Plant Based Briefing

If 97% of Us Are Fiber Deficient… Why Isn't Anyone Talking About It? No one's talking about the real nutrition emergency: fiber. Fiber deficiency is a public health crisis. It's linked to chronic diseases that are hitting Americans earlier and harder than ever before. However, fiber-rich foods remain criminally overlooked in our diets, and notably, in our school meals. Written by Alli English at B...

Alpha-gal Syndrome Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), or alpha-gal allergy, is a serious allergic reaction to products containing the sugar molecule, alpha-gal, found in mammalian meat or other alpha-gal-containing products. Listen to today's episode from PillClarity.org to learn more.  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #alphagal #ticks #pillclarity #meatallergy vegan, plant based, plant based briefin...

From 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 ,...

Cut the Calorie-Rich-And-Processed Foods (CRAP) (ENCORE) We have an uncanny ability to pick out the subtle distinctions in calorie density of foods, but only within the natural range - we can't figure out junk food. Listen to today's 7-min episode. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #Plantbasednutrition #caloriedensity #processedfood #...

The Beginner's Guide to a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet (Encore) If you think moving to a plant-based diet sounds like a great idea, but you don't know where to start, you're in the right place. We've got the tools, insights, and expertise to make the change easy and enjoyable. If you're ALREADY VEGAN for the animals, check out Episode 324 for some ethical reasons to eat a HEALTHIER, Whole Food Pla...

[Part 2] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods (Encore) In the second half of this article, learn what foods to eliminate in order to heal autoimmune disease or any inflammatory illness.  I knew about step 1, but learned so much more about "why", and steps 2 & 3 are on my radar now, again! (they used to be before, but I've been slipping, plus I better understand the importance of them...

[Part 1] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods (Encore) This is AMAZING information! Learn how to heal autoimmune disease, or any inflammatory illness, with supermarket foods. By @drgoldner at @nutritionstudies. #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #lupus #healinglupus #autoimmunedisease #inflammation #inflammatorydisease #hypernourishing #scleroderma...

Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen Healthiest of Healthy Foods (Encore) In his book How Not to Die, Dr. Greger centers his recommendations around a Daily Dozen checklist of healthy foods he tries to eat each day. There's even a free app to keep track.  Listen to today's 10-min episode for details written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #Plantbasednut...

Smart Parent's Guide to Why Kids Should Not Have Dairy Products Dairy is the single most important animal food to eliminate from your family's diet. Listen to today's episode for details, written by Eric C. Lindstrom at NutritionStudies.org  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairy #ditchdairy #dairyandcancer  ======================== Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/smart-parents-...

Pros and Cons of Raw Food Diets Is there an advantage to eating a raw plant-based diet over a diet of raw and cooked whole plant foods? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Kristine Dennis at NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #raw #rawfood #rawfooddiet #rawfoodist ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/pros-and-cons-of-raw-fo...

[Part 2] Sleep Hacks: How to Sleep Better with Diet and Lifestyle In the second half of this episode learn about some of the best foods and beverages to help you sleep, how the timing of eating and drinking impacts sleep, and several other sleep hacks to help you sleep better. Written by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #sleephygiene #sleep #sleephacks  ==...

[Part 1] Sleep Hacks: How to Sleep Better with Diet and Lifestyle Everybody sleeps, but that doesn't mean we all sleep well. Here's how to design your diet and lifestyle to get the most out of your nightly z's. Written by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #sleephygiene #sleep #sleephacks  ========================== Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/...

Fuel 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 #r...

The Meat Industry's Hidden Link to Wildfires Cattle ranching fuels climate pollution, but its land-clearing effects can also make wildfires more likely to spread. Listen to today's episode written by Jessica Scott-Reid at sentientmedia.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wildfires #climatechange #meatandclimatechange #ghg  ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia.or...

Rewilding Your Community Through Food You don't have to live in the wilderness to rewild. Whether you live in the countryside or in a city or town, rewilding by adding more native plants and protecting and restoring natural places is good for both nature and our wellbeing. Listen to today's episode written by the Center for Biological Diversity. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #rewild #rewi...

The Liver King "Wrong" About Carnivore Diet—Just Don't Tell His Supplement Customers  The Liver King says he was wrong about the carnivore diet—but his brand, and his supplement empire, still promote the same primal message. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #carnivorediet #liverking #rawliver #ancestraldiet ==============...

Is One Egg a Day Too Much? Greater egg consumption confers a higher risk of premature death based on meta-analyses of studies involving more than ten million participants. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #eggs #cholesterol #dietarycholesterol  ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org...

Why the Heir to the Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Empire Walked Away From It All The son of the ice cream behemoth chose veganism over inventing the 32nd flavor. In this VegNews exclusive, John Robbins reveals what it's like to walk away from an ice cream cone-shaped swimming pool. Listen to today's episode written by Tanya Flink at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #johnrobbins #dietf...

[Part 2] Natural Migraine Relief: How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help With Symptoms Listen to the 2nd half of this episode for more natural ways to treat migraines including specific foods and recipes. Written by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #ginger #migraines #sleephygiene #hydration #migrainerelief #naturalmigrainerelief ==========================...

[Part 1] Natural Migraine Relief: How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help With Symptoms People who suffer from migraines are advised to rely on medications that offer limited relief and come with unwanted side effects. Are there more natural ways to treat migraines that work? Listen to today's episode written by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #ginger #migr...

Creatine, Brain Health, And Alzheimer's: The Research, Explained "A new pilot study on creatine and Alzheimer's disease has caused a stir in the science, health, and wellness circles of social media, with many viral videos making bold claims like "creatine reverses memory loss" or "creatine reduces the risk of dementia. But what does the science actually show?" By Dr Ayesah Sherzai at @thebraindoc...

Want to Keep Your Brain Sharp? New Research Suggests a Helpful Food Swap Swapping bacon for beans might benefit your brain. A new Harvard study suggests replacing just one daily serving of processed meat with nuts or beans is linked to a 19% lower risk of dementia. Listen to today's episode written by Lindsay Morris at ForksOverKnives.com  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #bacon #beans...

Everything in Moderation: Wishful Thinking or Wisdom in Action? Moderate consumption of unhealthy food and beverages is frequently encouraged as a step in the direction toward better health outcomes. Listen to today's episode for details, written by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #moderation #nutrition #faddiets #plantbasednutrition =============...

Is There Really Pus in Milk? What does the "milk pus test" tell us about the U.S. milk supply? Dairy cows might normally live for about 20 years, but they are typically slaughtered for hamburger after they're just a few years old when they produce less milk and their profitability drops. But another leading cause of cow culling is mastitis––udder inflammation and infections––which affects 99.7 per...

Vegan For 10 Years: 10 Reasons Why It's Still The Best Decision I Ever Made. Part 1 of 2. In the second half of this episode hear some more health reasons to live vegan, as well as some ethical reasons. share 10 of the most powerful reasons that stick with me today. Written by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #reasonsforvegan #environment #healt...