Plant Based Briefing

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...

"When the results came back, he was once again floored: There was no sign of cardiovascular damage, and no signs of buildup in my arteries. I did it: I reversed my disease, just as the book that I'd read in the hospital bed said I could! My doctor couldn't believe it; he wanted to know what I was doing and all the details. He advised me that I could discontinue all my medications." Listen to today...

ThanksVegan is a day when compassionate people feast on meat-free roasts, mashed potatoes made with dairy-free milk and vegan butter, stuffing and green bean casserole made with savory vegan broth, and vegan pumpkin pie topped with 100% plant-based whipped cream. It's a day to enjoy all the traditional Thanksgiving staples that we know and love—without contributing to the suffering that comes with...

5 Myths About Your Turkey Dinner by Jessica Scott-Reid at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/5-myths-about-your-turkey-dinner/    14 Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes! (from It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken): https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/14-vegan-thanksgiving-main-dishes   Related Episodes: 689: Inside a Turkey Factor y by Jim Mason posted at All-Creatures.org 672: The Mo...

[Part 2] Is a Healthy Diet More Expensive? By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org    Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/is-a-healthy-diet-more-expensive/   Related Episodes: 465: [Part 2] How to Save Money on Healthy Vegan Food by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 464: [Part 1] How to Save Money on Healthy Vegan Food by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 169: Is It Exp...

[Part 1] Is a Healthy Diet More Expensive? By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org  Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/is-a-healthy-diet-more-expensive/     The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell's life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront of nutrition education and...

The 411 on Statins by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org    Original post:  https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/the-411-on-statins/     Related Episodes: 922: Thanks to a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet, I No Longer Need Statins   Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A foundi...

[Part 2] Fifty Brain Health Facts by Drs Ayesha and Dean Sherzai at TheBrainDocs.com Original post: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DAFSU3Wu0gOhXNnYalLEOpikzIz471EniCHVNonH0YA/edit?tab=t.0   Your Brain On… podcast: https://thebraindocs.com/podcast/ Ayesha and Dean Sherzai are co-directors of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. They're both practicing neurologists, scie...

[Part 1] Fifty Brain Health Facts by Drs Ayesha and Dean Sherzai at TheBrainDocs.com   Original post: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DAFSU3Wu0gOhXNnYalLEOpikzIz471EniCHVNonH0YA/edit?tab=t.0     Ayesha and Dean Sherzai are co-directors of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University. They're both practicing neurologists, scientists, authors, parents, and a husband and wife duo t...

Boosting Bone Health—The Vegan Way by Anna Pelzer at MainStreetVegan.com   Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/boosting-bone-health-the-vegan-way-by-anna-pelzer-vlce/     Related Episodes: 823: How to Get Calcium Without Dairy by Thomas Campbell MD at NutritionStudies.org 822: Calcium and Strong Bones by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org 612: 5 Tips To Maintain Stron...

Expert Tips to Help Parents of Picky Eaters Enjoy a Dairy-free Lifestyle By Tiffany Bruno at Switch4Good.org   Original post: https://switch4good.org/expert-tips-to-help-parents-of-picky-eaters-enjoy-a-dairy-free-lifestyle/   Related Episodes: 6: Milk: The Top 10 Scariest Things by Switch4Good.org 22: Dairy and the Environment FAQ by Switch4Good.org 53: How Dairy Affects Children's Health by Dr. J...

Treat Type 1 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/treat-type-1-diabetes-with-a-plant-based-diet/    Related Episodes: 802: Vegan Diet Lowers Insulin Needs for Type 1 Diabetic Patients by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com 801: The Incredible Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for People with Type 1 Diabetes by...

Thanks to a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet, I No Longer Need Statins by Rainer Lucks at ForksOverKnives.com   Original post:  https://www.forksoverknives.com/success-stories/thanks-to-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet-i-no-longer-need-statins/    Related Episodes: 2: How Not to Die From Heart Disease by Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org   Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives...

Starbucks Drops Dairy-Free Surcharge from VegNews.com   Original post: https://vegnews.com/starbucks-drops-dairy-free-surcharge    Switch4Good Justice Cup Campaign: https://switch4good.org/starbucks-justice-cup-campaign   Related Episodes: 405: We Need Price Parity Between Vegan and Non-Vegan Foods by John McDonnell at VeganSustainability.com 622: [Part 1] What Farm Subsidies Are and Why They Matt...