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 #peloton #robinarzon #veganathlete #plantbasedathlete ========================== Original post: https://www.fork...
Jul 07, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1096
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 ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia.org/meat-industrys-link-to-wildfires/ ========================= Related Episodes: SEARCH: Use search fe...
Jul 04, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1095
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 #rewilding #nativeplants #CSAs #pollinators #deforestation #reforestation ========================== Orig...
Jul 03, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1094
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 ========================== Original post: https://vegnews.com/liver-king-carnivore-diet Related Episodes: Use searc...
Jul 02, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1093
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 ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-one-egg-a-day-too-much/ ========================== Related Episodes Use Search Field where ...
Jul 01, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1092
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 #dietforanewplanet #mayallbefed #foodrevolution #baskinrobbins ========================== Original post: h...
Jun 30, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1091
[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 ========================== Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/natural-migraine-relief/ ============================...
Jun 27, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1090
[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 #migraines #sleephygiene #hydration #migrainerelief #naturalmigrainerelief ========================== Ori...
Jun 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1089
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 @thebraindocs. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #braindocs #creatine #alzheimers #dementia #cognitivedecli...
Jun 25, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1088
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 #beans #cognitivedecline #alzheimers #brainhealth #processedmeat #dementia ========================== Origi...
Jun 24, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1087
Everything in Moderation: Wishful Thinking or Wisdom in Action? Moderate consumption of unhealthy food and beverages is frequently encouraged as a step in the direction toward better health outcomes. Listen to today’s episode for details, written by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #moderation #nutrition #faddiets #plantbasednutrition ======================== Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/everything-in-moderation-wishful-thinking-or-...
Jun 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1086
Is There Really Pus in Milk? What does the “milk pus test” tell us about the U.S. milk supply? Dairy cows might normally live for about 20 years, but they are typically slaughtered for hamburger after they’re just a few years old when they produce less milk and their profitability drops. But another leading cause of cow culling is mastitis––udder inflammation and infections––which affects 99.7 percent of all dairy operations in the United States. Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael ...
Jun 20, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1085
Vegan For 10 Years: 10 Reasons Why It’s Still The Best Decision I Ever Made. Part 1 of 2. In the second half of this episode hear some more health reasons to live vegan, as well as some ethical reasons. share 10 of the most powerful reasons that stick with me today. Written by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #reasonsforvegan #environment #health #ethics #animalrights #animalabuse #humanelyraised #humanemeat ======================= Original po...
Jun 19, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1084
Vegan For 10 Years: 10 Reasons Why It’s Still The Best Decision I Ever Made. Part 1 of 2. I’ve been vegan for 10 years. There are hundreds of reasons why I still think this was the best decision ever. In celebration of my first vegan decade, in this post, I will share 10 of the most powerful reasons that stick with me today.” Written by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #reasonsforvegan #environment #health #ethics #animalrights #animalabuse #h...
Jun 18, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1083
Growing Your Own Food In addition to benefits to your health there are many reasons to consider growing your own food. Listen to today’s episode written by Dr Jeffrey Pierce at Love.Life Telehealth And check out some related episodes in the show notes at PlantBasedBriefing.com/episodes #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #gardening #growyourown #organic #vegetablegarden ================== Original post: https://telehealth.love.life/physicians-perspective-growing-your-own-food/ Related Episode...
Jun 17, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1082
Overcoming Lupus Learn how switching to a plant-based diet may improve the health of lupus patients, including studies and resources, success stories, and recipes. Written by Miriam Porter at PlantBasedTreaty.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #WFPB #lupus ================== Original post: https://plantbasedtreaty.org/overcoming-lupus/ Related Episodes: 1043: A Nourishing Green Smoothie By Dr. Brooke Goldner https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/1043-a-nourishing-green-smoothie-by-dr-bro...
Jun 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1081
Pea Protein: Busting The Myths About This Superfood Pea protein is having its day in the sun. However, despite its rising popularity, this nutritious ingredient faces some misconceptions. Let’s separate fact from fiction and explore why this humble legume deserves a spot on your plate, even as an undetectable ingredient in a finished product. Listen to today’s episode written by Simon Middleton at ProVeg.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #peaprotein #peas #protein #plantprotein #beyond...
Jun 13, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1080
Why Are Fireworks Harmful To Wild Animals And What Can Replace Them? In the second half of this episode learn how pollution from fireworks harms wildlife, how many individuals are harmed, and what solutions and alternatives are available. From L'Éthiquerie at Faunalytics.org . Part 1 of 2. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #fireworks #animaladvocacy ====================== Original post: https://faunalytics.org/why-are-fireworks-harmful-to-wild-animals-and-what-can-replace-them/ ============...
Jun 12, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1079
Why Are Fireworks Harmful To Wild Animals And What Can Replace Them? Part 1. Despite the pleasure that fireworks bring to some people, studies show that they have harmful effects on other animals. This blog looks at their key animal welfare outcomes and potential alternatives. From L'Éthiquerie at Faunalytics.org . Part 1 of 2. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #fireworks #animaladvocacy ====================== Original post: https://faunalytics.org/why-are-fireworks-harmful-to-wild-animals-...
Jun 11, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1078
Chemical Safety, Cultivated Meat, and Our Health More than 95 percent of human exposure to industrial pollutants like dioxins and PCBs comes from fish, other meat, and dairy. Cultivated meat can be ‘clean’ in comparison and healthier for you, other animals and the planet. Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #altproteins #cultivatedmeat #antibioticresistance #mercurypoisining #maha #animalag #toxins #bioaccumulation...
Jun 10, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1077
The Tofu Era Is Upon Us: How This Ancient Protein Is Redefining Clean Eating As consumers push back on ultra-processed foods, tofu is making a comeback as the go-to clean protein—especially for GLP-1 users and wellness-minded eaters. Listen to today’s episode written by the VegNews Editors at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #UPFs, #ultraprocessedfoods #semaglutide #glp1 #ozempic #wegovy #tofu #maha #protein #cleanprotein #plantprotein ========================== Original post: ...
Jun 09, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1076
Bird Flu: Emergence, Dangers, and Preventive Measures In the second half of this episode learn about the virus mutating and getting more virulent, whether it can be eradicated, what are the breeding grounds for disease, what we can do about it, and how to eat to beat bird flu. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @ NutritionFacts.org . #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #birdflu #avianflu #pandemics ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/bird-flu-emergence-da...
Jun 06, 2025•11 min•Ep. 1075
Bird Flu: Emergence, Dangers, and Preventive Measures In the United States in January 2025 alone, approximately 20 million commercially-raised birds, mostly egg-laying hens, were affected by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). These numbers are staggering yet barely scratch the surface of a potentially larger threat looming over the country. If action is not taken now, the next pandemic could be far deadlier than the 1918 influenza and COVID-19. Listen to today’s episode written by Dr....
Jun 05, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1074
NIH’s Initiative to Prioritize Human-Based Research a ‘Big Win for Animals,’ Says Doctors Group “Animal experiments are poorly representative of human health and disease and rarely predictive of drug efficacy, safety, and toxicity in humans. The reliance on animals is a direct contributor to high failure rates in the drug development pipeline.” Listen to today’s episode from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #vivisection #nonanimalme...
Jun 04, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1073
Where Are They Now? Updates from Some of Our All-Time Favorite Success Stories Hear updates from some of Forks’ favorite success stories - people reversing debilitating and sometimes life-threatening diseases. Listen to today’s episode written by Lisa Esile at ForksOverKnives.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #successstories #liverdisease #hypertension #diabetes #heartdisease ========================== Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/success-stories/success-stories-...
Jun 03, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1072
Rising Malnutrition Risks Spark Push for Plant-Based Diets Among Ozempic Users Experts share why a diet rich in plant-based, nutrient-dense foods is key to staying healthy when using medications that curb your appetite. Listen to today’s episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #semaglutide #glp1 #ozempic #wegovy #malnutrition #scurvy #plantbasednutrition ========================== Original post: https://vegnews.com/ozempic-glp-1-malnutrition Re...
Jun 02, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1071
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/ Related Episodes: FLOW IN THE KITCHEN book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ 929: [Part 1] Is a ...
May 30, 2025•7 min•Ep. 1070
[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 commonly. Written by John McCracken, InvestigateMidwest.org. Part 3 of 3. #vegan #plantbased #plantbased...
May 29, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1069
[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 McCracken, InvestigateMidwest.org. Part 2 of 3. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #avianflu #bi...
May 28, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1068
[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 #plantbasedbriefing #avianflu #birdflu #depopulation #culling #indemnitypayments #animalcruelty =======...
May 27, 2025•8 min•Ep. 1067
