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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Jun 30, 2026

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1070: Tips For Healthy Eating On A Budget by Simon Middleton at ProVeg.org 30.05.2025

Tips For Healthy Eating On A Budget Yes, prices are up – but you can still make healthy and delicious plant-based meals without overspending. Listen to today's episode written by Simon Middleton at ProVeg.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbasedonabudget #inexpensivediet #savemoney  ======================== Original post: https://proveg.org/news/tips-for-healthy-eating-on-a-budget/...

1069: [Part 3] Underage Workers, Millions Of Dollars And Trucks Full Of Dead Chickens — Inside The Business Of Killing In Response To Bird Flu by John McCracken at InvestigateMidwest.org 29.05.2025

[Part 3] Underage Workers, Millions Of Dollars And Trucks Full Of Dead Chickens — Inside The Business Of Killing In Response To Bird Flu In the third part of this article learn about huge payouts companies receive for killing their birds as well as one of the cruelest possible methods to kill them that's banned elsewhere and supposed to only be used in "constrained circumstances", but is used comm...

1068: [Part 2] Underage Workers, Millions Of Dollars And Trucks Full Of Dead Chickens — Inside The Business Of Killing In Response To Bird Flu by John McCracken at InvestigateMidwest.org 28.05.2025

[Part 2] Underage Workers, Millions Of Dollars And Trucks Full Of Dead Chickens — Inside The Business Of Killing In Response To Bird Flu In the second part of this article learn about the underage labor used in the physically and emotionally dangerous jobs of killing infected flocks, and learn about the issues caused with the one-conttractor system the government has put in place. Written by John...

1067: [Part 1] Underage Workers, Millions Of Dollars And Trucks Full Of Dead Chickens — Inside The Business Of Killing In Response To Bird Flu by John McCracken at InvestigateMidwest.org 27.05.2025

[Part 1] Underage Workers, Millions Of Dollars And Trucks Full Of Dead Chickens — Inside The Business Of Killing In Response To Bird Flu The federal government has a single contractor to assist with killing infected flocks, leading to delays and the use of controversial culling methods. Listen to today's episode written by John McCracken, InvestigateMidwest.org. Part 1 of 3. #vegan #plantbased #pl...

1066: How to Slow Cancer Growth by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 26.05.2025

How to Slow Cancer Growth At this very moment, many of us have tumors growing inside our bodies, so we cannot wait to start eating and living more healthfully. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #cancer #cancergrowth #plantbasednutrition #wfpb ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/v...

1065: [Part 2] Diet, Lifestyle And Prostate Cancer by Dr. Shireen Kassam at PlantBasedHealthProfessionals.com 23.05.2025

1065: [Part 2] Diet, Lifestyle And Prostate Cancer by Dr. Shireen Kassam at PlantBasedHealthProfessionals.com Diet, Lifestyle And Prostate Cancer [Part 2] In the second half of this episode hear some more specific foods and lifestyle factors to help with prostate cancer prevention and treatment. Written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at PlantBasedHealthProfessionals.com .  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbri...

1064: [Part 1] Diet, Lifestyle And Prostate Cancer by Dr. Shireen Kassam at PlantBasedHealthProfessionals.com 22.05.2025

Diet, Lifestyle And Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common cancer in men in the UK and about two thirds of all PC cases occur in high income countries. Individuals who migrate from low incidence countries acquire the risk of their new country. This provides us with suggestive evidence that environmental and lifestyle factors contribute to PC risk, with dietary factors also being i...

1063: Pennsylvania Egg Brand Agrees to Drop Deceptive 'Free-Roaming' Label by Jessica Scott-Reid at SentientMedia.org 21.05.2025

Pennsylvania Egg Brand Agrees to Drop Deceptive 'Free-Roaming' Label Pennsylvania egg brand Alderfer advertised its eggs as "free-roaming," was sued after footage showed they were lying and misleading consumers. Listen to today's episode written by Jessica Scott-Reid at sentientmedia.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #eggs #humanehoax #alderfereggs #freerange #humanelyraised #freeroaming...

1062: 5 Everyday Things You Didn't Know Were Hurting Animals by Ellie Flemming at VeganFTA.com 20.05.2025

5 Everyday Things You Didn't Know Were Hurting Animals We all want to believe that we're doing our best to be kind to animals, but there are hidden practices in industries and activities that we often don't think about that can cause harm to animals in ways we never realised. Listen to today's episode for details. Written by Ellie Flemming at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #an...

1061: The Secret To Success? These Athletes Choose Plant-Based Diets by Emily Styrka at ProVeg.org 19.05.2025

The Secret To Success? These Athletes Choose Plant-Based Diets "Despite widespread belief that a plant-based diet isn't compatible with peak physical performance, numerous high-profile athletes have proven otherwise, showing that a diet rich in plant-based protein and fibre can help you to thrive and excel in the sporting world, regardless of your chosen field. Here are just a few examples to insp...

1060: [Part 2] Job Security for Farmers, Food Security for All by Chelsea Montes de Oca at GFI.org 16.05.2025

Job Security for Farmers, Food Security for All [Part 2] In the second half of this episode hear how crop diversification with staples like pulses (peas, beans, lentils), fungi, and aquatic plants can supply the alt protein demand. Also learn things people can do to help make the transition and to support farmers as innovators, land stewards, and economic anchors in their communities! Written by C...

1059: [Part 1] Job Security for Farmers, Food Security for All by Chelsea Montes de Oca at GFI.org 15.05.2025

Job Security for Farmers, Food Security for All [Part 1] Sustainable protein innovation can support rural livelihoods, strengthen food systems, and protect the planet. Listen to today's episode written by Chelsea Montes de Oca at GFI.org #Vegan #PlantBased #plantbasedbriefing #GFI #alternativeprotein #altprotein #plantbasedmeat #biodiversity #farmers #jobsecurity ================ Original post: ht...

1058: [Part 2] MAHA's 'Natural' Foods Obsession Doesn't Account for the Way We Actually Eat by Jessica Scott-Reid at SentientMedia.org 14.05.2025

MAHA's 'Natural' Foods Obsession Doesn't Account for the Way We Actually Eat (Part 2) In the 2nd half of this episode, learn how the MAHA movement's desire to eat more "naturally" may be grounded in a need for people to feel empowered, but it's definitely not scalable to earth this way. Reminds me of a quote from Sailesh Rao in The End of Medicine film, "When we say we'll go back to small scale fa...

1057: [Part 1] MAHA's 'Natural' Foods Obsession Doesn't Account for the Way We Actually Eat by Jessica Scott-Reid at SentientMedia.org 13.05.2025

MAHA's 'Natural' Foods Obsession Doesn't Account for the Way We Actually Eat (Part 1) From homesteading to organic farming, raw milk to backyard eggs, the trend toward traditional living may seek simplicity and nostalgia. But it often overlooks the complexities of scaling food systems, and promotes misleading ideas about what's "natural." Written by Jessica Scott-Reid at sentientmedia.org. #vegan...

1056: The Side Effects of Artificial Food Coloring and Dyes: Cancer and ADHD by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 12.05.2025

The Side Effects of Artificial Food Coloring and Dyes: Cancer and ADHD Excluding artificial food colors from children's diets can improve ADHD symptoms. The FDA has announced an "understanding with industry" to phase out synthetic food dyes. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @ NutritionFacts.org , and a statement in response to the "understanding with industry" from the En...

1055: Mothers and Daughters and Sons and Steaks by Michelle Schaefer at MainStreetVegan.com 09.05.2025

Mothers and Daughters and Sons and Steaks In honor of Mothers Day this weekend, consider that animals love their babies too and, just as humans, they long to nurse, nuzzle, and bond with their babies. They cry, and some go crazy when their babies are taken from them, just as we would. What we put into our mouths is our choice. Listen to today's episode written by Michelle Schaefer at MainStreetVeg...

1054: Why We Do Not Recommend The Carnivore Diet by Dr. Shireen Kassam at PlantBasedHealthProfessionalsUK.com 08.05.2025

Why We Do Not Recommend The Carnivore Diet  The carnivore diet, which consists exclusively of animal-based foods, has gained popularity in recent years. While some proponents claim it offers numerous health benefits, many of these claims lack scientific backing. Here are ten key reasons why we do not recommend the carnivore diet. Written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at PlantBasedHealthProfessionals.com #...

1053: Why Filling Your Glycogen Stores Matters More Than You Think by Dr Alona and Dr Matt at ConnectionDocs.com 07.05.2025

Why Filling Your Glycogen Stores Matters More Than You Think "Have you ever found yourself doing everything right—eating clean, working out, staying disciplined—yet still feeling strangely off? Maybe you wake up in the middle of the night, your heart racing. Or you crash mid-afternoon despite your green smoothie. Or you carry a kind of low-grade tension that coffee can't fix and meditation can't m...

1052: Gaming the System: Cardiologists, Heart Stents, and Upcoding by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 06.05.2025

Gaming the System: Cardiologists, Heart Stents, and Upcoding Cardiologists can criminally game the system by telling a patient they have a much more serious, unstable disease than they really have, fraud that results in unnecessary procedures, unnecessary cost, and unnecessary patient harm. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbase...

1051: The Evidence Supporting A Plant-Based Diet For Optimal Health And Prevention of Chronic Disease from Plant Based Health Professionals UK 05.05.2025

The Evidence Supporting A Plant-Based Diet For Optimal Health And Prevention Of Chronic Disease Unhealthy diets are the number one cause of death and disability in the UK, resulting in a rising burden of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. A predominantly plant-based diet has been shown to reduce the risk of these diseases, improving health and longevity. Learn some of the key fa...

1050: What We're Getting Wrong About Inflammation: Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella Explains by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com 02.05.2025

What We're Getting Wrong About Inflammation: Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella Explains Inflammation is at the root of many chronic diseases, from heart disease and Type 2 diabetes to autoimmune disorders, and it can even contribute to certain types of cancer. Yet, despite its profound impact on health, inflammation remains widely misunderstood. Shilpa Ravella, M.D., a gastroenterologist and autho...

1049: Why Vegans Should Eat More Plant Based by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 01.05.2025

Why Vegans Should Eat More Plant Based One cannot assume that simply avoiding animal foods will necessarily produce a healthy diet. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #vegandiet #plantbasednutrition ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/why-vegans-should-eat-more-plant-based/   Related Episodes: 3...

1048: Common Mistakes Vegan Travelers Make When Planning a Trip by Rebecca Gade Sawicki at HappyCow.net 30.04.2025

Common Mistakes Vegan Travelers Make When Planning a Trip  "While vegan scenes around the world have drastically improved (Paris, I'm looking at you!), as a vegan travel advisor, there are still roadblocks that I consistently see people run up against.  While traveling as a vegan takes a bit of extra work, there are ways you can ensure smoother travel and maybe even an adventure of a lifetime! So,...

1047: How Can I Lower My Triglycerides? By Thomas Campbell MD at NutritionStudies.org 29.04.2025

How Can I Lower My Triglycerides? "Going to the doctor for your fasting lipid panel results can be an exercise in confusion. You will get numbers for your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol ("unhealthy" cholesterol), HDL cholesterol ("healthy" cholesterol), and triglycerides. Although the major emphasis in treating abnormal lipid panel results focuses on getting LDL cholesterol below a certain lev...

1046: I Went Whole-Food, Plant-Based at 60 and Reversed Sleep Apnea, Prediabetes by Elisa Dworak at ForksOverKnives.com 28.04.2025

I Went Whole-Food, Plant-Based at 60 and Reversed Sleep Apnea, Prediabetes I wasn't sure where this lifestyle would take me, but over the past five years I've gradually lost 115 pounds and reversed my prediabetes and sleep apnea. Listen to today's success story written by Elisa Dworak at ForksOverKnives.com  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #forksoverknives #sleepapnea #prediabetes #we...

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