Plant Based Briefing

New study finds 84% reduction In hot flashes with a plant-based diet rich in soy. From the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org. Original post:   https://www.pcrm.org/clinical-research/fighting-hot-flashes-with-diet     PCRM's Exam Room Podcast: https://www.pcrm.org/podcast   The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Bar...

'A veterinary student receives an F for following her conscience' and 'A guide to conscientious objection' from OurHonor.org. Original posts:   https://www.ourhonor.org/blognew/fraissl https://www.ourhonor.org/conscientious     Our Honor is a non-profit organization supporting veterinary professionals embracing their conscience. They're creating an organized network of professionals who are able t...

The twisted history of milk in America by Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/the-twisted-history-of-milk-in-america/   Milked documentary: https://milked.film     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...

"In this article we will dig into many of the different ways that animal-based milk is not good for our health, bodies, or overall wellness in order to break down the long-standing myth that breast milk from other animals is a necessary and vital part of the human diet." From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/why-milk-is-bad-for-you-9-reasons-you-should-avoid-dairy/   Milked...

People are motivated to reduce their meat intake for a variety of personal and socioeconomic reasons. This study explores how meat reduction differs for young adults, families, and retirees. By Casey Bond at Faunalytics.org.j Original post: https://faunalytics.org/meat-reduction-through-our-lives/#   Faunalytics is a non-profit organization providing animal advocates with data to understand how pe...

Next in line: the emotional trauma we inflict on farmed animals. By Amy Jones at SentientMedia.org and posted at All-Creatures.org. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/articles2/mdi-next-in-line.html   Related Episode 69: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/episodes/episode/1d9ecd7c/69-do-chickens-mind-seeing-other-chickens-traumatized-in-their-presence-from-upc-onlineorg   My Octopus Teac...

What is the science behind the marketing of foods for antidepressant effects? Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2022/06/16/how-foods-are-tested-for-depression/   Test Subjects Film: https://www.testsubjectsfilm.com/   Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, f...

How the dairy industry designs misleading studies. Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/friday-favorites-how-the-dairy-industry-designs-misleading-studies/   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 a...

Is pasta plant-based? The delicious (and healthy) answer. By Theresa "Sam" Houghton at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/is-pasta-plant-based-the-delicious-and-healthy-answer/   Related Episodes:  224: Glycemic Index of Potatoes: Why You Should Chill and Reheat Them   The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campb...

The Yulin dog eating festival sparks enragement and controversy every year with a strong global outcry for its banishment. But, in all honesty, is it really that bad? How is it any different than what every other country is doing every single day? By Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/ethics/why-the-yulin-dog-meat-festival-isnt-a-big-deal/   Bite Siz...

How to eat plant based or vegan on a cruise. Part 2 of 2. By Eric and Marian Erikson at PlantBasedBriefing.com O riginal 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 wher...

How to eat plant based or vegan on a cruise. By Eric and Marian Erikson at PlantBasedBriefing.com O riginal 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....

Animal agriculture may be responsible for 87% of greenhouse gas emissions according to a report published in the Journal of Ecological Society. By Maxwell Rabb at TheBeet.com.  O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/animal-agriculture-may-be-responsible-for-87-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions/   Food is Climate book by Glen Merzer The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, ne...

UN: There's still time to combat climate change. Start by eating plant-based. By Maxwell Rabb at TheBeet.com.  O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/climate-change-plant-based-un-report/   Plant Based / DefaultVeg Initiatives at Universities: http://oac.uvic.ca/defaultveg   The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice. They cover everything fr...

Protein requirements have changed drastically in the last 100 years, and do older adults need to increase protein intake to maintain muscle mass? Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Original posts:   https://nutritionfacts.org/2019/04/11/changing-protein-requirements/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/increasing-protein-intake-age-65/   Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Time...

In the second half of this article learn why plant protein is better for you, and hear 14 delicious sources of plant protein. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/plant-based-protein/   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...

Can you get your protein from plants? Not only is the answer YES, but learn why it's BETTER to do so.  "Protein is a buzzword these days, but how much of it do you really need? What are the ideal plant-based protein sources? Can you have too much protein? And what is protein deficiency? Here's what you need to know about this critical nutrient." Part 1 of 2. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org....

Today is World Food Safety Day, and an appropriate moment to stress the importance of moving towards plant-based diets so that our food systems can become more sustainable, resilient, and healthier. From ProVeg.com Original post: https://proveg.com/blog/world-food-safety-day-shifting-towards-the-food-system-of-today-and-tomorrow/   Related Documentaries: Eating Our Way To Extinction They're Trying...

Does the law protect farmed animals? By Cheryl Leahy at AnimalOutlook.org Original post: https://animaloutlook.org/does-law-protect-farmed-animals/   National Animal Rights Day info: http://thenard.org/   Hear Erin Wing (Animal Outlook investigator) on this podcast: https://hopefortheanimalspodcast.org/episode-18-inspiration-and-courage-with-undercover-investigator-erin-wing/   Animal Outlook is a...

More meat farmers are switching from cows to plant-based agriculture. By Maxwell Rabb at TheBeet.com.  O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/more-meat-farmers-are-switching-from-cows-to-plant-based-agriculture/   Related Episodes: 130   Brave New Life Project:  https://vegnews.com/2021/8/brave-new-life-project-workers-animal-agriculture https://www.bravenewlife.org PETA Initiative:  https://www.live...

Should I supplement B12? Part 2 of 2 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/should-i-supplement-b12/   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 print...

Should I supplement B12? Part 1 of 2 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/should-i-supplement-b12/   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 print...

What is a processed food vs a whole food? By Thomas Campbell MD at NutritionStudies.org. Originally published at www. MyPlantBasedProgram.com. Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/what-is-a-processed-food-vs-a-whole-food/   Related Episodes: 174 , 175 The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell's life changing research findings. Fo...

Tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death in general, with each additional cup of green tea a day associated with a 4-percent lower mortality risk. What about cancer? Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2020/05/07/using-green-tea-to-help-prevent-cancer-and-treat-cancer/   Dr. Michael Grege...

How a high-fiber diet promotes weight loss, from a doctor (Dr. Will Bulsiewicz) who lost 50 lbs. By Lucy Dangizer at TheBeet.com. Part 2 of 2.  O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/high-fiber-weight-loss/   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...