Plant Based Briefing

Plant-Based Diets Could Save Millions of Lives and Trillions of Dollars a Year How many lives would be saved if everyone ate vegetarian or vegan? Yet why aren't national nutrition guidelines following the science? Spoiler; corporate and political interests! Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #foodguidelines #bigfoo...

Letting you know I'm taking vacation for the holidays and will be back Thurdsay, January 8th. There's a library of over 1000 episodes so feel free to listen to some oldies while I'm gone and I look forward to sharing some new articles with you when I return. Happy holidays! Marian

Is Veganism Elitist? No, And Here's Why "I hear it often, and I'm sure many of us have been accused of it at some point: "Veganism is for rich people. I can't afford that food. But that's not veganism—that's marketing." Listen to today's episode by Mary Clifford Brewer at Main Street Vegan Academy #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganism #elitist #accessible #universalmeals ===============...

Why You Should Always Have Soba Noodles in Your Pantry Hot or cold, lightly dressed or swimming in a savory broth or sauce, the thin, tan strands of soba noodles are a great option for fast weeknight meals. Learn everything you need to know about the beloved Japanese noodles, including the secret to perfectly cooked noodles every time. Written by Mary Margaret Chappell at ForksOverKnives. #vegan #...

How Much Vitamin B12 Do We Need Each Day? How are the recommended daily and weekly doses of vitamin B12 derived? And how much fortified food or supplements do we need to take? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #b12   ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-vitamin-b12-do-we-n...

Who's Really Behind TikTok's Nutrition Advice? Spoiler: It's Not Doctors A recent report reveals how fake nutrition experts on social media are putting millions of people at risk. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #tiktoknutrition #tiktokdoctor #misinformation #superspreaderinfluencer   ====================...

Vegan Pride: Pride is a Political Act "While researching vegan demographics, I noticed something surprising: a meaningful number of people who never consume animal products—but refuse to call themselves vegan. I call them "closet vegans."  Hear more in today's episode written by Vasile Stanescu at Substack.com/@winforanimals #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganism #veganstigma #veganpride...

5 Things You Never Learned About Pavlov's Experiments Who was "Pavlov's dog?" What is a "Pavlovian" response? Pavlov's experiments with dogs supposedly taught us about classical conditioning. Listen to today's episode from PETA.org @official.peta #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #pavlov #pavlovsdog #vivisection #animalcruelty ========================== Original post: https://www.peta.org/fea...

Soul Food That's Good for the Soul The best of soul food's origins are tied to the plant-centric West African diet. And that's soul food that's good for the soul! Listen to today's 7-min episode by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #nutritionfacts #wfpb #soulfood #blackvegan #vegansoulfood ========...

Veganism 2025, Elvis 1964 "Losing popularity doesn't necessarily mean losing power, influence, or legacy. That's important to remember for vegans in the mid-2020s who are feeling like Elvis in the mid-1960s. We used to be the cool kids." Listen to today's episode by Jeffrey Spitz Cohan at Main Street Vegan Academy #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganmovement #maha #misinformation ========...

Is Taurine Safe in Vegan Cat Food? Taurine is one of the most important nutrients in a cat's diet - and also one of the most misunderstood. Learn more in today's episode written by Vecado.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #catfood #vegancatfood #veganpetfood #taurine   ====================   Original Post: https://vecado.com/pages/is-taurine-safe-in-vegan-cat-food     Dr Andrew Knight's Y...

[Part 1] 8 "Advances" of Animal Agriculture That Backfired Hear about 4 more "advances" of animal agriculture that backfired. Written by Jordi Casamitjama at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #farmer #farming #animalfarming #animalagriculture ====================   Original Post: https://veganfta.com/blog/2025/11/21/8-advances-of-animal-agriculture-that-backfired/   =============...

[Part 1] 8 "Advances" of Animal Agriculture That Backfired "The animal agriculture industry has been reinventing itself over the centuries, but some of the "advances" it created through its research and innovation side eventually backfired." Learn more by listening to today's episode written by Jordi Casamitjama at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #farmer #farming #animalfarming...

[Part 2] Dear Farmer "You can see reality better than others can, so, by now, I am sure that you have already understood that the time of the farming of animals is coming to an end, and the transition from animal-based to plant-based agriculture is inevitable." Learn more by listening to today's episode written by Jordi Casamitjama at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #farmer #fa...

[Part 1] Dear Farmer "I respect you as a person, I  know your worth as an entrepreneur, and I understand your value within humanity. This is why I am certain that you will understand the meaning of this open letter I address to you, and to all other farmers of the world." Part one of two. Listen to today's episode written by Jordi Casamitjama at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing...

The Cooking Hack That Makes Stainless Steel Pans Work Like Nonstick Stainless steel pans can become naturally nonstick—no oil needed—when properly preheated. Learn how in today's episode written by Mary Margaret Chappell at ForksOverKnives. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #stainlesssteelpan #nonstickpan #oilfreecooking #cookinghack   ====================== Original post:  https://www.forkso...

Are the Pollutant Levels in Fish High Enough to Be Harmful? The tolerable daily toxin safety limits are based on single chemicals. What if "safe" levels of chemicals in seafood are combined and tested together? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #fish #fishing #seafood #toxins #environmentaltoxins #toxicbioaccumulat...

Are Environmental Toxins Lower in Wild-Caught or Farmed Fish? The adverse effects of industrial pollutants in seafood may counteract the benefits of nutrients in fish. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #fish #fishing #seafood #toxins #environmentaltoxins #toxicbioaccumulation ================== Original post: https...

The EAT–Lancet Commission 2025: Health, Sustainability, and Justice The updated EAT–Lancet Commission on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems, published in 2025, marks a significant evolution in our understanding of how food connects health, the environment, and social justice. Learn more in today's episode, written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at Plant Based Health Professionals UK #vegan #plantb...

Inside The Meat Industry's Backlash To EAT-Lancet 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 #nutritionmisinformation #plantbasednutrition #carnivorediet #keto #eatlancet   ====================== Original post: https://faunalyti...

[Part 2] Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey In the second half of this episode hear about more injuries suffered by the workers, increased pressure to NOT report injuries, and how immigrant workers are pressured to remain silent. Listen to today's episode written by Grey Moran and Miriam Quick at sentientmedia.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbr...

[Part 1] Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey There were 351 reported workplace injuries experienced by turkey industry workers in 2024, which include severed fingers, injured corneas and musculoskeletal disorders. Listen to today's episode written by Grey Moran and Miriam Quick at sentientmedia.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #turkey #t...

Runners: Eating More Plants Might Be the Secret to Boosting Your Endurance Plant-based diets are ideal for endurance and recovery. They're rich in important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, protein, and more, making them a great choice for runners. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedathlet...

Dairy-Free Chocolate: A Comprehensive Guide Yes—chocolate is dairy-free. Well, true chocolate that is. For the purists, there is rich and indulgent dark chocolate, for the whimsical, there are dairy-free options for everything from Snickers to peanut butter cups. This is your comprehensive guide to dairy-free chocolate. From Switch4Good.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairyfree #chocol...

Avian Flu & Thanksgiving (Why Veterinarians Must Weigh In) In this letter to veterinarians, Our Honor shares how veterinarians can explain to their clients why turkey prices are rising with clarity, courage, and a One Health perspective. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #ourhonor #veterinarians #turkey #thanksgiving #turkeyprices #avianflu #vsd+ ================== Original post: https://us10...