Plant Based Briefing

The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function. If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about "uncured" meat with "no nitrites added"? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #processedmeat #hotdogs #delimeat #ham #bacon #lungcancer #COPD #bigmeat #nitrites #bannedfoods =======================...

Global Perspectives On Plant-Based Diets And Inequality "As the  world's population continues to grow, ensuring fairer and more sustainable food distribution will increasingly become a challenge. A shift towards plant-based diets will help to create a more equitable world and a more sustainable food system – for everyone." Written by Emily Styrka at ProVeg.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefin...

Women's Brain Health: A Dark Past, But A Bright Future. "For centuries, the narrative surrounding women's brain health has been overshadowed by pervasive biases and misconceptions... These biases highlight an urgent need for a reformed approach that acknowledges and addresses women's unique health challenges, both neurological and otherwise." By Dr Dean Sherzai at @thebraindocs. ==================...

Why Dairy Is Hiding in So Many Foods - Part 2 In the 2nd half of this episode learn how government support of the dairy industry went from an historical accident to entrenched policy, and the damage it's causing. Written by Seth Millstein at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairy #nationalschoollunchprogram #USDA #historyofdairy #dairycheckoff #dietaryracism ==============...

Why Dairy Is Hiding in So Many Foods - Part 1 When you think of dairy, you probably think of milk, cheese or maybe yogurt. You probably don't think about hot dogs, flavored potato chips, canned tuna or gum — and yet those are but a few of the countless foods that can stealthily contain dairy. Why do so many foods have milk byproducts in them? The US Government has a lot to do with it. Written by S...

New 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 #plant...

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://n...

How To Prevent A Pantry Moth Infestation. I'm currently dealing with a pantry moth infestation. NOT FUN! Listen to today's episode to learn how you can avoid this time-consuming and extremely costly situation. Written by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #pantrymoths #mealmoths #weevilmoths #infestation #pantrystorage  ======================= Ori...

Pesticides and Cancer Risk by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Does choosing organic over conventional foods protect against cancer? The effects of pesticides on cancer risk. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org   ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/pesticides-and-cancer-risk/   ============================...

How Heavy Is Your Food's Carbon Footprint? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org How much greenhouse gas does the production of different foods cause, measured in miles driven or lightbulb hour equivalents? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/how-heavy-is-your-foods-carbon-f...

What COP29 Had to Say About Food Systems by Grace Hussain at SentientMedia.org Neither during COP28 or COP29 did delegates walk away with the intent of reducing herd sizes, or binding commitments to shifting dietary patterns. Instead, COP28 upheld livestock as part of the solution to the climate crisis, despite animal agriculture being responsible for at least 16.5 percent of greenhouse gas emissi...

7 Ways to Replace Meat With Whole Food Ingredients by Veronica O'Brien at VegNews.com This list of 7 healthy and delicious vegan substitutes will help satisfy your every meat craving. Written by Veronica O'Brien at VegNews.com ======================== Original post: https://vegnews.com/meaty-vegan-swaps   ======================== Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the wo...

How to Manage the Emotional Toll of Animal Advocacy by Dr Tani Khara at AnimalFreeScienceAdvocacy.org Self-care is the ability to remain empathetic to others, without suffering from compassion fatigue. Learn some tips in today's episode, written by Dr Tani Khara at AnimalFreeScienceAdvocacy.org.au  ====================== Original post: https://animalfreescienceadvocacy.org.au/how-to-manage-the-emo...

Certain gut bacteria can supercharge the benefits of soy foods, resulting in even more bone protection, better control of menopausal symptoms, and lower prostate cancer risk, but how can we foster the growth of these good bacteria?  Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org ==================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/how-to-become-a-soy-...

The evidence supports the recommendation to follow a whole food, plant-based diet for healthier looking skin. Learn about some particular foods you should include.  Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbsasedbriefing #wrinkles #aging #healthydiet #oxidativestress #soy #mangoes #flaxseed Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/vid...

"Though heartburn is common, it's not harmless. Ignoring it over time can lead to serious complications. Here's what you need to know and how to take control." Listen to today's written by Dana Hudepohl at ForksOverKnives.com @forksoverknives. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #heartburn #reflux #GERD Original post:  https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/prevent-and-treat-heartburn-wi...

Learn what components of the Mediterranean and the MIND diets help or don't help with cognitive ability. By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #healthydiet #brainpower #cognitivefunction #cognitivedecline #alzheimers Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/can-you-boost-your-brainpower-with-plant-based-nutrition/   Related Episodes: 936: Sc...

Can you boost your brainpower by adding a few items to your diet? Or, at the very least, are there some principles we might follow for better brain health? By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #healthydiet #brainpower #cognitivefunction #cognitivedecline #alzheimers Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/can-you-boost-your-brainpower-with...

The Power of Plants: One Doctor's Mission to Fight Diabetes Through Diet. A Black podiatrist gets creative in a bid to make his community healthier. Listen to today's episode written by Grace Hussain at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #diabetes #wfpb #amputation #drbillreleford #colorfuldiet #reversediabetes Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/doctor-fight-diabetes-th...

[Part 2] The Alkaline Diet: Separating Fact from Fiction In the 2nd half of this episode learn what foods to eat and to avoid on the alkaline diet, what the alkaline diet gets right, and what it gets wrong. Part 2 of 2. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #alkalinediet   Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/the-alkaline-diet/    Ocean Robbi...

[Part 1] The Alkaline Diet: Separating Fact from Fiction  The alkaline diet has been around for a while. And it presents a compelling theory about your body and health: that the food you eat determines the pH of your blood, and that a low pH causes all sorts of health problems. The good news is the alkaline diet promotes the consumption of many of the healthiest foods. The bad news is that it does...

A common practice of zoos and public aquaria is to kill some of the animals they keep captive because they consider them "surplus to requirement". Written by Jordi Casamitjana at VeganFTA.com  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganfta #zoos #aquariums #animalprisons   Original Post: https://veganfta.com/2024/11/08/the-killing-of-surplus-animals-in-the-zoo-industry/    Related Episodes 731:...

Toxic foods can affect children's behavioral and academic performance. Healthy plant-based diets can have amazing effects including lower rates of disordered eating, better academic performance, higher self-esteem, lower risk of substance abuse and suicidal ideation. By Courtney Rasby at NutritionStudies.org  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #healthydiet #toxicfood #adhd #mentalhealth...

Can Plant-Based Foods Help With Fibroids? Here's What Experts Say by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com Fibroids affect millions of people in the US, but as well as medical treatment, dietary intervention might help manage the non-cancerous growths. By Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com @vegnews #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #fibroids #womenshealth Original post: https://vegnews.com/plant-b...

Can We Safely Use Aluminum Foil, Bottles, and Pots? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org  Oxidative stress and DNA damage occurs in those occupationally exposed to aluminum. What about those just using aluminum cookware, aluminum bottles, or aluminum foil? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/the-411-on...