Plant Based Briefing

Dairy: The Ultra-Processed Food Hiding In Plain Sight "Some dairy products clearly fall into the ultra-processed category—spray cheese, whipped toppings, artificially flavored coffee creamers, and ice creams packed with stabilizers and preservatives… But while it's easy to see these products as processed, what about dairy products deemed more "natural?" Learn more in today's episode written by Jus...

Is the Nova Score Accurate About Processed Vegan Protein? Part 2 of 2. Many vegan proteins labeled as UPFs are not only nutritionally sound but also more sustainable than animal-based options. Listen to today's episode from VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #UPFs #ultraprocessedfoods #novascore #veganprotein #plantbasedmeat #plantbasedprotein ======================== Original post...

Is the Nova Score Accurate About Processed Vegan Protein?  Where do popular vegan protein sources rank on the Nova classification for ultra-processed foods? Listen to today's episode written by Nicole Axworthy at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #UPFs #ultraprocessedfoods #novascore #veganprotein #plantbasedmeat #plantbasedprotein ======================== Original post: https://v...

Plant-Based Meats and Puberty, Obesity, and Fracture Risk What are the effects of plant-based meats on premature puberty, childhood obesity, and hip fracture risk? Listen to today's episode to find out more. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbasedmeat #veganmeat #beyondmeat #impossiblemeat #obesity #hipfracture #puberty ==============...

Why Are Vegetarians So Much Nicer Than Vegans? Written by Clare Mann at VeganPsychologist.com. "When someone has made a lot of effort to accommodate the vegan, why are so many vegans unhappy and won't just get on with their meal and leave others to theirs?  Most vegetarians and those on a plant-based diet seem perfectly at ease around others without having to convert them. Vegans, on the other han...

Why Eating Local Isn't a Climate Solution Among the most popular bits of advice for those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint is to "eat local." But unfortunately, eating local is not a climate solution that packs much of a punch. When it comes to lessening food's climate impact, it's almost entirely about eating less meat and more plants — not where those plants and meat come from. Listen to...

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 @offi...

Keep Animals Safe With These Natural, Harmless Alternatives to Pesticides Pesticide-free gardening is great for the insects and mammals who call your yard their home, and it's healthier for you, too. These pesticide-free tips will help keep your garden safe from the following animals. Listen to today' episode from PETA.org @official.peta #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #organic #pesticidefr...

Apologies from the Whole Food Plant-Based Fringe Radicals "On behalf of all radical Whole Food Plant Basers, I apologize. We are guilty of being preachy, self-righteous and overbearing in our quest to share our passion about our freaky fringe vegan diet. No oil?! That's right, no oil!" Listen to today's episode written by Maureen Tierson at MainStreetVegan.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefin...

Mirepoix 101: The Flavor-Boosting Trio Every Cook Should Know Mirepoix is an especially good thing to know about and use in a whole-food, plant-based kitchen because it adds depth and complexity to recipes and magnifies flavors without animal products, oil, or salt. Listen to today's episode written by Mary Margaret Chappell at ForksOverKnives.com  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #mir...

7 Excuses People Give for Using Animals That Feel Straight Out of the 1950s In a world that's increasingly embracing compassion and sustainability, the reasons some people still give for exploiting animals can feel like they've been plucked from a bygone era. These arguments, often outdated and rooted in misconceptions, serve as a reminder of how far we've come -but also how far we still have to g...

[Part 2] Sprouts: The Ultimate, Home-Grown, Nutrient-Packed Food In the second half of this episode learn about sprouts safety, how to grow and store them, and how to include them in your diet.  Part 1 of 2. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #sprouts ============================= Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/sprouts/     Related E...

[Part 1] Sprouts: The Ultimate, Home-Grown, Nutrient-Packed Food When it comes to growing your own food, it's hard to find anything easier, quicker, or more nutritious than sprouts. If you're thinking about how to optimize your immune system, balance your blood sugar levels, improve your digestion, support your heart and liver health and function, or enhance your family's food security, then sprou...

V for Vegan: Mantra for Sustainability The conventional theory of change is that in order for the Vegan movement to grow, the Out Vegans must reach out to the Closeted Vegans and convince them through the health, environmental, ethical and spiritual aspects of Veganism to come out of the closet and act on their true feelings regarding the systematic and unnecessary exploitation of animals (includi...

The Role Meat May Play in Triggering Parkinson's Disease  What does the gut have to do with developing Parkinson's disease? Check out today's episode to find out more. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #parkinsons #prevotella #fiber #gutmicrobiome #leakygut ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-rol...

New Study Finds Vegan, Plant-Forward Diets May Help Prevent and Slow Parkinson's Emerging research suggests that plant-forward diets may help prevent Parkinson's disease and slow its progression. Listen to today's episode written by Lindsay Morris at ForksOverKnives.com  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #parkinsons #healthydiet #guthealth #gutmicrobiome ========================== Origi...

How Is Natural Killer Cell Function Boosted by Forest Bathing?  Visiting a forest can induce a significant increase in both the number and activity of natural killer cells, one of the ways our body fights off cancer. Can the aroma of wood essential oils replicate the immune-boosting effects of walking in a forest? Check out today's episode to find out more. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @Nutrit...

Blocking the Cancer Metastasis Enzyme MMP-9 with Beans and Chickpeas  A type of saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy seems to cause cancer to metastasize. Check out today's episode to find out more. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #cancer #saturatedfat #metastaticcancer #metastasis #mmp9 #wfpb #beans   ============================...

What Causes Cancer to Metastasize and How to Potentially Help Control it with Diet A type of saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy seems to cause cancer to metastasize. Check out today's episode to find out more. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #cancer #saturatedfat #metastaticcancer #metastasis #cd36 ============================ O...

It Might Be Time to Leave Juice Cleanses Behind, New Study Says  A new study reveals that juice-only diets may disrupt the gut microbiome and increase inflammation, highlighting the importance of fiber found in whole plant-based foods. Listen to today's episode written by Nicole Axworthy at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #juice #juicing #juicecleanse #fiber ====================...

Episode 1000! Hidden Tool To Become A Happy, Easy-Going Vegan Despite What You Know, by Dr Clare Mann at VeganPsychologist.com. 1000 episodes, wow! It's been quite the journey, publishing episodes every weekday for almost 4 years. I love curating and narrating, with permission, articles written by experts on the myriad of reasons to live a plant based and vegan lifestyle. Delivering the articles i...

The 9 Pillars of Wellness to Wonderful "Despite teaching wellness, we still felt depleted, tired, stressed, and disconnected. We aspired for something more. What if there was a way to feel more energetic and connected to ourselves and our loved ones? What if we had the skills to regulate and resource ourselves to manage stress? What if life felt expansive with ample opportunities for joy? In short...

Handling Anger Towards Pre-Vegans "I was exhausted and had to take a moment to breathe. I sat down in defeat, thinking, "When will the world change?" I let the pity sink in as it drained my last bit of energy." Listen to today's episode written by Mariquita Solis at MainStreetVegan.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #vystopia #injustice #animalabuse ========================== Original post...

86% of Americans Would Not Drink Milk If They Knew It Contained Dead Bird Flu Virus "Consumers are clear in this new survey that they do not want to consume cow's milk affected by bird flu virus, even if the milk is pasteurized and the risk of infection is low". Listen to today's episode from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #milk #bi...

Are Egg Prices Ruining Your Breakfast? You Should Be Eating Oatmeal Instead Anyway The meat industry is associated with animal rights violations, environmental damage, and health risks. But it's also rife with human rights issuesEggs keep rising in price as bird flu spreads, but there are plenty more affordable and more nutritious alternatives instead. Listen to today's episode written by Charlott...