org/living/humane-home/yard-wildlife-habitat/ Please email other tips you may h...
2025-03-13
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] How to Eat Plant Based or Vegan on a Cruise
How to eat plant based or vegan on a cruise. Part 2 of 2. By Eric and Marian Erikson at PlantBasedBriefing.com Original post: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/eating-plant-based-or-vegan-on-a-cruise Vegan Cruises: Holistic Holiday at Sea Vegan Cruise Vegan-Cruises.com How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop Follow Plant Based Briefing on s...
2022-06-16
11 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 1] How to Eat Plant Based or Vegan on a Cruise
How to eat plant based or vegan on a cruise. By Eric and Marian Erikson at PlantBasedBriefing.com Original post: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/eating-plant-based-or-vegan-on-a-cruise Related Episodes: 263: Your Ultimate Guide to Vegan Alcohol: How to Find Vegan Wine, Beer, and Spirits 100: What’s Wrong With Veganism (The Liberation Pledge) How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www...
2022-06-15
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] The Switch4Good Theory Of Change
The Switch4Good theory of change: dairy as a catalyst. Part 2 of 2. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/theory-of-change/ Moonshot Podcast - Sailesh Rao & Marian Erikson: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=503127114055421 Milked documentary: https://milked.film Prayer for Compassion documentary: http://aprayerforcompassion.com/ Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fant...
2022-05-16
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Death?
Potatoes have a bad rap! Is it warranted? Do potatoes increase the risk of high blood pressure and death? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-potatoes-increase-the-risk-of-high-blood-pressure-and-death/ Related Episodes: 212: Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of Diabetes? Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a...
2022-02-21
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
How Strict Does My Plant Based Diet Need to Be?
How strict does my plant based diet need to be? Do I need to comply 100% of the time? Dr. Thomas Campbell explains, at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/how-strict-does-my-plant-based-diet-need-to-be/ The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront of nutrition education and research. He is the coauthor of the bestselling book, The China Study, and his legacy, the China Project, is one of the most comprehensive studies of health and...
2022-02-18
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] The Humane Hoax: Factory Farming vs Alternative Farming
What is the Humane Hoax? What's the difference between Factory Farming and Alternative Farming? Is Alternative Farming more environmentally friendly? Hope Bohanec at HumaneHoax.org explains. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://humanehoax.org/the-humane-hoax-factory-farming-vs-alternative-farming/ Humane Hoax Free Conference: https://humanehoax.org/online-conference/ Hope Bohanec has been involved in animal protection and environmental activism for 30 years and has published the book The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? She is the Executive Director for the national non-profit Compassionate-Living.org and the host of the Hope for the Animals Podcast - one of my favorites! ...
2022-02-17
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 1] The Humane Hoax: Factory Farming vs Alternative Farming
What is the Humane Hoax? What's the difference between Factory Farming and Alternative Farming? Is Alternative Farming encouraging meat eating? Part 1 of 2 by Hope Bohanec at HumaneHoax.org. Original post: https://humanehoax.org/the-humane-hoax-factory-farming-vs-alternative-farming/ Humane Hoax Free Conference: https://humanehoax.org/online-conference/ Hope Bohanec has been involved in animal protection and environmental activism for 30 years and has published the book The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? She is the Executive Director for the national non-profit Compassionate-Living.org and the host of the Hope for the Animals Podcast - one of my favorites! ...
2022-02-16
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of Diabetes?
212: Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of Diabetes? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of Diabetes? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-potatoes-increase-the-risk-of-diabetes/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture a...
2022-02-15
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Cultured Meat: The Future of Pet Food
Cultured meat allows people to continue to feed cats and dogs the meat they love without any of the negative impacts associated with traditional meat. Shannon Falconer at Because Animals explains. Original post: https://becauseanimals.com/pages/white-paper Because Animals is a small company with a big mission: To make the most sustainable and nutritious food for dogs and cats on the planet — without ever harming any animals or the environment. By supporting Because Animals you will help bring an end to the raising of farm animals for slaughter. With fewer facto...
2022-02-14
12 min
Plant Based Briefing
When 4-H Kids Choose Sanctuary Over Slaughter
What happens when sanctuary is an option for 4-H kids, instead of slaughter? By Jessica Scott-Reit at SentientMedia.org and posted at All-Creatures.org. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/mdi2/mdi2-4h-sanctuary.html Jessica Scott-Reid is a Canadian freelance writer and co-host of the Animal Law podcast: https://animaljustice.ca/podcast All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, blogs, quotes and...
2022-02-11
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
20+ Things You Can Do to Find Joy in Cooking
Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares over 20 practices you can embrace to find joy in cooking. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/find-joy-in-cooking/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Buy some merch: h...
2022-02-10
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
Why You Hate Cooking (and What You Can Do About It)
Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com discusses why it is that we hate cooking so much, along with suggested practices you can experiment with in order to find joy in cooking. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/why-you-hate-cooking/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. How t...
2022-02-09
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
These 7 Olympic Gold Medalists are Powered by Plant Based Diets
If you’re tuning in to watch the 2022 Beijing Olympics, you may be surprised to hear that many Olympians at the top of their game have credited their sporting success to adopting a plant-based diet. In honor of the Winter Games, we're spotlighting seven athletes who say their plant-based diet helped them prepare and compete at the highest Olympic levels. By Anika Nayak at TheBeet.com Original post: https://thebeet.com/these-7-olympic-gold-medalists-are-powered-by-plant-based-diets/ Game Changers: https://gamechangersmovie.com/ Earthlings: https://vimeo.com/209647801 The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on foo...
2022-02-08
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
A Diabetes Diagnosis Shocked Me Into Changing My Diet. The Results Have Been Incredible
Miranda Haes reversed her diabetes, eczema, hypertension, and sleep apnea on a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) diet. At ForksOverKnives.com. Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/success-stories/a-diabetes-diagnosis-shocked-me-into-changing-my-diet-the-results-have-been-incredible/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ What the Health Documentary: https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/ 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 an...
2022-02-07
05 min
Plant Based Briefing
Is There Slavery in Your Seafood?
Millions of people are victims of modern slavery in the agriculture and fishing sectors. Is there slavery in your seafood? By James O’Donovan at VeganSustainability.com. Original post: http://vegansustainability.com/is-there-slavery-in-your-seafood/ Seaspiracy Film: https://www.seaspiracy.org/ Hope For The Animals Podcast with James O’Donovan: https://hopefortheanimalspodcast.org/episode-35-regenerative-ag-subsidies-and-a-climate-stable-future-with-james-odonovan/ Vegan Sustainability Magazine is a free, online, quarterly magazine for vegans and non-vegans worldwide who are interested in the Environment and Sustainability. It’s rooted in a non-violent ethos that advocates love and compassion for all living beings. They pro...
2022-02-04
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
Chickens
Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns shares information about chickens and what they experience when they’re used in our food system. Original post: https://www.upc-online.org/chickens/chickensbro.html United Poultry Concerns, founded by Karen Davis, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens in Virginia. Karen is the author of numerous books, essays, articles and campaigns advocating for these birds. Her latest book is For the Birds: From Exploitation to Liberation: Essays on Chickens, Turkeys, and Other Domesticated Fowl. Also...
2022-02-03
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
Foods That Cause Inflammation and Which Foods are Anti-Inflammatory?
What foods cause inflammation and which foods are anti-inflammatory? Dr. Michael Greger explains at NutritionFacts.org Original posts: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/foods-that-cause-inflammation/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-foods-are-anti-inflammatory/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Med...
2022-02-02
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
Dairy Linked to Acne, Diabetes, and Cancer According to Revolutionary Study
Dairy is linked to acne, diabetes, and cancer says new study pinpointing a causation, not just correlation. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/dairy-acne-diabetes-cancer-new-study/ Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Alexandra Paul - they'll inspire and educate you to start living better and feeling better. How...
2022-02-01
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] Vegan Cats 101: Nutrients, Not Ingredients, Is What Really Matters
In part 2 of 2, learn how and why cats can be vegan, and why it can be better for them. From Vecado.ca. Vecado Plant Based Pet Foods is a plant based pet food distribution company. Their goal is to enable you to live your values, by providing your dog and cat with vegan food that is healthy and has no negative consequences on other animals or the planet. Vegan products can be difficult to find and expensive, so they reduce the cost by importing in large quantities, and pass on the savings to their customers. They also d...
2022-01-31
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
Vegan Cats 101: Nutrients, Not Ingredients, Is What Really Matters
Learn how and why cats can be vegan, and why it can be better for them. From Vecado.ca. Part 1 of 2. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Vecado Plant Based Pet Foods is a plant based pet food distribution company. Their goal is to enable you to live your values, by providing your dog and cat with vegan food that is healthy and has no negative consequences on other animals or the planet. Vegan products can be difficult to find and expensive, so they reduce the cost by imp...
2022-01-28
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
Vegan Dogs 101: Plant Based Nutrition for Dogs
Learn the basics about vegan food for dogs; why it’s healthy, and often even healthier, for your dog. From Vecado.ca. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Vecado Plant Based Pet Foods is a plant based pet food distribution company. Their goal is to enable you to live your values, by providing your dog and cat with vegan food that is healthy and has no negative consequences on other animals or the planet. Vegan products can be difficult to find and expensive, so they reduce the cost by imp...
2022-01-27
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
Natural Vegan Nutrition Boosters: 6 Easy Cooking Hacks for Your Family
Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares 6 easy vegan cooking hacks to increase the nutritional value of your food. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/natural-vegan-nutrition-boosters/ Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Visit the merchandise shop: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop Follow Pla...
2022-01-26
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
After Years of Arthritis, I'm Pain-Free on a Plant Based Diet
Delores Rich shares her success story and how she healed her arthritis on a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) diet. At ForksOverKnives.com. Check out plant based and vegan merchandise here: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop 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 research, success stories, recipes, and tools t...
2022-01-25
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Shear Destruction: Wool, Fashion and the Biodiversity Crisis - Intro
Wool is not a fiber simply provided by nature — it is a scaled product of modern industrial, chemical, ecological and genetic intervention that’s a significant contributor to the climate crisis, land degradation, water use, pollution and biodiversity loss. Here’s an excerpt from the ‘Shear Destruction’ report by the Center for Biological Diversity and Collective Fashion Justice’s CIRCUMFAUNA Initiative. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 The Center for Biological Diversity is a non-profit working to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinc...
2022-01-24
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight the Healthy Way
195: [Part 2] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight The Healthy Way by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org Here’s how to gain weight in a healthy way, on a plant-based diet. Conversations around weight usually revolve around losing extra pounds, but that isn’t the story for everyone. Many people actually struggle with the opposite — feeling underweight and wanting to gain pounds to achieve an optimal weight. By Ocean Robbins of FoodRevolution.org. Part 2 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. G...
2022-01-21
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 1] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight The Healthy Way
194: [Part 1] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight The Healthy Way by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org Conversations around weight usually revolve around losing extra pounds, but that isn’t the story for everyone. Many people actually struggle with the opposite — feeling underweight and wanting to gain pounds to achieve an optimal weight. Here’s how to gain weight in a healthy way, on a plant-based diet. By Ocean Robbins of FoodRevolution.org. Part 1 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. G...
2022-01-20
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
Cultured Meat for Pet Food: Game Changer!
Because, Animals, a hi-tech pet food company, is about to launch a lab-based mice treat for cats! The mice are alive and well, by the way. By Paul Benton at UnchainedTV.com. UnchainedTV is a non-profit media organization focusing on animal rights, the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, climate change, food justice, health, and associated issues like human world hunger and workers’ rights. They profile vegan activists and celebrities and reports on animal rights news, issues, and events, bringing the world crucial information ignored by advertiser-based mainstream media. It was founded by Jane Velez-Mitchell, nationally known TV journalist and be...
2022-01-19
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
Biden Pledges $1 Billion to Meat Farmers. Why Not Invest in Plant Protein?
When the Biden administration announced a $1 billion plan to help out farmers struggling to put food – specifically meat – on Americans' tables, it was met with praise by the farming community, but the question is, why not invest in the future of plant-based protein instead? By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice. They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of prot...
2022-01-18
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
Is Soy Healthy for Breast Cancer Survivors?
Is soy healthy for breast cancer survivors? Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tuf...
2022-01-17
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
5 Facts About Soy Milk
Did you know that soy milk is a nutritional powerhouse? Switch4Good shares 5 facts about soy milk. #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #DairyFree #Switch4Good #ditchdairy #dairyisscary #soy #soymilk #soybean #phytoestrogen #estrogen #completeprotein #calcium #vitamind #latte
2022-01-14
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Research Confirms that If Everyone Went Vegan Nations Could Save Millions in Healthcare and A Third of Britons Highly Approve of Vegan Diets
Research Confirms that If Everyone Went Vegan Nations Could Save Millions in Healthcare and A Third of Britons Highly Approve of Vegan Diets, by Jordi Casamitjana at VeganFTA.com Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 VeganFTA is a small team of vegan activists supporting all forms of activism. They create videos highlighting the work of activists and animal rescuers. They write and publish articles on all aspects of veganism, and they share articles, videos, and images from other creators. Original posts: https://veganfta.com/2022/01/12/research-confirms-that-if-anyone-went-vegan-nations-could-save-millions-in-healthcare/ https...
2022-01-13
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
Where Do You Get Your Protein? By PlantPureCommunities.org
PlantPure Communities explains why getting enough protein isn’t a concern on a plant based diet. The nonprofit organization PlantPure Communities (PPC) works to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities through research, policy, and program activities. They collaborate with local community organizations to educate people about the health and environmental benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet. PPC was formed following the release of the 2015 documentary, PlantPure Nation, which you can now watch free on YouTube. This film demonstrates how political and economic interests suppressed the message of plant-based nutrition for decades and co...
2022-01-12
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] The Top 7 Alternative Protein Trends to Watch for in 2022 by Maille O'Donnell at GFI.org
As the alternative protein industry matures, which product type, innovation, and investment trends will take the stage in 2022? GFI’s experts predict what’s next. By Maille O’Donnell at GFI.org. Part 2 of 2. The Good Food Institute is an international nonprofit reimagining meat production in order to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. GFI understands that with “alternative proteins” we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic disease, and ultimately feed more people with fewer resources. Visit GFI.org for more information. Original...
2022-01-11
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 1] The Top 7 Alternative Protein Trends to Watch for in 2022 by Maille O'Donnell at GFI.org
As the alternative protein industry matures, which product type, innovation, and investment trends will take the stage in 2022? GFI’s experts predict what’s next. By Maille O’Donnell at GFI.org. The Good Food Institute is an international nonprofit reimagining meat production in order to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. GFI understands that with “alternative proteins” we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic disease, and ultimately feed more people with fewer resources. Visit GFI.org for more information. Original post: http...
2022-01-10
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
The Good On You Team’s 2022 Sustainable Resolutions
Do you want to minimize your environmental impact in 2022 but don’t know where to start? The Good On You team members share their green and sustainable resolutions for the new year. By Isobella Wolfe at GoodOnYou.eco. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Good on You is the world’s leading source for fashion brand ratings. They’re a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who care for our planet, people and animals and help drive the whole industry to become more sustainable and fair. They...
2022-01-07
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
Why Going Vegan Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for the Environment
From land use, to water supply, to greenhouse gas emissions, what you put on your plate has repercussions for the planet. Dana Hudepohl at ForksOverKnives.com compares the environmental impacts of meat and plant foods when it comes to each of these key issues. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here, or email feedback to Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com. Thank you! 💚 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. Sin...
2022-01-06
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?
Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains the health benefits of plant based meats. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tuf...
2022-01-05
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
The Intelligence of Human Physiology: The Gift
Dr. Will Tuttle explains the intelligence of human physiology and what a gift it is. A visionary speaker, educator, author, and musician, he’s a former Zen monk with a Ph.D. from U.C., Berkeley, and a vegan since 1980. He has appeared in many radio, television, print, and online interviews, as well as documentary films, including Cowspiracy; Prayer for Compassion; HOPE: What You Eat Matters; Vegan: Everyday Stories; and Animals and the Buddha. Dr. Tuttle and his spouse Madeleine provide lecture presentations, workshops, and trainings internationally on The World Peace Diet, veganism, effective activism, meditation, and int...
2022-01-04
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
6 Easy Steps to Cut Out Cheese
Switch4Good shares 6 easy steps to cut cheese out of your diet. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Alexandra Paul - they'll inspire and educate you to start living better and feeling better. Original post: https://switch4good.org/6-e...
2022-01-03
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
Resolution Time: How to Reach Your Weight Loss and Fitness Goals
5 tips to help you achieve your New Year’s health and wellness goals. By Hailey Welch at TheBeet.com The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/vegan-fitness/ Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com...
2021-12-31
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] What to Eat (and Drink) for Better Sleep
Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares what to eat and drink, and when, to promote better sleep. Part 2 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/food-and-drinks-for-better-sleep/ Follow P...
2021-12-30
11 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 1] What to Eat (and Drink) for Better Sleep
Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares what to eat and drink, and when, to promote better sleep. Part 1 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/food-and-drinks-for-better-sleep/ Follow P...
2021-12-29
12 min
Plant Based Briefing
Chef AJ's Incredible Weight Loss Story
Hear highlights of Chef AJ’s incredible weight loss story in this blog post by Elysabeth Alfano at JaneUnchained.com. Elysabeth interviews Chef AJ on the Plant Based Business Hour show - you can watch the full interview here. Jane Unchained is a non-profit media organization focusing on animal rights, the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, climate change, food justice, health, and associated issues like human world hunger and workers’ rights. They profile vegan activists and celebrities and reports on animal rights news, issues, and events, bringing the world crucial information ignored by advertiser-based mainstream media. It was founded by Ja...
2021-12-28
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
So, You Think Dissection is Great for Education? Think Again!
The Society for Humane Science debunks the widely held assumption that animal dissection is the best way to learn about anatomy and body systems, despite the availability of a wide array of non-animal teaching methods (e.g., virtual anatomy tools). The Society for Humane Science is a Canadian non-profit organization working to promote better science without animals. Their mission is to build an ethical culture of science that respects animal life by promoting the reduction and replacement of animals in teaching, research, and testing. Original Posts: https://www.forhumanescience.org/blog/so-you-think-dissection-is-great-for-education-think-again/ F...
2021-12-27
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] Dining by Traffic Light: Green is for Go, Red is for Stop
Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains his traffic light system for ranking the relative healthfulness of food. Part 2 of 2. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cor...
2021-12-24
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 1] Dining by Traffic Light: Green is for Go, Red is for Stop
Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains his traffic light system for ranking the relative healthfulness of food. Part 1 of 2. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cor...
2021-12-23
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
5 Blue Zones Hacks to Promote a Longer, Healthier Life
In this adapted excerpt from his book The Blue Zones Challenge, Dan Buettner shares 5 Blue Zones hacks for a longer, healthier life. At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here, or email feedback to Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com. Thank you! 💚 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...
2021-12-22
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Plant Based Food Preparedness For Your Family: Start With a Mindset Shift
Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com explains why plant-based and vegan people need to start thinking about food preparedness. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfamilykitchen.com. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/food-prep...
2021-12-21
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
Technical Outrage: Innovation to Reduce Animal Use
Karthik Sekar, Ph.D, outlines the technical — and ethical — promises of microbial fermentation in a way that is both exciting and inspiring. Karthik is the author of After Meat: The Case for an Amazing Meat-Free World. Karthik Sekar, Ph.D is a trained scientist and engineer. He finished his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina, his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University, and a postdoctoral position in Systems Biology at ETH Zurich. He currently works on the front lines of the alternative food industry in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please visi...
2021-12-20
12 min
Plant Based Briefing
Fermentation for Alternative Protein Production
Learn about the different types of fermentation for alternative protein production, and why fermentation is important. From GFI.org. The Good Food Institute is an international nonprofit reimagining meat production in order to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. GFI understands that with “alternative proteins” we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic disease, and ultimately feed more people with fewer resources. Visit GFI.org for more information. Original post: https://gfi.org/fermentation/ Related Episodes About Alternative Proteins: Plan...
2021-12-17
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
Is It Expensive to be Plant Based? Quite the Opposite, It Turns Out
Many say it’s expensive to be plant based. But it’s quite the opposite, it turns out. By Dawn Yanek at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/is-it-expensive-to-be-plant-based-quite-the-opposite-it-turns-out/ Related Episodes: 114: Study: Eating 5 Plant Based Meat Meals a Week...
2021-12-16
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
The Calorie Density Approach to Nutrition and Lifelong Weight Management
Jeff Novick MS, RD explains the principles of calorie density for nutrition and weight management. At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 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 research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help people at every phase of...
2021-12-15
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
I Cut My Weight in Half on a WFPB Diet
Andrea Sereda gained weight when she went vegan. She then went WFPB and lost 150 pounds! At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 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 research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help people at every phase of...
2021-12-14
05 min
Plant Based Briefing
Vystopia: The Anguish of Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World
Michael Ofei interviews Dr. Clare Mann about Vystopia - the anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world. At TheMinimalistVegan.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here, or send me an email with feedback at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com Thank you! 💚 Maša and Michael Ofei are best selling authors, passionate bloggers, youtubers and podcasters, exploring what it means to live with incredible intentionality. They create lots of amazing content covering a range of topics including minimalism, veganism (and delicious recipes), zero-waste living, productivity, consumerism, and travel amongst other things. Check them out...
2021-12-13
12 min
Plant Based Briefing
"What I Eat in a Day," from a Longtime Vegan
A longtime vegan shares what she eats in a day to demonstrate how exciting, simple and nutritious plant-based eating can be. By Alyssa Atkinson at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/how-to-eat-to-reduce-plantar-fasciitis-pain-from-a-doctor/ Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media:
2021-12-10
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
How the Loss of Biodiversity and Ecosystems Increases Pandemic Risk
ProVeg International explains the connection between loss of biodiversity and ecosystems, and pandemic risk. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here, or send me an email with feedback at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com Thank you! 💚 ProVeg International is a food awareness organization striving for a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet. Their mission is to reduce the global consumption of animals by 50% by the year 2040. They aim to transform the global food system by replacing conventional animal-based products with plant-based and cul...
2021-12-09
12 min
Plant Based Briefing
Improving Workplace Menus
5 steps to advocate for healthier meals at your workplace, from Balanced.org Have any feedback about the podcast? I read and reply to every email: Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com. Or DM me, you’ll find my social links below. Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a time. Their community-led campaigns and institutional support programs have influenced nutrition policy in schools, hospitals, and offices in cities around the world, impacting the healthfulness of millions of meals an...
2021-12-08
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Dairy Studies: What the Industry Doesn't Want You to Know
Switch4Good explains how dairy studies are designed to favor a positive dairy outcome. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Alexandra Paul - they'll inspire and educate you to start living better and feeling better. Original post: https://switch4...
2021-12-07
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
Vegan Cooking for Beginners - Get Started the Easy Way
An introduction to vegan cooking - for beginners or those who’ve tried it but were disappointed with the results! Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares tips and advice about how to get started - the easy way. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as...
2021-12-06
11 min
Plant Based Briefing
The Climate and Biodiversity Crises are Inextricably Interconnected - Their Solutions Can Be Too
Learn how the climate and biodiversity crises are inextricably interconnected – their solutions can be too. By Emily Hennessee at GFI.org. The Good Food Institute is an international nonprofit reimagining meat production in order to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. GFI understands that with “alternative proteins” we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic disease, and ultimately feed more people with fewer resources. Visit GFI.org for more information. Original post: https://gfi.org/blog/the-climate-and-biodiversity-crises-are-inextricably-interconnected/ Follow Plant Based Briefing...
2021-12-03
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
Health Concerns With Eggs
Learn about the health concerns with egg consumption including heart disease and stroke, diabetes, cancer and kidney disease. From PCRM.org. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Barnard, combining the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians, dietitians, and scientists and almost 200,000 members worldwide. They’re changing the way doctors treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer - putting prevention over pills,and empowering patients to take control of their own health...
2021-12-02
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
How to Eat to Reduce Plantar Fasciitis Pain, From a Doctor
How to Eat To Reduce Plantar Fasciitis Pain, From a Doctor, by Karen Asp at TheBeet.com The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/how-to-eat-to-reduce-plantar-fasciitis-pain-from-a-doctor/ Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing ...
2021-12-01
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
How Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) Fuel Pandemics
The continued creation of new viruses by CAFOs and animal vaccinations is not abating and promises more deadly pandemics. Worse, food producers seemed to have learned nothing from previous bird and swine flu pandemics. By Martha Rosenberg at CounterPunch.org and posted at All-Creatures.org. All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, blogs, quotes and poetry, and lots of great resources for animal rights activism as well.
2021-11-30
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
From High Cholesterol to Healthy Lifestyle Advocate: A Provider's Perspective
Hear the inspiring story of Kansas City's only Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, Trey Bennett. An interview by Sarah Landman at Balanced.org. Please send me some feedback - I read and reply to every email: Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com. Or DM me, you’ll find my social links below. Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a time. Their community-led campaigns and institutional support programs have influenced nutrition policy in schools, hospitals, and offices in cities ar...
2021-11-29
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
Stop Before You Shop: The Issues With Black Friday and Cyber Monday
What are some of the environmental and social issues with Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Solene Rauturier at GoodOnYou.eco explains. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Good on You is the world’s leading source for fashion brand ratings. They’re a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who care for our planet, people and animals and help drive the whole industry to become more sustainable and fair. They help us understand we can all play a part in driving fashion to be more sus...
2021-11-26
11 min
Plant Based Briefing
When Your Partner Isn't On Board With a Plant Based Diet
Learn some helpful tips if your partner isn’t on board with a plant based diet. By Cory Warren at ForksOverKnives.com Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 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 research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help peopl...
2021-11-25
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
Dairy and Increased Risk of MS
Switch4Good explains the links between dairy and MS. Even if you’ve consumed dairy decades ago. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Alexandra Paul - they'll inspire and educate you to start living better and feeling better. Original...
2021-11-24
05 min
Plant Based Briefing
The Best Vegan Thanksgiving Roasts: Your Ultimate Taste Test
If you’re searching for the best turkey alternative that you can serve as a vegan main dish for your holiday meal, we’ve tested 5 vegan turkey roasts. By Anna Keeve at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/the-best-vegan-thanksgiving-roasts-your-ultimate-taste-test/ Follo...
2021-11-23
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
'Inside The Wool Industry' and 'Tell Wilson You Want Vegan Athletic Equipment'
Peta has created an action alert to make it quick and easy to ask for plant based tennis balls … it takes just a few seconds using the link below! ACTION ALERT: https://support.peta.org/page/35002/action/1 Learn about the wool industry, and ask Wilson to make wool-free tennis balls. The vast majority of tennis balls contain wool, a product which contributes heavily to climate change and causes severe harm to sheep. Learn about the cruelty of the wool industry, and take a few seconds to ask Wilson to make vegan athletic equipment. From Peta.org...
2021-11-22
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
What About Coconuts, Coconut Milk, and Coconut Oil MCTs
Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains the difference, nutrition-wise, between whole coconuts and coconut milk or coconut oil. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. In...
2021-11-19
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
How to Improvise a Balanced Vegan Meal from Pantry Ingredients
Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com explains how to throw together a quick, balanced vegan meal from pantry ingredients, and how to build your cooking confidence as a result. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about “what’s for dinner?” anymore. You can try a one-week plan for free. She also offers free templates and printables on her website as well as great recipes and strategies for success at veganfa...
2021-11-18
11 min
Plant Based Briefing
Fight Erectile Dysfunction and 4 More Reasons to Go Plant Based This Movember
Dr. Josh Cullimore at PCRM.org explains how a plant based diet can help fight erectile dysfunction, reduce the risk of prostate cancer, have a healthy testosterone level, improve fertility and mood. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Barnard, combining the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians, dietitians, and scientists and almost 200,000 members worldwide. They’re changing the way doctors treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer - putting prevention over...
2021-11-17
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Fly High Little Sparrow
Sandra Kyle writes about her friend, Lonia, rescuing a baby sparrow who couldn’t fly high enough to be released back into the wild, and the beautiful relationship that developed between them. Posted at All-Creatures.org. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, blogs, quotes and poetry, and lots of great resources for animal right...
2021-11-16
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
Environmental Hazards of Wool and Tell Wilson You Want Vegan Athletic Equipment
Please help us reach out to Wilson to ask for plant based tennis balls. Peta has created an action alert to make it quick and easy to do so … it takes just a few seconds! ACTION: https://support.peta.org/page/35002/action/1 The vast majority of tennis balls contain wool, a product which contributes heavily to climate change and causes severe harm to sheep. Learn why and take a few seconds to ask Wilson to make vegan athletic equipment. From Peta.org. Consumers are looking for more plant based products. According to the Pla...
2021-11-15
10 min
Vegan Family Kitchen
Use your gifts for good - Interview with Marian Erikson of the Plant-based Briefing podcast
Pull yourself a chair in the Vegan Family Kitchen and join the conversation with my guest, Marian Erikson. She is the host of the Plant-based Briefing podcast and a cherished Vegan Meal Plan subscriber. Get a meal plan to be Planned & Plant-based next week Listen to the Plant-based Briefing podcast
2021-11-12
29 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] Eric Adams NYC's Vegan Mayor Shares His Health Journey
From blind diabetic to healthy and medication-free, Eric Adams, NYC’s first vegan mayor, shares his health journey. By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. Part 2 of 2. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/eric-adams-traded-diabetes-for-a-plant-based-diet-now-hes-written-healthy-at-last-to-help-others-do-it-too/ They’re Trying to Kill Us: https://www.theyr...
2021-11-12
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 1] Eric Adams NYC's First Vegan Mayor Shares His Health Journey
From blind diabetic to healthy and medication-free, Eric Adams, NYC’s first vegan mayor, shares his health journey. By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. Part 1 of 2. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/eric-adams-traded-diabetes-for-a-plant-based-diet-now-hes-written-healthy-at-last-to-help-others-do-it-too/ Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: T...
2021-11-11
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Plant Based Kids
Veerle Vrindts at ProVeg International shares her 5 best tips on how to get children to eat more plant based foods. ProVeg International is a food awareness organization striving for a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet. Their mission is to reduce the global consumption of animals by 50% by the year 2040. They aim to transform the global food system by replacing conventional animal-based products with plant-based and cultured alternatives. ProVeg works with international decision-making bodies, governments, food producers, investors, the media, and the general...
2021-11-10
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Climate Change and IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report
Bronwyn Slater at VeganSustainability.com explains the findings in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. Vegan Sustainability Magazine is a free, online, quarterly magazine for vegans and non-vegans worldwide who are interested in the Environment and Sustainability. It’s rooted in a non-violent ethos that advocates love and compassion for all living beings. They promote a sustainable lifestyle that meets human needs without compromising the ability of other species to meet their needs for present and future generations. Original post: http://vegansustainability.com/ipcc-sixth-assessment-report-2021/ Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media:...
2021-11-09
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
Ditch Dairy for Stronger Bones
PlantPure Communities explains why ditching dairy will give you stronger bones. The nonprofit organization PlantPure Communities (PPC) works to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities through research, policy, and program activities. They collaborate with local community organizations to educate people about the health and environmental benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet. PPC was formed following the release of the 2015 documentary, PlantPure Nation, which you can now watch free on YouTube. This film demonstrates how political and economic interests suppressed the message of plant-based nutrition for decades and concludes with a call-to-action for...
2021-11-08
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
How I Define “Cruelty-Free”
Sandra Nomoto shares what ‘cruelty-free’ means to her and how she uses the definition to define her target clients. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 “The Content Doctor” Sandra Nomoto is a content writer and editor for ethical and cruelty-free businesses, and copyeditor, ghostwriter, and book formatter for authors. At 25, she founded Conscious Public Relations Inc., an award-winning public relations agency that focused on telling the stories of purpose-driven businesses. She authored The Only Public Relations Guide You’ll Ever Need in 2019, and volunteers on the Board of Directors of the Vancou...
2021-11-05
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
Chicken vs Wildlife: The Environmental Costs of Eating Poultry
Consumption of chicken is increasing drastically. Learn about the environmental cost of eating chicken from the Center for Biological Diversity. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 The Center for Biological Diversity is a non-profit working to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. Original post: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/takeextinctionoffyourplate/extinction_facts/pdfs/ChickenFactsheet.pdf
2021-11-04
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
7 Keys to Success on a Healthy Vegan Diet
Brian Wendel of ForksOverKnives.com shares 7 keys to success on a healthy vegan diet. 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 research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help people at every phase of their plant-based journeys. They also have a cooking course, a meal planner, a line of food products...
2021-11-03
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
The Sad Link Between Animal Agriculture and Experiments
Tara Jackson from the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society discusses the sad link between animal agriculture and animal experimentation, at VeganFTA.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 VeganFTA is a small team of vegan activists supporting all forms of activism. They create videos highlighting the work of activists and animal rescuers. They write and publish articles on all aspects of veganism, and they share articles, videos, and images from other creators. Original post: https://veganfta.com/2021/10/08/the-sad-link-between-animal-agriculture-and-experiments/ Related Episode: https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/57-the-honest-truth-an-interview-with-a-former-dairy-farm-worker-from-switch4goodorg ...
2021-11-02
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
I Finally Learned the Secret to Making Mind Blowing Vegan Cheese
Calen Otto from Unruly Travel shares the secret to mind-blowing vegan cheese at Rebel Cheese in Austin, TX. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Excited to have a new contributor on the podcast! Calen Otto from Unruly Travel is a travel blogger, activist, writer, and podcaster who often settles near Asheville, North Carolina. They identify as queer and vegan, and they let these experiences come through and craft their work in many ways. “Home” for Calen is where their parents, partner, closest humans, and animal companions are. Calen f...
2021-10-31
11 min
Plant Based Briefing
Does it Make Sense to Serve Beef Ramen at COP26
Dr. Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org discusses the upcoming climate conference, COP26, and politicians’ and the media’s unwillingness to address animal agriculture as a leading cause. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate. Dr. Rao is the author of two books, Carbon Dharma: The Occupation of Butterflies and Carbon Yoga: The Vegan Metamorphosis, and an Executive Producer of four documentaries, The Human Experiment (2013), Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014), What The Healt...
2021-10-29
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
The Ultimate Guide to Having a Green Halloween
Lara Robertson at GoodOnYou.eco shares ways to have an eco-friendly and sustainable Halloween. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Good on You is the world’s leading source for fashion brand ratings. They’re a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who care for our planet, people and animals and help drive the whole industry to become more sustainable and fair. They help us understand we can all play a part in driving fashion to be more sustainable and ethical - by choosing to wear...
2021-10-28
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet
Oh, how I wish I'd known this! Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains how to treat reflux in babies with a simple diet change. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and...
2021-10-27
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
What to Eat If You Lose Your Sense of Smell and Taste Due to COVID
What to do if you lose your sense of smell and taste due to COVID. By Louisa Richards at TheBeet.com. Help others find this podcast. Pease rate & review it here. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/what-to-eat-if-you-lose-your-smell-and-taste-due-to-covid/?utm_source=Sailthru&u...
2021-10-26
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
How to Support Your Immune System with a Plant Based Diet
Hi fiber, high variety, healthy immune system! Dana Hudepohl shares ways to support your immune system with a plant based diet at ForksOverKnives.com. 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 research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help people at every phase of their plant-based journeys. They also have a...
2021-10-25
06 min
Plant Based Briefing
Slaughterhouse Workers, Farmed Animals and Animal Advocates: Can There Be Justice for All?
Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns discusses the social justice issues relating to slaughterhouse workers, farmed animals, and animal advocates. United Poultry Concerns, founded by Karen Davis, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens in Virginia. Karen is the author of numerous books, essays, articles and campaigns advocating for these birds. Her latest book is For the Birds: From Exploitation to Liberation: Essays on Chickens, Turkeys, and Other Domesticated Fowl. Also please check out their excellent podcast called "Hope for the Animals", hosted b...
2021-10-22
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
From Slaughterhouse Worker to Vegan: ‘The Work Made Me Sick’
Jade Chamberlain writes about slaughterhouse worker Craig Whitney’s experiences. Originally published at Plant Based News, posted at All-Creatures.org. All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, blogs, quotes and poetry, and lots of great resources for animal rights activism as well. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/articles2/mdi-from-slaughterhouse.html The Psychological Damage of Slaughterhouse Work: https://www.ptsdjournal.com/posts/the-psychological-damage-of-slaughterhouse-work/?fbclid=IwA...
2021-10-21
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 2] Gut-Health Promoting Foods and Recipes to Nourish Your Microbiome
Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares gut health promoting foods and recipes for a healthy gut microbiome. Part 2 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/gut-health-recipes/ Follow P...
2021-10-20
10 min
Plant Based Briefing
[Part 1] Gut-Health Promoting Foods and Recipes to Nourish Your Microbiome
Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares gut health promoting foods and recipes for a healthy gut microbiome. Part 1 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems to support healthy people and a healthy planet. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/gut-health-recipes/ Follow P...
2021-10-19
08 min
Plant Based Briefing
Nutritional Deficiencies on Plant-Forward Diets
Learn about nutritional deficiencies on plant-forward diets compared to the Standard American Diet (SAD), including Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and more. By Julia Ryan at Balanced.org. Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a time. Their community-led campaigns and institutional support programs have influenced nutrition policy in schools, hospitals, and offices in cities around the world, impacting the healthfulness of millions of meals annually. Original posts: https://www.balanced.org/post/nutritional-deficiencies-on-plant-forward-diets-nutrition-mythbusters F...
2021-10-18
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
How to Lose Weight by Eating More Food
125: How to Lose Weight Eating More Food by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains how to lose weight by eating more food. Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. In 2017, Dr...
2021-10-15
07 min
Plant Based Briefing
Diet and Depression: Exploring the Connection
Lindsay Morris shares key ways diet can impact depression and overall mental health at ForksOverKnives.com. 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 research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help people at every phase of their plant-based journeys. They also have a cooking course, a meal planner, a line of...
2021-10-14
09 min
Plant Based Briefing
These Plant Based Foods Can Help You Sleep Better
Karen Asp at TheBeet.com shares some plant based foods that help you sleep better. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/these-10-plant-based-foods-can-help-you-sleep-better/ Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing F...
2021-10-13
06 min