Plant Based Briefing

Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains how not to die from kidney disease and diabetes. 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 and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing i...

Dr. Michelle McMacken at ForksOverKnives.com explains what will happen when you stop eating meat. Michelle McMacken, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and an assistant professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine. An honors graduate of Yale University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, she has more than 14 years of experience practicing primary care,...

Hope Bohanec of United Poultry Concerns and The Humane Hoax explains which eggs are ethical to eat. Hope 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 the host of the Hope for the Animals Podcast - one of m...

Good On You explains what vegan fashion is, and why people choose to support cruelty-free and sustainable fashion. 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. They help people choose rewarding, responsible fashion brands that do good, over...

ProVeg explains how a plant based diet is better for the planet, with positive effects on the environment including the preservation of biodiversity, more sustainable use of resources, and combatting climate change. 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...

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, plant-based (WFPB) diet. PPC was formed following the release of the 2015 documentary, PlantPur...

Tom Ben-Arye explains how the Good Food Institute's new University course is empowering the next generation of alternative protein researchers. 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. "Alternative meat proteins" include plant-based meat, cultivated meat, and fermentation. G...

Dr. Sailesh Rao of ClimateHealers.org discusses how those consuming animal products are perpetuating social injustice.  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 Produc...

Sandra Nomoto of SandraNomoto.com explains why vegans don't eat honey.  "The Content Doctor" Sandra Nomoto is a content writer and editor for ethical and cruelty-free businesses, and copyeditor, ghostwriter, and book formatter for authors. At 25, she founded Conscious Public Relations Inc., an award-winning public relations agency that focused on telling the stories of purpose-driven businesses. S...

Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns explains why she no longer uses the word "meat". Karen Davis is is the President and Founder of United Poultry Concerns, a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens in Virginia. She is the author of numerous books, essays, articles and campaigns advocating for these bird...

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine outlines how much protein you need, the problems with too much protein, and the best sources. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Barnard, combining the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians, dietitians, and scientists and almost 200,000 members worldwide. They're changing the wa...

Maša Ofei of The Minimalist Vegan discusses a farmer who shared her feelings about sending animals to slaughter after she's formed bonds with them.  Maša and her husband Michael are best selling authors, passionate bloggers, YouTubers and podcasters, exploring what it means to live with incredible intentionality. They create tons of amazing content covering a range of topics including minimalism,...

Ocean Robbins of Food Revolution Network discusses cultured, or "lab grown" meat … what it is, how it's made, and the pros and cons. 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 revol...

Ocean Robbins of Food Revolution Network discusses cultured, or "lab-grown", meat … what it is, how it's made, and the pros and cons. 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 revo...

Brigitte Gemme of Vegan Family Kitchen shares 10 tips to ease your transition to eating vegan as a family. Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans. to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! I subscribe to her meal plantNo 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 webs...

The folks at Switch4Good explain some of the most common problems with consuming dairy. Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health, working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have an awesome podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/heal...

This is a bonus episode in honor of International Pandemic Outreach Day, organized by the folks at EatingAnimalsCausesPandemics.com. Bronwyn Slater at VeganSustainability.com explains why zoonotic diseases are on the rise and what we can do to prevent the next, more deadly, pandemic.  Vegan Sustainability is an online magazine rooted in a non-violent ethos that advocates love and compassion for al...

The Society for Humane Science presents information on animal testing: how it hinders scientific advancements we desperately need, and what alternatives exist. Dr. Elisabeth Ormandy also shares an exciting update about Canada's animal testing laws. The Society for Humane Science is a Canadian non-profit organization that works to promote better science without animals. Their mission is to build an...

Dr. T. Colin Campbell explains how nutrition can offer an important path to fight viral diseases like COVID-19.  This is the second part of a 2-part commentary Dr Campbell wrote in the spring of 2020 for PlantPureCommunities.org. I summarize Part 1 in the introduction of the episode. In January 2021, Dr Campbell published a peer-reviewed article supporting this commentary. That link can be found a...

Gemma Davis of TheCompassionateRoad.com outlines simple ways to lessen our impact on the planet. Gemma a Naturopath, yoga teacher and co-author of The Compassionate Kitchen cookbook, and an Ambassador for the animal protection group, Voiceless. She's incredibly passionate about helping others live healthy, conscious lives and her website is full of fantastic information, recipes and links to her p...

Dr Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains about the most likely reason most of our loved ones will die, and what can be done to prevent it. Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed...

Brian Wendel of Forks Over Knives explains the difference between a Plant Based Diet, a Vegan Diet, and a Whole Food Plant Based Diet. Brian Wendel is founder and president of Forks Over Knives and creator and executive producer of the Forks Over Knives feature film. In 2011, the now world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives was released, showing people how to regain control of their health and t...

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