Tea consumption is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death in general, with each additional cup of green tea a day associated with a 4-percent lower mortality risk. What about cancer? Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2020/05/07/using-green-tea-to-help-prevent-cancer-and-treat-cancer/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutriti...
May 30, 2022•11 min•Ep. 286
How a high-fiber diet promotes weight loss, from a doctor (Dr. Will Bulsiewicz) who lost 50 lbs. By Lucy Dangizer at TheBeet.com. Part 2 of 2. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/high-fiber-weight-loss/ 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 a...
May 27, 2022•8 min•Ep. 285
How a high-fiber diet promotes weight loss, from a doctor (Dr. Will Bulsiewicz) who lost 50 lbs. By Lucy at TheBeet.com. Part 1 of 2. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/high-fiber-weight-loss/ 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 ...
May 26, 2022•9 min•Ep. 284
With government support and robust public policy, alternative proteins can help us achieve an equitable and sustainable global water system. By Amy Huang and Lauren Stone at GFI.org. Original post: https://gfi.org/blog/world-water-day-2021/ 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 ...
May 25, 2022•10 min•Ep. 283
Going plant based for your mental health? Here are some things to keep in mind. By Dr. Melissa Mondala at ForksOverKnives.com. Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/mental-health-plant-based-doctors-tips/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ 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....
May 24, 2022•8 min•Ep. 282
The ethics of zoos is a polarizing and complicated topic, even amongst vegans. Let’s see whether zoos are really the centers of education, amusement, conservation, and research they purport to be. By Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/zoos Zoo Video for Kids: https://bitesizevegan.org/ethics/kids-say-no-way-to-zoo-day/ Bite Size Vegan was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to solid, factual information on issues impacting their hea...
May 23, 2022•12 min•Ep. 281
Is it embarrassing to order dairy milk at a coffee shop? Gen Z thinks so. By Maxwell Rabb at TheBeet.com. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/is-it-embarrassing-to-order-dairy-milk-at-a-coffee-shop-gen-z-thinks-so/ Related Episodes: 275 , 276 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...
May 20, 2022•8 min•Ep. 280
Busting 3 common nutrition myths about plant based diets and children. By Isabel Lu at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/busting-nutrition-myths-how-plant-based-diets-are-healthy-for-children-families/ Nourish: The Definitive Plant Based Nutrition Guide for Families The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront ...
May 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 279
‘Is it ok for sanctuaries to give hens’ eggs to donors?’ and ‘The dilemma of backyard chicken-keeping’. By Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns at UPC-Online.org. Original posts: https://www.upc-online.org/pp/spring2014/sanctuary_hens_eggs.html https://www.upc-online.org/backyard/220202_the_dilemma_of_backyard_chicken-keeping.html FREE Chicken Webinar: https://humanehoax.org/chicken-webinar/ United Poultry Concerns, founded by Karen Davis, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassi...
May 18, 2022•10 min•Ep. 278
What evidence is there that our meat-sweet diets play a cause-and-effect role in dementia? Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org explains. Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2022/02/01/preventing-alzheimers-disease-with-diet/?queryID=54892ec88cec8ca0f260f93829d1fbf5 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 Lifest...
May 17, 2022•8 min•Ep. 277
The Switch4Good theory of change: dairy as a catalyst. Part 2 of 2. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/theory-of-change/ Moonshot Podcast - Sailesh Rao & Marian Erikson: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=503127114055421 Milked documentary: https://milked.film Prayer for Compassion documentary: http://aprayerforcompassion.com/ Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They’re ...
May 16, 2022•9 min•Ep. 276
The Switch4Good theory of change: dairy as a catalyst. From Switch4Good.org. Original post: https://switch4good.org/theory-of-change/ 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 and...
May 13, 2022•8 min•Ep. 275
The second half of “Why Aren’t More Veterinarians Vegan?” By Karen Asp at SentientMedia.org and posted at All-Creatures.org. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/articles2/ar-why-vets-not-vegan.html Our Honor: https://www.ourhonor.org/ All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, ...
May 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 274
Speciesism is a societal issue, but when those who believe that eating some animals but saving others is okay are the ones who have pledged to protect animals, the disconnect is mind-boggling, and it is an issue vegan veterinary professionals are becoming more vocal about. Part 1 of 2. By Karen Asp at SentientMedia.org and posted at All-Creatures.org. Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/articles2/ar-why-vets-not-vegan.html Jackie Norman, former dairy farmer, talk at Climate Healers Conf...
May 11, 2022•7 min•Ep. 273
The field of lifestyle medicine is rapidly making its way into mainstream conversations around chronic disease, diet, and sustainable patient care. But even as more doctors incorporate this holistic approach to medical care, many of us are left wondering, what the heck is lifestyle medicine, anyway? Megan Edwards explains at ForksOverKnives.com. Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/what-is-lifestyle-medicine/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-f...
May 10, 2022•11 min•Ep. 272
Doctors don’t learn nutrition in med school. Here’s how that affects you. By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/doctors-dont-learn-nutrition-in-med-school-heres-how-that-effects-you/ Find a doctor who knows nutrition: http://pcrm.org/findadoctor 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...
May 09, 2022•6 min•Ep. 271
What’s the vegan stance on horseback riding? A complex subject with many facets, horse riding is a controversial topic within the animal rights community. What’s the bottom line on riding horses: cruelty or companionship? By Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/horseriding Interview with Ren Hurst: https://bitesizevegan.org/ethics/learning-to-love-horses-one-trainers-journey-away-from-horseback-riding/ Video with Ren Hurst: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
May 06, 2022•8 min•Ep. 270
Fiber Fueled - the key to a strong immune system. By Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/fiber-fueled-the-key-to-a-strong-immune-system/ Fiber Fueled Book The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront of nutrition education and research. He is the coauthor of the bestselling book, The ...
May 05, 2022•10 min•Ep. 269
On International Respect For Chickens Day try thinking about them differently. By Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns at UPC-Online.org. Original post: https://www.upc-online.org/respect/220427_try_thinking_about_them_differently.html Register for the FREE Chicken Webinar May 21: https://humanehoax.org/chicken-webinar/ United Poultry Concerns, founded by Karen Davis, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for...
May 04, 2022•10 min•Ep. 268
Zero waste cooking for vegans - dos and don’ts. Part 2 of 2 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/zero-waste-cooking-for-vegans/ 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 strategies for success ...
May 03, 2022•11 min•Ep. 267
Zero waste cooking for vegans - dos and don’ts. Part 1 of 2 by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/zero-waste-cooking-for-vegans/ 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 strategies for success ...
May 02, 2022•11 min•Ep. 266
Do any benefits of alcohol outweigh the risks? By Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/2022/01/27/do-any-benefits-of-alcohol-outweigh-the-risks/?queryID=afdd41c0a4b8a88ee2b846658c2ca550 Related Episodes: 263: Guide to Vegan Alcohol 264: Guide to Healthy Vegan Wine 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 Fello...
Apr 29, 2022•9 min•Ep. 265
How do you ensure you are selecting the healthiest vegan wine without too much sugar, additives, tannins, or even extra calories? Anna Keeve explains at TheBeet.com. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/your-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-a-healthy-vegan-wine/ 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...
Apr 28, 2022•10 min•Ep. 264
If you've decided to eat vegan and avoid animal products, you may be surprised to learn that not all alcohol – including beer, wine, and spirits – is vegan. By Karen Asp at TheBeet.com. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/guide-to-vegan-alcohol/ 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...
Apr 27, 2022•10 min•Ep. 263
A large new study out of Harvard suggests that a small daily dose of olive oil may substantially reduce the risk of early death. That’s raising questions among whole-food, plant-based eaters, since avoiding added oil is a cornerstone of the WFPB diet. Elizabeth Turner explains at ForksOverKnives.com. Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/new-olive-oil-study-sparks-questions-whole-food-plant-based Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Related E...
Apr 26, 2022•9 min•Ep. 262
Some of Dr. Lorna Harries’ work involves using non-animal methods to study diabetes. Learn why she and her team are not using animals. By the Society for Humane Science. Related Episodes: 176 , 86 , 5 The Medical Illusion Documentary: https://evotionfilms.com “Contrary to what the public is being told, we are 60 years away from cures and effective treatments for most cancers, ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other major diseases. This poignant film explains why.” The Society for Humane Science ...
Apr 25, 2022•8 min•Ep. 261
Part 2. How we produce food affects wildlife and our environment. The collateral damage from toxic agricultural practices are devastating for endangered and threatened wild plants and animals. In addition to causing damage from feed-crop production and grazing, meat producers directly target many wild animals. By the Center for Biological Diversity at TakeExtinctionOffYourPlate.com. Original post: https://takeextinctionoffyourplate.com/how-meat-harms-wildlife Related Documentaries: VegMovies.com...
Apr 22, 2022•12 min•Ep. 260
How we produce food affects wildlife and our environment. The collateral damage from toxic agricultural practices are devastating for endangered and threatened wild plants and animals. In addition to causing damage from feed-crop production and grazing, meat producers directly target many wild animals. By the Center for Biological Diversity at TakeExtinctionOffYourPlate.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://takeextinctionoffyourplate.com/how-meat-harms-wildlife Related Documentaries: VegMovie...
Apr 21, 2022•11 min•Ep. 259
How one family lost 250 pounds and reversed disease by going vegan. By Elysabeth Alfano at TheBeet.com. O riginal post: https://thebeet.com/how-one-family-lost-250-pounds-and-reversed-disease-by-going-plant-based/ Plant Based Health Documentaries: Forks Over Knives What The Health Eating You Alive PlantPure Nation They’re Trying to Kill Us The Engine 2 Kitchen Rescue The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice. They cover everything from ...
Apr 20, 2022•8 min•Ep. 258
Humans have long used our ability to experience complex emotions to distinguish ourselves from other animals. But is this ability really isolated to our species? And if non-human animals do have the capacity to emote, what does that say about how we treat them? By Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/animalsgrieve . Bite Size Vegan was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to solid, factual information on issues impacting their health, ...
Apr 19, 2022•12 min•Ep. 257
