Plant Based Briefing

After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Spurred Me to Go Plant-Based, I Feel Like the Energizer Bunny The doctors recommended a regimen of chemotherapy drugs, warning me of side effects including fatigue and weight gain. When I asked what would happen if I didn't take the drugs, they said most likely I'd be bed-ridden and in lots of pain within 12 to 18 months. It was a grim picture either way. Of cours...

Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy The meat industry orchestrated a coordinated online campaign to discredit the landmark 2019 EAT-Lancet planetary health diet. Study summary by Meghann Cant at Faunalytics.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #animalfactory #animalfarm #factoryfarming #factoryfarm ====================== Original post: https://f...

This Family Farm Raises Dogs for Meat—and We're Kind of Obsessed Meet Elwood's Organic Dog Meat, the viral fake farm using outrage and "humanely raised" dogs to expose the marketing behind ethical meat. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #fiber #highfiber ========================== Original post: https://veg...

The Best Source of Iodine to Avoid Deficiency Iodine is essential for thyroid health. Many people rely on iodized salt or dairy for iodine—but there are healthier sources. Listen to today's episode written by Dr Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #iodine #iodinedeficiency #thyroid #goiter ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/vid...

McDonald's, Subway and Taco Bell Fail to Meet Antibiotic Reduction Commitments If you're looking to reduce your water impact, eating less meat is a great place to start. Listen to today's episode written by Natasha Gilbert at Sentient. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #antibioticresistance #antimicrobialresistance #endofmedicine ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia...

She Was Never Meant To Survive. She Did Anyway. In Memory of Jo "She was on her way to slaughter as one of billions of hens cycled through an industry that had already taken everything it needed from her. But she fell. Whether she jumped or was simply lost in the chaos of transport, it's unknown. It is understood that she escaped and that someone stopped to help her." Listen to learn more. Written...

Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength Long-term plant-based eating may improve exercise capacity and endurance. Listen to today's episode written by Dr Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #veganathletes #plantbasedathlete ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-comparing-...

Everyone's Talking About ChatGPT's Water Use. Almost No One's Talking About What Uses More. If you're looking to reduce your water impact, eating less meat is a great place to start. Listen to today's episode written by Seth Millstein at Sentient. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #AI #AIwaterusage #animalagriculture #dairyfarming ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedi...

Is Fruit Healthy? Busting Common Fruit Myths "What's the truth about fruit? How does it affect our overall health, and what are the pros and cons of eating fruit in more specific cases, like if we're diabetic or trying to lose weight?" Written by Nelson Huber-Disla at the T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.   ======================== Original post:   https://nutritionstudies.org/is-frui...

Do Brain Supplements Work? Sorting The Evidence From The Marketing "For most healthy adults, brain supplements don't work. Nootropics like ginkgo biloba and lion's mane have failed to show meaningful cognitive benefit in rigorous trials. Supplements do earn their place in one situation: correcting a genuine nutrient deficiency, such as low vitamin B12 or vitamin D. Beyond that, the effect sizes ar...

American Horses Are Still Being Slaughtered for Meat Did you know horses are still being slaughtered for meat? 83% of Americans oppose slaughtering horses for food, yet efforts to ban horse meat remain stalled. Listen to today's episode written by Jessica Scott-Reid at Sentient. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #horseslaughter #horsemeat #livetransport ========================== Original Pos...

Low-Carb Plant-Based Diet – What To Eat? The ideal macronutrient combination for a healthy diet remains hotly debated, However, there are different ways to achieve a high quality diet. The ratio of carbohydrates (carbs), protein and fat is not as important as the quality of the foods consumed. But what does that look like for a healthy, plant based diet? Learn more in today's episode written by Dr...

Evidence-Based Nutrition Delivers Hope Worldwide "My journey into the whole-food plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle began with a moment of disbelief and awakening. After finishing The China Study, by Drs. T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell, I found myself asking, "Why didn't I learn this before?" As a physician, it was both humbling and unsettling. I felt that, up until that moment, I had only und...

Neurotech Company Says Its Brain Chips Could Make Cows Produce More Milk, but at What Cost? Critics tell Sentient that directing animals' minds through neuromodulation raises serious questions about regulation and animal welfare. Listen to today's episode written by Jessica Scott-Reid at Sentient. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #neuralink #neurotech #animalcruelty #dairy #ditchdairy #dairy...

Prunes: Nature's Answer to Constipation Prunes, figs, and exercise are put to the test as natural home remedies for constipation. Listen to today's episode written by Dr Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #constipation #prunes #figs #fiber ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/prunes-natures-answer-to-constipation    New Doc...

Is There Such a Thing as an "Ethical Egg" "There are several reasons why consuming eggs can never be ethical enough, so no egg can be called an "ethical egg." Listen to learn more. Written by Jordi Casamitjana at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #eggs #ethicaleggs #backyardeggs #humanehoax #humanewashing   ====================   Original Post: https://veganfta.com/blog/2026/05/1...

Forget Protein, Fiber Is the New TikTok Nutrition Trend That Actually Makes Sense Fiber is going viral—but is the trend backed by science? Discover the benefits, risks, and real advice on how to boost your fiber intake the right way. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #fiber #highfiber ======================...

Attention, Focus, And Mood: The Connection To Dairy Research studies show dairy may contribute to many of the symptoms associated with ADHD and the ability to focus, as well as other mental health concerns like depression and emotional regulation. Listen to today's episode written by Tiffany Bruno at Switch4Good.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbasedfood #dairy #adhd #saturatedfat...

Are Beans and Whole Grains Inflammatory Foods? Is our avoidance of beans and whole grains/gluten justified? Or are we being fed misinformation that's actually harming us in our food choices? My vote is for the latter. Here's why. Written by Will Bulsiewicz, MD at ForksOverKnives. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #gluten #glutenfree #celiac #phytates #lectins #resistantstarch #fiber ===...

Animal Liberation Is Part of the Social Justice Tapestry To recognize animal exploitation as a justice issue is to confront our own participation in it. Veganism asks that we examine every day what we eat, buy, wear, and normalize. These changes reach into our habits and social relationships, forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths about our behaviors and practices. At the same time, this is p...

Why You Should Be Eating Flaxseeds Every Day Packed with omega-3, protein, and fiber, flaxseeds are a great addition to many dishes. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #flax #flaxseeds #omega3 ========================== Original post: https://vegnews.com/flaxseeds-benefits-vegan-recipes   Related Episodes: U...

How Ultra-Processed Foods Could Cause Disease: Food Additives Why can't we just look at ingredients lists on food labels and avoid food additives that we know are harmful? Listen to today's episode written by Dr Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #upf's #food additives #ultra processed foods ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/...

The Quiet Acceleration Toward a Plant-Powered Planet "Social change often feels glacial, incremental, fragile, and at risk of slipping backward. History shows that transformation rarely moves in a straight line. Instead, it unfolds in waves, from slow adoption to steady accumulation, and then, suddenly, acceleration. Small shifts compound until they push entire systems past a tipping point. Today,...

'Navigating in Guts': a Former Worker Exposes Conditions Inside Slaughterhouse The whistleblower has posted footage from inside a JBS pork plant, showing broken equipment and a near-impossible working environment. Listen to today's episode written by Jessica Scott-Reid at Sentient. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #rendering #slaughterhouse #slaughterhouseworker   ==========================...