Plant Based Briefing

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...

How a high-fiber diet promotes weight loss, from a doctor (Dr. Will Bulsiewicz) who lost 50 lbs. By Lucy at TheBeet.com. Part 1 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 easier to...

  With government support and robust public policy, alternative proteins can help us achieve an equitable and sustainable global water system. By Amy Huang and Lauren Stone at GFI.org. Original post: https://gfi.org/blog/world-water-day-2021/   The Good Food Institute is an international nonprofit reimagining meat production in order to make the global food system better for the planet, people, an...

Going plant based for your mental health? Here are some things to keep in mind. By Dr. Melissa Mondala at ForksOverKnives.com.  Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/mental-health-plant-based-doctors-tips/   Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/   Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Kniv...

The ethics of zoos is a polarizing and complicated topic, even amongst vegans. Let's see whether zoos are really the centers of education, amusement, conservation, and research they purport to be. By Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/zoos    Zoo Video for Kids: https://bitesizevegan.org/ethics/kids-say-no-way-to-zoo-day/   Bite Size Vegan was founde...

Is it embarrassing to order dairy milk at a coffee shop? Gen Z thinks so. By Maxwell Rabb at TheBeet.com. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/is-it-embarrassing-to-order-dairy-milk-at-a-coffee-shop-gen-z-thinks-so/   Related Episodes: 275 , 276 The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice. They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the...

Busting 3 common nutrition myths about plant based diets and children. By Isabel Lu at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/busting-nutrition-myths-how-plant-based-diets-are-healthy-for-children-families/   Nourish: The Definitive Plant Based Nutrition Guide for Families  The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Camp...

'Is it ok for sanctuaries to give hens' eggs to donors?' and 'The dilemma of backyard chicken-keeping'. By Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns at UPC-Online.org. Original posts:   https://www.upc-online.org/pp/spring2014/sanctuary_hens_eggs.html   https://www.upc-online.org/backyard/220202_the_dilemma_of_backyard_chicken-keeping.html   FREE Chicken Webinar: https://humanehoax.org/chicken-webina...

What evidence is there that our meat-sweet diets play a cause-and-effect role in dementia? Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2022/02/01/preventing-alzheimers-disease-with-diet/?queryID=54892ec88cec8ca0f260f93829d1fbf5   Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition,...

The Switch4Good theory of change: dairy as a catalyst. Part 2 of 2. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/theory-of-change/   Moonshot Podcast - Sailesh Rao & Marian Erikson: https://www.youtube.com/live/adeYJ4UxBbA?si=DY3hKI_j7HIhVGyX Milked documentary: https://milked.film   Prayer for Compassion documentary: http://aprayerforcompassion.com/   Switch4Good is an evidence-ba...

The Switch4Good theory of change: dairy as a catalyst. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/theory-of-change/   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 change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by...

The second half of "Why Aren't More Veterinarians Vegan?" By Karen Asp at SentientMedia.org and posted at All-Creatures.org. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/articles2/ar-why-vets-not-vegan.html   Our Honor: https://www.ourhonor.org/     All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled...

Speciesism is a societal issue, but when those who believe that eating some animals but saving others is okay are the ones who have pledged to protect animals, the disconnect is mind-boggling, and it is an issue vegan veterinary professionals are becoming more vocal about. Part 1 of 2. By Karen Asp at SentientMedia.org and posted at All-Creatures.org. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/a...

The field of lifestyle medicine is rapidly making its way into mainstream conversations around chronic disease, diet, and sustainable patient care. But even as more doctors incorporate this holistic approach to medical care, many of us are left wondering, what the heck is lifestyle medicine, anyway? Megan Edwards explains at ForksOverKnives.com.  Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/well...

Doctors don't learn nutrition in med school. Here's how that affects you. By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/doctors-dont-learn-nutrition-in-med-school-heres-how-that-effects-you/   Find a doctor who knows nutrition: http://pcrm.org/findadoctor The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice. They cover everyth...