Plant Based Briefing

Dr. Darshan Shah discusses 8 things about dairy that'll shock you. From SwitchForGood.org. Switch 4 Good 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 Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatc...

The term "sustainable" animal products is simply greenwashing our food. Hope Bohanec of United Poultry Concerns and HumaneHoax.org explains why. Hope Bohanec has been involved in animal protection and environmental activism for 30 years and has published the book The Ultimate Betrayal: Is There Happy Meat? She is the Projects Manager for the national non-profit United Poultry Concerns (UPC) and th...

Given that diet is the number-one cause of death and disability, nutrition is surely the number-one subject taught in medical school, right? And it's certainly the number-one issue your doctor talks with you about, right? If only. How can there be such a disconnect between the available evidence and the practice of medicine? Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Dr. Michael Greger is...

Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares some plant-based pantry organization hacks for whole food plant based cooking. 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 printables on her website as wel...

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine explains the link between diet and Alzheimer's disease, and why a whole food plant based (WFPB) diet can minimize the risk of developing Alzheimer's, even if genetically predisposed.  The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Barnard, combining the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 phys...

Nellie Vance shares how and why she transitioned from a "junk food vegan" to Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) at ForksOverKnives.com. Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launche...

Louisa Richards at TheBeet.com shares results from a new study showing the benefits of plant based meats over animal meat. 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 amou...

Lara Robertson at GoodOnYou.eco shares 6 fashion industry 'facts' you're probably familiar with that deserve a closer look. Good on You is the world's leading source for fashion brand ratings. They're a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who care for our planet, people and animals and help drive the whole industry to become more sustainable and fair.  T...

Michael Ofei from The Minimalist Vegan describes the challenges and pressures of being an overweight vegan. Maša and Michael Ofei are best selling authors, passionate bloggers, youtubers and podcasters, exploring what it means to live with incredible intentionality. They create lots of amazing content covering a range of topics including minimalism, veganism (and delicious recipes), zero-waste liv...

Learn the true cause of Type 2 Diabetes and learn what's wrong with eggs from Julia Ryan and Madeline Bennett at Balanced.org. Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a time. Their community-led campaigns and institutional support programs have influenced nutrition po...

Miriam Porter shares 5 reasons to stop eating fish, at Animal Save Movement, posted at All-Creatures.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 with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, blogs, quotes and poetry, and lots of...

Hailey Welch at TheBeet.com interviews 315lb NFL player Lawrence Guy about how and why he's vegan. 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 and...

Part 3 of 3 of 'A Plant Based Diet for Beginners' covers the benefits to the environment and 6 tips to succeed, by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. 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...

Can you get all the nutrients you need on a plant based diet? Are supplements necessary? What are the health benefits? Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org explains. Part 2 of 3.  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 collaborati...

Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org explains what to eat and avoid on a plant based diet, the benefits for your health and the environment, and ways to implement it into your life for optimal success. Part 1 of 3.  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,...

Fiona Lamb at the Society for Humane Science explains some of the amazing abilities of pigs, how they're used in science and education, and some effective, ethical alternatives.  The Society for Humane Science is a Canadian non-profit organization working to promote better science without animals. Their mission is to build an ethical culture of science that respects animal life by promoting the re...

Dr. Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org explains why vegetarianism isn't enough; why he advocates veganism.  Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth's climate. Dr. Rao is the author of two books, Carbon Dharma: The Occupation of Butterflies and Carbon Yoga: The Vegan Metamorphosis, and an Executive Producer of four do...

Annie Green, RN, shares her success story of using a plant based diet to heal herself from prediabetes, asthma and anemia, at ForksOverKnives.com. Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestsellin...

Many are unaware of the suffering that the delicacy "shark fin soup" causes to sharks, to human health, and to our ecosystem and humanity as a whole. Learn about it in today's episode by StopSharkFinning.net and posted at FishFeel.org.  Fish Feel is the first organization devoted to promoting the recognition of fish as sentient beings deserving of respect and compassion. Despite fish constituting...

Maxwell Rabb at TheBeet.com shares some tips on how to eat vegan on a road trip. 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 and other essential nu...

Nico Stubler discusses whether passive veganism enables the very violence a vegan ethic is meant to stand against and makes the case for vegans taking the Liberation Pledge. Posted at SentientMedia.org. Nico Stubler is an animal liberation activist and a scholar with an MA in Animal Studies from NY University. They're also working on a book called Ban Meat: A Pragmatic Approach for Ending Animal A...

Switching to a plant-based diet has been shown to achieve far better outcomes than those reported on conventional treatments in both active and quiescent stages in both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and...

ProVeg International helps answer the question, "What do you eat?" by highlighting some common items in a plant based pantry.   ProVeg International is a food awareness organization striving for a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet. Their mission is to reduce the global consumption of animals by 50% by the year 2040. They ai...

Leather is not a waste product or by-product of animal agriculture, it's a co-product. In today's episode, Animal Liberation Victoria shares 17 reasons to go leather free. Posted at All-Creatures.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 with vegan resources relating to animal issues, i...

Dr. Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org explains why we not only need to go vegan, but why we need to go beyond vegan in light of the ecological crisis we face. He also talks about the courage it takes to face facts, buck the system and be vegan.  Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth's climate. Dr. Rao is the autho...