Wool is not a fiber simply provided by nature — it is a scaled product of modern industrial, chemical, ecological and genetic intervention that’s a significant contributor to the climate crisis, land degradation, water use, pollution and biodiversity loss. Here’s an excerpt from the ‘Shear Destruction’ report by the Center for Biological Diversity and Collective Fashion Justice’s CIRCUMFAUNA Initiative. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 The Center for Biol...
Jan 24, 2022•7 min•Ep. 196
195: [Part 2] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight The Healthy Way by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org Here’s how to gain weight in a healthy way, on a plant-based diet. Conversations around weight usually revolve around losing extra pounds, but that isn’t the story for everyone. Many people actually struggle with the opposite — feeling underweight and wanting to gain pounds to achieve an optimal weight. By Ocean Robbins of FoodRevolution.org. Part 2 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Foo...
Jan 21, 2022•10 min•Ep. 195
194: [Part 1] Plant Based Weight Gain Tips: How to Gain Weight The Healthy Way by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org Conversations around weight usually revolve around losing extra pounds, but that isn’t the story for everyone. Many people actually struggle with the opposite — feeling underweight and wanting to gain pounds to achieve an optimal weight. Here’s how to gain weight in a healthy way, on a plant-based diet. By Ocean Robbins of FoodRevolution.org. Part 1 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Foo...
Jan 20, 2022•9 min•Ep. 194
Because, Animals, a hi-tech pet food company, is about to launch a lab-based mice treat for cats! The mice are alive and well, by the way. By Paul Benton at UnchainedTV.com. UnchainedTV is a non-profit media organization focusing on animal rights, the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, climate change, food justice, health, and associated issues like human world hunger and workers’ rights. They profile vegan activists and celebrities and reports on animal rights news, issues, and events, bringi...
Jan 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 193
When the Biden administration announced a $1 billion plan to help out farmers struggling to put food – specifically meat – on Americans' tables, it was met with praise by the farming community, but the question is, why not invest in the future of plant-based protein instead? By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice. They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it ev...
Jan 18, 2022•8 min•Ep. 192
Is soy healthy for breast cancer survivors? Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 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 ...
Jan 17, 2022•6 min•Ep. 191
Did you know that soy milk is a nutritional powerhouse? Switch4Good shares 5 facts about soy milk. #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #Dair yFree #Switch4Good #ditchdairy #dairyisscary #soy #soymilk #soybean #phytoestrogen #estrogen #completeprotein #calcium #vitamind #latte
Jan 14, 2022•8 min•Ep. 190
Research Confirms that If Everyone Went Vegan Nations Could Save Millions in Healthcare and A Third of Britons Highly Approve of Vegan Diets, by Jordi Casamitjana at VeganFTA.com Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 VeganFTA is a small team of vegan activists supporting all forms of activism. They create videos highlighting the work of activists and animal rescuers. They write and publish articles on all aspects of veganism, and they share articles, videos, a...
Jan 13, 2022•7 min•Ep. 189
PlantPure Communities explains why getting enough protein isn’t a concern on a plant based diet. 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, PlantPure N...
Jan 12, 2022•7 min•Ep. 188
As the alternative protein industry matures, which product type, innovation, and investment trends will take the stage in 2022? GFI’s experts predict what’s next. By Maille O’Donnell at GFI.org. Part 2 of 2. 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. GFI understands that with “alternative proteins” we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the ris...
Jan 11, 2022•9 min•Ep. 187
As the alternative protein industry matures, which product type, innovation, and investment trends will take the stage in 2022? GFI’s experts predict what’s next. By Maille O’Donnell at GFI.org. 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. GFI understands that with “alternative proteins” we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic...
Jan 10, 2022•9 min•Ep. 186
Do you want to minimize your environmental impact in 2022 but don’t know where to start? The Good On You team members share their green and sustainable resolutions for the new year. By Isobella Wolfe at GoodOnYou.eco. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 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 and h...
Jan 07, 2022•10 min•Ep. 185
From land use, to water supply, to greenhouse gas emissions, what you put on your plate has repercussions for the planet. Dana Hudepohl at ForksOverKnives.com compares the environmental impacts of meat and plant foods when it comes to each of these key issues. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here , or email feedback to Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, ...
Jan 06, 2022•9 min•Ep. 184
Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains the health benefits of plant based meats. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 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 gen...
Jan 05, 2022•7 min•Ep. 183
Dr. Will Tuttle explains the intelligence of human physiology and what a gift it is. A visionary speaker, educator, author, and musician, he’s a former Zen monk with a Ph.D. from U.C., Berkeley, and a vegan since 1980. He has appeared in many radio, television, print, and online interviews, as well as documentary films, including Cowspiracy; Prayer for Compassion; HOPE: What You Eat Matters; Vegan: Everyday Stories; and Animals and the Buddha. Dr. Tuttle and his spouse Madeleine provide lecture ...
Jan 04, 2022•11 min•Ep. 182
Switch4Good shares 6 easy steps to cut cheese out of your diet. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fantastic podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch actress/health coach Alexandra Paul - they'll inspire...
Jan 03, 2022•9 min•Ep. 181
5 tips to help you achieve your New Year’s health and wellness goals. By Hailey Welch at TheBeet.com The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/vegan-fitness/ Follow Plant Based Br...
Dec 31, 2021•10 min•Ep. 180
Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares what to eat and drink, and when, to promote better sleep. 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 revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems ...
Dec 30, 2021•12 min•Ep. 179
Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares what to eat and drink, and when, to promote better sleep. 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 revolutionary leaders of our times, Food Revolution Network aims to empower individuals, build community, and transform food systems ...
Dec 29, 2021•12 min•Ep. 178
Hear highlights of Chef AJ’s incredible weight loss story in this blog post by Elysabeth Alfano at JaneUnchained.com. Elysabeth interviews Chef AJ on the Plant Based Business Hour show - you can watch the full interview here . Jane Unchained is a non-profit media organization focusing on animal rights, the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, climate change, food justice, health, and associated issues like human world hunger and workers’ rights. They profile vegan activists and celebrities and r...
Dec 28, 2021•8 min•Ep. 177
The Society for Humane Science debunks the widely held assumption that animal dissection is the best way to learn about anatomy and body systems, despite the availability of a wide array of non-animal teaching methods (e.g., virtual anatomy tools). The Society for Humane Science is a Canadian non-profit organization working to promote better science without animals. Their mission is to build an ethical culture of science that respects animal life by promoting the reduction and replacement of ani...
Dec 27, 2021•7 min•Ep. 176
Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains his traffic light system for ranking the relative healthfulness of food. Part 2 of 2. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 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 Lifesty...
Dec 24, 2021•7 min•Ep. 175
Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains his traffic light system for ranking the relative healthfulness of food. Part 1 of 2. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Or send me feedback via email at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 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 Lifesty...
Dec 23, 2021•7 min•Ep. 174
In this adapted excerpt from his book The Blue Zones Challenge , Dan Buettner shares 5 Blue Zones hacks for a longer, healthier life. At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here , or email feedback to Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since the...
Dec 22, 2021•8 min•Ep. 173
Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com explains why plant-based and vegan people need to start thinking about food preparedness. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No 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 website as well as great recipes and...
Dec 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 172
Karthik Sekar, Ph.D, outlines the technical — and ethical — promises of microbial fermentation in a way that is both exciting and inspiring. Karthik is the author of After Meat: The Case for an Amazing Meat-Free World. Karthik Sekar, Ph.D is a trained scientist and engineer. He finished his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina, his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University, and a postdoctoral position in Systems Biology at ETH Zurich. He currently w...
Dec 20, 2021•12 min•Ep. 171
Learn about the different types of fermentation for alternative protein production, and why fermentation is important. From GFI.org. 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. GFI understands that with “alternative proteins” we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic disease, and ultimately feed more people with fewer resources...
Dec 17, 2021•10 min•Ep. 170
Many say it’s expensive to be plant based. But it’s quite the opposite, it turns out. By Dawn Yanek at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients. Original post: https://thebeet.com/is-it-expensive-to-be...
Dec 16, 2021•10 min•Ep. 169
Jeff Novick MS, RD explains the principles of calorie density for nutrition and weight management. At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintain...
Dec 15, 2021•8 min•Ep. 168
Andrea Sereda gained weight when she went vegan. She then went WFPB and lost 150 pounds! At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a websit...
Dec 14, 2021•6 min•Ep. 167
