Plant Based Briefing
The daily inspiration you need to stay committed to your healthy, compassionate, and sustainable lifestyle. I bring you the best insights 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 conservation, and the vital role of sustainable living in our everyday choices. Whether you're looking for guidance on plant-based nutrition, creative vegan recipes, tips for eco-friendly travel, or the latest in plant-based entertainment, this podcast has something for you. Each episode is designed to empower you with knowledge and strengthen your commitment to living a life that aligns with your values. Join our community of compassionate listeners who are passionate about making a positive impact through their choices. Tune in daily and transform your understanding of plant-based living while gathering inspiration to continue on your journey. Let's inspire each other to make kinder, healthier, and more sustainable choices—one episode at a time. Your path to a compassionate lifestyle starts here!
Episodes
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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Is One Egg a Day Too Much?
Greater egg consumption confers a higher risk of premature death based on meta-analyses of studies involving more than ten million participants. Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org.
#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #eggs #cholesterol #dietarycholesterol
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Why the Heir to the Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Empire Walked Away From It All
The son of the ice cream behemoth chose veganism over inventing the 32nd flavor. In this VegNews exclusive, John Robbins reveals what it’s like to walk away from an ice cream cone-shaped swimming pool. Listen to today’s episode written by Tanya Flink at VegNews.com
#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #johnrobbins #d...
[Part 2] Natural Migraine Relief: How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help With Symptoms
Listen to the 2nd half of this episode for more natural ways to treat migraines including specific foods and recipes. Written by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org
#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #ginger #migraines #sleephygiene #hydration #migrainerelief #naturalmigrainerelief
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[Part 1] Natural Migraine Relief: How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help With Symptoms
People who suffer from migraines are advised to rely on medications that offer limited relief and come with unwanted side effects. Are there more natural ways to treat migraines that work? Listen to today’s episode written by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org
#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #ginger #...
Creatine, Brain Health, And Alzheimer’s: The Research, Explained
“A new pilot study on creatine and Alzheimer’s disease has caused a stir in the science, health, and wellness circles of social media, with many viral videos making bold claims like “creatine reverses memory loss” or “creatine reduces the risk of dementia. But what does the science actually show?”
By Dr Ayesah Sherzai at @thebrai...
Want to Keep Your Brain Sharp? New Research Suggests a Helpful Food Swap
Swapping bacon for beans might benefit your brain. A new Harvard study suggests replacing just one daily serving of processed meat with nuts or beans is linked to a 19% lower risk of dementia. Listen to today’s episode written by Lindsay Morris at ForksOverKnives.com
#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #bacon #b...
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