Plant Based Briefing

From Bacon-Lover to Vegan: My Unlikely Journey to Better Health

“My parents are retired dairy and cattle farmers, and I farmed pigs and chickens myself. I was also an avid fisherman. Veganism was not remotely appealing to me. In fact, I ridiculed it… I was obese (305 pounds), with prediabetes, high cholesterol, inflammation, frequent chest pain, gout, acid reflux, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, and cons...

Cut the Calorie-Rich-And-Processed Foods (CRAP) (ENCORE)

We have an uncanny ability to pick out the subtle distinctions in calorie density of foods, but only within the natural range - we can’t figure out junk food. Listen to today’s 7-min episode. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #Plantbasednutrition #caloriedensity #processedfo...

The Beginner’s Guide to a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet (Encore)

If you think moving to a plant-based diet sounds like a great idea, but you don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. We’ve got the tools, insights, and expertise to make the change easy and enjoyable.

If you’re ALREADY VEGAN for the animals, check out Episode 324 for some ethical reasons to eat a HEALTHIER, Whole Food...

[Part 2] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods (Encore)

In the second half of this article, learn what foods to eliminate in order to heal autoimmune disease or any inflammatory illness. 

I knew about step 1, but learned so much more about "why", and steps 2 & 3 are on my radar now, again! (they used to be before, but I've been slipping, plus I better understand the importance of t...

[Part 1] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods (Encore)

This is AMAZING information! Learn how to heal autoimmune disease, or any inflammatory illness, with supermarket foods. By @drgoldner at @nutritionstudies.

#vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #lupus #healinglupus #autoimmunedisease #inflammation #inflammatorydisease #hypernourishing #sclerod...

Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Healthiest of Healthy Foods (Encore)

In his book How Not to Die, Dr. Greger centers his recommendations around a Daily Dozen checklist of healthy foods he tries to eat each day. There’s even a free app to keep track. 

Listen to today’s 10-min episode for details written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wf...

Smart Parent’s Guide to Why Kids Should Not Have Dairy Products

Dairy is the single most important animal food to eliminate from your family’s diet.

Listen to today’s episode for details, written by Eric C. Lindstrom at NutritionStudies.org 

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairy #ditchdairy #dairyandcancer 

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Pros and Cons of Raw Food Diets

Is there an advantage to eating a raw plant-based diet over a diet of raw and cooked whole plant foods? Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Kristine Dennis at NutritionFacts.org.

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #raw #rawfood #rawfooddiet #rawfoodist

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[Part 2] Sleep Hacks: How to Sleep Better with Diet and Lifestyle

In the second half of this episode learn about some of the best foods and beverages to help you sleep, how the timing of eating and drinking impacts sleep, and several other sleep hacks to help you sleep better. Written by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #sleephygiene #sleep #sleephacks...

[Part 1] Sleep Hacks: How to Sleep Better with Diet and Lifestyle

Everybody sleeps, but that doesn't mean we all sleep well. Here’s how to design your diet and lifestyle to get the most out of your nightly z’s. Written by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #sleephygiene #sleep #sleephacks 

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Fuel Your Fire: Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzón on Food, Fitness, and Staying Motivated

A longtime advocate of plant-based living, Arzón brings the same energy she’s known for on the bike into the kitchen, where she focuses on fueling her body with intention and joy. Listen to today’s episode written by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com 

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #peloto...

The Meat Industry’s Hidden Link to Wildfires

Cattle ranching fuels climate pollution, but its land-clearing effects can also make wildfires more likely to spread. Listen to today’s episode written by Jessica Scott-Reid at sentientmedia.org.

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wildfires #climatechange #meatandclimatechange #ghg 

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Rewilding Your Community Through Food

You don’t have to live in the wilderness to rewild. Whether you live in the countryside or in a city or town, rewilding by adding more native plants and protecting and restoring natural places is good for both nature and our wellbeing. Listen to today’s episode written by the Center for Biological Diversity.

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #rewild #...

The Liver King “Wrong” About Carnivore Diet—Just Don’t Tell His Supplement Customers 

The Liver King says he was wrong about the carnivore diet—but his brand, and his supplement empire, still promote the same primal message. Listen to today’s episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #carnivorediet #liverking #rawliver #ancestraldiet

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