Plant Based Briefing

More about fiber! 'How to keep your microbiome healthy with prebiotic foods' & 'The five-to-one fiber rule' by Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org. Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-keep-your-microbiome-healthy-with-prebiotic-foods/   https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-five-to-one-fiber-rule/   Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and int...

Lose two pounds in one sitting: taking the Mioscenic route by Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org. Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/lose-two-pounds-one-sitting-taking-mioscenic-route/   Related Episodes: 295   Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A foundin...

Bravo Packing: The dirty business of pet food slaughterhouses by Erin Wing at AnimalOutlook.org. Original post: https://animaloutlook.org/bravo-packing-the-dirty-business-of-pet-food-slaughterhouses/   Related Episodes: 193, 199, 200, 201, 211, 233, 217 Animal Outlook is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal advocacy organization based in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA. Their mission: Working...

The fact that dogs are omnivores isn't up for debate, but the idea that they can thrive on a plant-based diet IS controversial. But a new study has concluded that a vegan diet may actually be healthier for dogs than conventional meat or raw diets. Because Animals explains. Original post: https://becauseanimals.com/blogs/magazine/is-a-vegan-diet-for-dogs-healthy-new-research-says-yes   Because Anim...

The no-B.S. guide to plant-based protein. By Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com.  Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/vegan-protein-guide-athletes/   The Game Changers Documentary: https://gamechangersmovie.com/   Peta Action Alert for Vegan Tennis Balls: https://support.peta.org/page/35002/action/1?locale=en-US   Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives....

Down feather is often touted as a sustainable material but flagged for its perpetuation of animal cruelty. Here's why down is best avoided by the conscious consumer. By Emma Hakansson at GoodOnYou.eco. Original post: https://goodonyou.eco/material-guide-down-feather/   Good on You is the world's leading source for fashion brand ratings. They're a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scient...

Disruption of the status quo is a great tool for catalyzing social change. Hear this story of how the Liberation Pledge can help do that. By Corey John of DxE and posted at All-Creatures.org. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/articles/act-disrupting-social-norms.html   Related Episodes:  100: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/episodes/episode/230c9d20/100-whats-wrong-with-veganism-by-n...

Potato protein builds muscle as effectively as dairy protein, study shows. By Maxwell Rabb at TheBeet.com.  O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/potato-muscle-building-study/   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 easier to eat plant-based, to...

From marshes to meat: Reflections from a career in conservation. By Sheila Voss at GFI.org Original post: https://gfi.org/blog/from-marshes-to-meat-reflections-from-a-career-in-conservation/     The Good Food Institute is an international nonprofit reimagining meat production in order to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. GFI understands that with "alternative...

What vegans see - a post for non-vegans. Ever wonder why vegans are so sensitive about things? Or why we seem to overreact so often? As a vegan, I've made this video in an attempt to show non-vegans what we see that makes us behave as we do. This is not a judgment and it's not graphic. It's simply me sharing what I see. By Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizeve...

How to cook brown rice the simplest, healthiest, and easiest way by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/easiest-way-to-cook-brown-rice/    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...

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...