Marian Erikson

Plant Based Briefing

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The daily inspiration you need to stay committed to your healthy, compassionate, and sustainable lifestyle. I narrate the best articles from experts in plant-based and vegan living—all with permission and passion—curated and narrated for you in just 10 minutes every weekday. Episodes cover the many compelling reasons to embrace a vegan lifestyle. From the ethical treatment of animals to key health benefits, environmental impact, and social justice issues like world hunger and climate change, you'll hear it all. Stay informed about critical subjects such as antibiotic resistance, wildlife conse...

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Marian Erikson

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plantbasedbriefing.com

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Jun 30, 2026

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195: [Part 2] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight the Healthy Way by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 21.01.2022

195: [Part 2] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight The Healthy Way by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org Here's how to gain weight in a healthy way, on a plant-based diet. Conversations around weight usually revolve around losing extra pounds, but that isn't the story for everyone. Many people actually struggle with the opposite — feeling underweight and wanting to gain pounds to achi...

194: [Part 1] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight The Healthy Way by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 20.01.2022

194: [Part 1] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight The Healthy Way by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org Conversations around weight usually revolve around losing extra pounds, but that isn't the story for everyone. Many people actually struggle with the opposite — feeling underweight and wanting to gain pounds to achieve an optimal weight. Here's how to gain weight in a healthy way,...

193: Cultured Meat for Pet Food: Game Changer! By Paul Benton at UnchainedTV.com 19.01.2022

Because, Animals, a hi-tech pet food company, is about to launch a lab-based mice treat for cats! The mice are alive and well, by the way. By Paul Benton at UnchainedTV.com. UnchainedTV is a non-profit media organization focusing on animal rights, the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, climate change, food justice, health, and associated issues like human world hunger and workers' rights. They p...

192: Biden Pledges $1 Billion to Meat Farmers. Why Not Invest in Plant Protein? By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com 18.01.2022

When the Biden administration announced a $1 billion plan to help out farmers struggling to put food – specifically meat – on Americans' tables, it was met with praise by the farming community, but the question is, why not invest in the future of plant-based protein instead? By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, exp...

191: Is Soy Healthy for Breast Cancer Survivors? By Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 17.01.2022

Is soy healthy for breast cancer survivors? Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 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...

190: 5 Facts About Soy Milk by Switch4Good.org 14.01.2022

Did you know that soy milk is a nutritional powerhouse? Switch4Good shares 5 facts about soy milk. #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #Dair yFree #Switch4Good #ditchdairy #dairyisscary #soy #soymilk #soybean #phytoestrogen #estrogen #completeprotein #calcium #vitamind #latte

189: Research Confirms that If Everyone Went Vegan Nations Could Save Millions in Healthcare and A Third of Britons Highly Approve of Vegan Diets, by Jordi Casamitjana at VeganFTA.com 13.01.2022

Research Confirms that If Everyone Went Vegan Nations Could Save Millions in Healthcare and A Third of Britons Highly Approve of Vegan Diets, by Jordi Casamitjana at VeganFTA.com  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 VeganFTA is a small team of vegan activists supporting all forms of activism. They create videos highlighting the work of activists and animal rescuer...

188: Where Do You Get Your Protein? By PlantPureCommunities.org 12.01.2022

PlantPure Communities explains why getting enough protein isn't a concern on a plant based diet. The nonprofit organization PlantPure Communities (PPC) works to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities through research, policy, and program activities. They collaborate with local community organizations to educate people about the health and environmental benefits of a whole food...

187: [Part 2] The Top 7 Alternative Protein Trends to Watch for in 2022 by Maille O'Donnell at GFI.org 11.01.2022

As the alternative protein industry matures, which product type, innovation, and investment trends will take the stage in 2022? GFI's experts predict what's next. By Maille O'Donnell at GFI.org. Part 2 of 2. 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...

186: [Part 1] The Top 7 Alternative Protein Trends to Watch for in 2022 by Maille O'Donnell at GFI.org 10.01.2022

As the alternative protein industry matures, which product type, innovation, and investment trends will take the stage in 2022? GFI's experts predict what's next. By Maille O'Donnell at GFI.org. 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...

185: The Good On You Team's 2022 Sustainable Resolutions by Isobella Wolfe at GoodOnYou.eco 07.01.2022

Do you want to minimize your environmental impact in 2022 but don't know where to start? The Good On You team members share their green and sustainable resolutions for the new year. By Isobella Wolfe at GoodOnYou.eco. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Good on You is the world's leading source for fashion brand ratings. They're a group of campaigners, fashion pro...

184 Why Going Vegan Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for the Environment by Dana Hudepohl at ForksOverKnives.com 06.01.2022

From land use, to water supply, to greenhouse gas emissions, what you put on your plate has repercussions for the planet. Dana Hudepohl at ForksOverKnives.com compares the environmental impacts of meat and plant foods when it comes to each of these key issues. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here , or email feedback to Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Kniv...

183: Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 05.01.2022

Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains the health benefits of plant based meats. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 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...

182: The Intelligence of Human Physiology: The Gift by Dr. Will Tuttle at WorldPeaceDiet.org 04.01.2022

Dr. Will Tuttle explains the intelligence of human physiology and what a gift it is.  A visionary speaker, educator, author, and musician, he's a former Zen monk with a Ph. D. from U.C., Berkeley, and a vegan since 1980. He has appeared in many radio, television, print, and online interviews, as well as documentary films, including Cowspiracy; Prayer for Compassion; HOPE: What You Eat Matters; Veg...

181: 6 Easy Steps to Cut Out Cheese by Switch4Good.org 03.01.2022

Switch4Good shares 6 easy steps to cut cheese out of your diet.  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 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...

180: Resolution Time: How to Reach Your Weight Loss and Fitness Goals by Hailey Welch at TheBeet.com 31.12.2021

5 tips to help you achieve your New Year's health and wellness goals. By Hailey Welch at TheBeet.com 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 which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron an...

179: [Part 2] What to Eat (and Drink) for Better Sleep by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 30.12.2021

Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares what to eat and drink, and when, to promote better sleep. Part 2 of 2. 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, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our time...

178: [Part 1] What to Eat (and Drink) for Better Sleep by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 29.12.2021

Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares what to eat and drink, and when, to promote better sleep. Part 1 of 2. 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, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders of our time...

177: Chef AJ's Incredible Weight Loss Story by Elysabeth Alfano at JaneUnchained.com 28.12.2021

Hear highlights of Chef AJ's incredible weight loss story in this blog post by Elysabeth Alfano at JaneUnchained.com. Elysabeth interviews Chef AJ on the Plant Based Business Hour show - you can watch the full interview here .  Jane Unchained is a non-profit media organization focusing on animal rights, the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, climate change, food justice, health, and associated i...

176: So, You Think Dissection is Great for Education? Think Again! From ForHumaneScience.org 27.12.2021

The Society for Humane Science debunks the widely held assumption that animal dissection is the best way to learn about anatomy and body systems, despite the availability of a wide array of non-animal teaching methods (e.g., virtual anatomy tools). The Society for Humane Science is a Canadian non-profit organization working to promote better science without animals. Their mission is to build an et...

175: [Part 2] Dining by Traffic Light: Green is for Go, Red is for Stop by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 24.12.2021

Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains his traffic light system for ranking the relative healthfulness of food. Part 2 of 2. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food s...

174: [Part 1] Dining by Traffic Light: Green is for Go, Red is for Stop by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 23.12.2021

Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains his traffic light system for ranking the relative healthfulness of food. Part 1 of 2. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food s...

173: 5 Blue Zones Hacks to Promote a Longer, Healthier Life by Dan Buettner at ForksOverKnives.com 22.12.2021

In this adapted excerpt from his book The Blue Zones Challenge , Dan Buettner shares 5 Blue Zones hacks for a longer, healthier life. At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here , or email feedback to Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing...

172: Plant Based Food Preparedness For Your Family: Start With a Mindset Shift by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 21.12.2021

Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com explains why plant-based and vegan people need to start thinking about food preparedness. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 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...

171: Technical Outrage: Innovation to Reduce Animal Use by Karthik Sekar at Faunalytics.org 20.12.2021

Karthik Sekar, Ph. D, outlines the technical — and ethical — promises of microbial fermentation in a way that is both exciting and inspiring. Karthik is the author of After Meat: The Case for an Amazing Meat-Free World. Karthik Sekar, Ph. D is a trained scientist and engineer. He finished his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina, his PhD in Chemical Engineering from...

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