Plant Based Briefing

Marian Erikson

The daily inspiration you need to stay committed to your healthy, compassionate, and sustainable lifestyle. I narrate the best articles 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. 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!

  1. Rethinking Easter: Choosing Lentils Instead Of Lamb

    23 HR AGO

    Rethinking Easter: Choosing Lentils Instead Of Lamb

    Rethinking Easter: Choosing Lentils Instead Of Lamb Easter is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and feasting. Traditionally, roast lamb has been the centrepiece of many Easter meals, symbolising renewal and sacrifice. However, as we become more aware of the health, environmental, and ethical implications of our dietary choices, it's worth considering a delicious and nutritious alternative: lentils. These tiny, nutrient-packed legumes offer a delicious, sustainable, and compassionate alternative to lamb, aligning with modern values of health-consciousness and environmental responsibility.  Learn more in today's episode, written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at Plant Based Health Professionals UK #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #plantbasednutrition #easter #lamb #easterlamb #compassion #legumes #sustainability ========================== Original post: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/rethinking-easter-choosing-lentils-instead-of-lamb  ========================== RELATED EPISODES: Use search field at PlantBasedBriefing.com/episodes  ========================== Plant-Based Health Professionals UK is an non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and advocacy on whole food plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine for prevention and treatment of chronic disease. In addition to practicing conventional medicine, they promote health and well-being using a plant-based lifestyle approach. They reaize there is no doubt that conventional medicine has resulted in some astonishing advances in patient care. However, the current model of healthcare in the UK focuses primarily on treating established disease, rather than emphasising interventions that could prevent or reduce the burden of chronic disease. They provide a valuable resource for the education of healthcare professionals and the general public alike and aim to empower individuals to take control of their own health. Dr. Shireen Kassam founded PBHP UK in 2018. She's a certified lifestyle medicine physician and author of the book, Eating Plant-Based, Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions, co-authored with her sister Zahra, was published in January 2022. She has also co-edited the textbook Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice, published in September 2022. Learn more at https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/  ============================== FOLLOW PLANT BASED BRIEFING ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/

    9 min
  2. 5 Lies We're Told As Children About Animals

    24 MAR

    5 Lies We're Told As Children About Animals

    5 Lies We're Told As Children About Animals "When we're little, we're taught to love animals – we sleep with stuffed cows, watch movies about brave pigs and loyal dogs, and cry when the baby deer loses their mother. But somewhere along the way, we're also taught something else: to look away. To silence that compassionate voice within us. Here are five of the biggest lies we're told as children about animals, and how they shape the way we see the world." Written by Elle Flemming at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #infantindoctrination #humanehoax #humanewashing ====================   Original Post: https://veganfta.com/blog/2025/10/25/5-lies-were-told-as-children-about-animals  =================== 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, and images from other creators.  ============================== FOLLOW PLANT BASED BRIEFING ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/

    6 min
  3. 1229: The Best Milk Alternative: Oat vs. Soy Milk by Kristine Dennis at NutritionFacts.org

    17 MAR

    1229: The Best Milk Alternative: Oat vs. Soy Milk by Kristine Dennis at NutritionFacts.org

    The Best Milk Alternative: Oat vs. Soy Milk They're both great options and MUCH healthier and more ethical than animal milk, but can oat milk's nutritional profile compete with soy milk's? Listen to today's episode written by Kristine Dennis at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #plantmilk #oatmilk #soymilk #dairy #cowmilk   ===================== Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-milk-alternative-oat-vs-soy-milk/  New Documentary (Free): How Not To Die https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-not-to-die-documentary/  ====================== 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 general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. He founded NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is a non-profit, non-commercial, science-based public service provided by Dr. Michael Greger, providing free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos. There are more than a thousand videos on nearly every aspect of healthy eating, with new videos and articles uploaded every day.   His latest books —How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet — became instant New York Times Best Sellers. His two latest books, How to Survive a Pandemic and the How Not to Diet Cookbook were released in 2020.  100% of all proceeds he has ever received from his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements have always and will always be donated to charity.   FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/

    7 min
  4. 1228: Vegan Joy: Joy Is Revolutionary by Vasile Stanescu at Substack.com/@winforanimals

    10 MAR

    1228: Vegan Joy: Joy Is Revolutionary by Vasile Stanescu at Substack.com/@winforanimals

    Vegan Joy: Joy Is Revolutionary "As I tell my students on the first day of my animal studies class: "Drop this class. Trust me, drop this class. You do not want to know what I know. I do not want to know what I know; no one wants to know what I know." So how, then, can I talk about vegan joy? Because vegan joy is how we win."  Hear more in today's episode written by Vasile Stanescu at Substack.com/@winforanimals #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganism #veganjoy #animalliberation ========================== Original post: https://substack.com/home/post/p-178356785  ================= Vasile Stanescu is an associate professor of Communication at Mercer University. He has been vegan for over 20 years and has been publishing work on effective animal liberation for over a decade. He holds a PhD in Modern Thought and Literature, with a focus on environmental rhetoric, from Stanford University. Dr. Stanescu is the co-founder and former co-senior editor of the Critical Animal Studies Book Series published by Brill/Rodopi Press, co-founder of the North American Association for Critical Animal Studies (NAACAS), fellow of the European Association for Critical Animal Studies (EACAS) and former co-organizer for the the Stanford Environmental Humanities Project. Stanescu's areas of expertise are in animal studies, food studies, media studies, and environmental communication. Dr. Stanescu has conducted research on locavorism, humane meat, lab-grown meat, the effectiveness of plant-based meat substitutes, and the ethics of the removal of invasive species ============================== FOLLOW PLANT BASED BRIEFING ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/

    8 min
  5. 1227: The Doctor Who Prescribes Food: How Dr. Neal Barnard is Changing Medicine by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com

    3 MAR

    1227: The Doctor Who Prescribes Food: How Dr. Neal Barnard is Changing Medicine by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com

    The Doctor Who Prescribes Food: How Dr. Neal Barnard is Changing Medicine For decades, Neal Barnard, MD has been transforming medicine with food—and using plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic disease. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #plantbaseddoc #plantbasednutrition #reversediabetes #PCRM #nealbarnard ========================== Original post: https://vegnews.com/the-doctor-who-prescribes-food-how-dr-neal-barnard-is-changing-medicine  Related Episodes: Use search feature at https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/episodes-search    ======================== Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-based magazine, and they create amazing content from food and fashion to travel, celebrity interviews, beauty and health info, a meal planner, and vegan travel excursions. Their Guide section on their website is full of great information and they have an online shop where you can find cookbooks, foods, kitchen tools, vegan meal delivery services. They also have a website, VeganWeddings.com. Please visit www.VegNews.com for a wealth of resources.  ======================== FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/

    10 min
  6. The New Dietary Guidelines: More Triangle Than Pyramid?

    25 FEB

    The New Dietary Guidelines: More Triangle Than Pyramid?

    The New Dietary Guidelines: More Triangle Than Pyramid? Those paying attention during the past few weeks will have probably noticed that the recently released 2025–2030 guidelines have provoked a large press response and widespread feedback from doctors, scientists, and concerned citizens. This is not unusual. The release of new dietary guidelines often attracts a ton of attention. However, the noise surrounding this latest edition may be even louder than usual. There are several reasons why. Written by Nelson Huber-Disla at the T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #DGA #dietaryguidelines #industryinfluence #carnivore #maha #UPFs #processedfoods #naturalfoods #realfood #healthyprocessedfoods  ======================== Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/the-new-dietary-guidelines-more-triangle-than-pyramid/  ========================== Related Episodes: use search feature at https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/episodes-search      ========================= 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 China Study, and his legacy, the China Project, is one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted. Their mission is to promote optimal nutrition through science-based education, advocacy, and research. By empowering individuals and health professionals, we aim to improve personal, public, and environmental health. ====================== FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/

    10 min
  7. Sales of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Jumped 16%, FDA Data Shows

    17 FEB

    Sales of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Jumped 16%, FDA Data Shows

    Sales of Antibiotics for Farm Animals Jumped 16%, FDA Data Shows The sharp one-year increase is raising concerns among public health experts.Listen to today's episode written by Natasha Gilbert at sentientmedia.org. **And check out the free documentary on antibiotic or antimicrobial resistance, THE END OF MEDICINE AS WE KNOW IT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYHTr7NDdQ  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #antibioticresistance, #AMR #antimicrobialresistance  ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia.org/sales-of-antibiotics-for-farm-animals-jumped/  ========================= Related Episodes: SEARCH: Use search feature at https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/episodes-search     Documentary: The End of Medicine as We Know It https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYHTr7NDdQ  881: Alternative Proteins' Place On The Global Health Agenda https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/881-alternative-proteins-place-on-the-global-health-agenda-by-chelsea-montes-de-oca-at-gfiorg  637: [Part 2] Zoonotic Disease And Animal Welfare In The U.S. https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/637-part-2-zoonotic-disease-and-animal-welfare-in-the-us-by-kristen-a-stilt-bonnie-nadzam-at-faunalyticsorg  616: There's Nothing Natural About Modern Meat https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/616-theres-nothing-natural-about-modern-meat-by-jessica-scott-reid-at-sentientmediaorg 360: Antibiotic Resistance Genes in the Guts of Vegetarians vs. Meat-Eaters https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/360-antibiotic-resistance-genes-in-the-guts-of-vegetarians-vs-meat-eaters-by-dr-michael-greger-at-nutritionfactsorg 333: [Part 2] Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Increasing the Impact of Pandemics https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/333-part-2-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-increasing-the-impact-of-pandemics-by-proveg-international-at-provegcom 332: [Part 1] Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Increasing the Risk of Pandemics https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/332-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-increasing-the-risk-of-pandemics-by-proveg-international-at-provegcom 326: Eating our way to Extinction – Film Review https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/205-eating-our-way-to-extinction-film-review-by-bronwyn-slater-at-vegansustainabilitycom ====================== Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around animal agriculture across the globe. They seek to create and sustain a sense of global urgency about the agriculture industry's impact on the climate crisis, extraction of natural resources and systematic exploitation of the fringes of society. They're doing this through critical commentary, investigative journalism, creating resources, strengthening the journalist and advocate community, partnering with publishers and holding the media accountable when it fails to report on the most pressing issues of our time.  ========================== FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@plantbasedbriefing     Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GONW0q2EDJMzqhuwuxdCF?si=2a20c247461d4ad7 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-based-briefing/id1562925866 Your podcast app of choice: https://pod.link/1562925866 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plant-based-briefing/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedbriefing/

    8 min

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The daily inspiration you need to stay committed to your healthy, compassionate, and sustainable lifestyle. I narrate the best articles 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. 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!

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