Plant Based Briefing

Mythbusting Soy: Women's Health & Hormones (Encore of 401) Soy is a superfood for women's health, protective against breast cancer, birth defects, menopausal symptoms and so much more. Listen to the latest research debunking the common myths about soy and women's health & hormones. From Switch4Good.org #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #soy #hormones #womenshe...

Why Undercover Investigations? My Top Five Reasons (Encore of  605) by Cheryl Leahy at AnimalOutlook.org Undercover investigators bear witness to the day-to-day horrors of animals used for food, allowing us to see what the industry doesn't want us to see. It's incredibly difficult work. Listen to today's 7-min episode to understand more. Written by Cheryl Leahy at AnimalOutlook.org #vegan #Plantba...

[Part 2] Are Starches Good or Bad? (Encore of 634) In the second half of this article learn about Resistant Starch, how to cook it, and ways to get more of it. Part 2 of 2. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #starches #resistantstarch #carbohydrates #fiber ========================== Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/what-are-...

[Part 1] Are Starches Good or Bad? (Encore of 633) When someone mentions "starchy foods," they typically don't mean it in a good way. But there are several types of starches, and not all of them are unhealthy. Here's what you need to know about starch, which foods contain it, and how to tell if they're healthy or unhealthy. Part 1 of 2. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org .   #vegan #plantbased...

The Best Way to Cook Vegetables to Preserve Antioxidants Which method of cooking vegetables preserves the most antioxidants? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #antioxidants #microwave #vegetables #cookedvsraw  ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-way-to-cook-vegetab...

[Part 2] Carbohydrates: Simple, Complex, Misunderstood In the second half of this episode learn about refined vs whole grains, carb-heavy foods, how the supplement industry profits from the vilification of carbs, and more. From the T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #nutrition #carbohydrates #fiber ======================== Original post: https://n...

[Part 1] Carbohydrates: Simple, Complex, Misunderstood Phrases and headlines like Eat Butter, famously featured on the cover of Time (or the simplistic distinction between good fats versus bad fats); questions like Where do you get your protein?; fad diets that vilify carbs—all of these illustrate how rudimentary much of the thinking about nutrition has become. Listen to today's episode from the T...

The Side Effects of the Hormones in Milk Within an hour of drinking dairy milk, blood levels of estrogen in men go up and testosterone goes down. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #milk #dairy #ditchdairy #hormones #estrogen #testosterone ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video...

The Baked Potato Deserves More Credit for Disease Prevention and Reduction, Research Finds The health benefits of baked potatoes are underrated. Research suggests this humble side can help those with type 2 diabetes, support heart health, and even reduce mortality risk. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #potato #potatoes #...

State Fairs Are a Nightmare for Animals State fairs have intimate ties to the meat and dairy industries, and the animals at fairs endure cruelty, stress and fear in the name of human entertainment. Listen to today's episode written by Lia Wilbourn at In Defense of Animals posted at All Creatures #vegan #Plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #vegan #statefair #animalabuse #minnesotastatefair #miracleofbir...

[Part 3] Review Of The Plant-Based Nutrition And Lifestyle Medicine News August 2025 Part 3 of the August review of lifestyle strategy news and studies for mental health, interventions to prevent cognitive decline, omega-3 fats, the huge benefits of physical activity, UPFs and thumbs up to eating potatoes. Learn more in today's episode, part 3 of 3, written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at Plant Based Hea...

[Part 2] Review Of The Plant-Based Nutrition And Lifestyle Medicine News August 2025 Part 2 of the August review of lifestyle strategy news and studies for mental health, interventions to prevent cognitive decline, omega-3 fats, the huge benefits of physical activity, UPFs and thumbs up to eating potatoes. Learn more in today's episode, part 2 of 3, written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at Plant Based Hea...

[Part 1] Review Of The Plant-Based Nutrition And Lifestyle Medicine News August 2025 This month I cover lifestyle strategies for mental health, interventions to prevent cognitive decline, omega-3 fats, the huge benefits of physical activity, UPFs and thumbs up to eating potatoes. Learn more in today's episode, part 1 of 3, written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at Plant Based Health Professionals UK #vegan...

13 Years Plant-Based: The Most Important Lessons I've Learned Along the Way Tim Kaufman reversed multiple chronic conditions and lost nearly 200 pounds, a remarkable transformation that he shared with Forks Over Knives in 2016. Since then, Kaufman has continued to inspire others through his blog and books. Now, more than a decade into his plant-based journey, he reflects on what he's learned. List...

From Sick, Disabled, and on Multiple Meds to Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet "I had to use crutches and canes and had leg braces to keep my legs from buckling. I had trouble getting out of chairs, walking, and driving. The more I hurt, the more I medicated, and the more I medicated, the more I hurt. It was a vicious cycle that sucked all the joy out of life. I was committing a slow, drawn-out suici...

Fiber or Low FODMAP for SIBO? It may not be the number of bacteria growing in our small intestine, but the type of bacteria, which can be corrected with diet. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #sibo #lowfodmap #fiber #guthealth ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/fiber...

What is the Vegan Trifecta? "I realized these three motivations—compassion for animals, personal health, and care for the planet—intersect in a powerful way." Listen to today's episode written by Diane Rose-Soloman at MainStreetVegan.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganfortheanimals #veganforenvironment #veganforhealth #vegantrifecta #reasonforvegan #vegantrifecta ====================...

[Part 2] How Contract Farming Makes Big Corporations Rich And Family Farmers Broke In the second half of this episode learn about how farmers suffer with unreliable, insufficient payments, cancelled contracts, and have to deal with contractually-obligated animal suffering. Listen to today's episode written by Seth Millsetin at sentientmedia.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #chicken #chi...

[Part 1] How Contract Farming Makes Big Corporations Rich And Family Farmers Broke Thanks to what's known as contract farming, many of the people who run chicken farms find themselves underpaid, debt-ridden and broke, with no foreseeable exit strategy. Meanwhile, the large agribusinesses with whom they're contracted rake in the profits. Listen to today's episode written by Seth Millsetin at sentie...

Why We Don't Recommend Eating Chickens Globally, we slaughter more than 200 million chickens every day for food, yet we know that eating beans would be better for our health, the planet, and of course, the chickens. Learn more in today's episode written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at Plant Based Health Professionals UK #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #plantbasednutrition #saturatedfat #chic...

[Part 2] Potatoes: What About Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and More? In the second half of this episode learn about the potato glycemic index, whether or not they spike our blood sugar and how to reduce their GI index. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #potatoes #diabetes #bloodsugar #bloodpressure #glycemicindex ==========...

[Part 1] Potatoes: What About Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and More? There are so many ways we eat potatoes—baked, mashed, hashed, fried, scalloped, roasted, and more—but should we be eating them at all? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #potatoes #diabetes #bloodsugar #bloodpressure #frenchfries =...

Cocoa vs. Cacao vs. Dutch-Processed: What's the Difference—and Does It Matter? "If you've ever paused mid-recipe wondering, "Can I use cocoa powder instead of cacao?" or "What even is Dutch-processed cocoa?", you're not alone. These chocolaty powders may look similar, but there are meaningful differences among them—especially when it comes to nutrition and how they perform in recipes." Listen to t...

[Part 2] 11 Tips For Beginners To Replace Eggs With More Nutritious Whole Foods Alternatives (With Suggested Recipes) In the second half of this episode hear more great tips about how to make favorites like egg salad, mayo, omelets and more, all with ingredients that are much healthier (and more ethical) than eggs. Written by Brigitte Gemme at Vegan Family Kitchen. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbr...

[Part 1] 11 Tips For Beginners To Replace Eggs With More Nutritious Whole Foods Alternatives (With Suggested Recipes) Brigitte Gemme shares tips about how to replace eggs in cooking - in both egg-centric dishes (e.g., omelets) and in those recipes where they play a support role (baking). The best part is that eggs can be substituted with whole food ingredients that are far more nutritious and heal...