Plant Based Briefing

Marian Erikson
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!

  1. Boosting Bone Health—The Vegan Way

    1 DAY AGO

    Boosting Bone Health—The Vegan Way

    Boosting Bone Health—The Vegan Way by Anna Pelzer at MainStreetVegan.com   Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/boosting-bone-health-the-vegan-way-by-anna-pelzer-vlce/    Related Episodes: 823: How to Get Calcium Without Dairy by Thomas Campbell MD at NutritionStudies.org 822: Calcium and Strong Bones by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org 612: 5 Tips To Maintain Strong Bones And Prevent Osteoporosis from Switch4Good.org 488: [Part 1] Calcium for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 489: [Part 2] Calcium for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 760: Fall Prevention Is the Most Important Thing for Preventing Osteoporosis Bone Fractures by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 913: Does Increasing Protein Intake Slow Age-Related Muscle Mass Loss? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Main Street Vegan Academy is the premier training & certification program for Vegan coaches. Their mission is to encourage the adoption and maintenance of a positive vegan lifestyle and a health-promoting diet, geared to the needs and preferences of the individual, for the purpose of creating a just world for all beings and protecting this planet. Founder Victoria Moran went vegan in 1983; overcame a binge-eating disorder; in 1985 wrote Compassion the Ultimate Ethic, the first book about Vegan philosophy and practice to come from an actual publisher; raised a Vegan daughter; wrote 12 additional books and has another on the way; and appeared twice on Oprah. Learn more at https://MainStreetVegan.com   How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #bonehealth #calcium #osteoporosis

    6 min
  2. Expert Tips to Help Parents of Picky Eaters Enjoy a Dairy-free Lifestyle

    2 DAYS AGO

    Expert Tips to Help Parents of Picky Eaters Enjoy a Dairy-free Lifestyle

    Expert Tips to Help Parents of Picky Eaters Enjoy a Dairy-free Lifestyle By Tiffany Bruno at Switch4Good.org   Original post: https://switch4good.org/expert-tips-to-help-parents-of-picky-eaters-enjoy-a-dairy-free-lifestyle/  Related Episodes: 6: Milk: The Top 10 Scariest Things by Switch4Good.org 22: Dairy and the Environment FAQ by Switch4Good.org 53: How Dairy Affects Children's Health by Dr. Justine Butler at Switch4Good.org 57: The Honest Truth: An Interview with a Former Dairy Farm Worker by Jackie Norman at Switch4Good.org 71: 6 Reasons to Detox from Dairy Today by Switch4Good.org 120: 8 Things You Don’t Know About Dairy by Dr. Darshan Shah at SwitchForGood.org 153: Dairy and Increased Risk of MS by Switch4Good.org 162: Dairy Studies: What the Industry Doesn't Want You to Know by Switch4Good.org 202: Dairy Linked to Acne, Diabetes, and Cancer According to Revolutionary Study by Switch4Good.org 306: Why Milk Is Bad For You – 9 Reasons You Should Avoid Dairy by Switch4Good.org 307: The Twisted History of Milk in America by Switch4Good.org 340: Milk and Osteoporosis: The Calcium Myth by Rick Scott at Switch4Good.org 385: Study Reveals Shocking Results: Cow’s Milk Ranks As The Number One Cause Of Fatal Anaphylaxis From Switch4Good.org 401: Mythbusting Soy: Women’s Health & Hormones from Switch4Good.org 432: 3 Myths About Soy And Men Debunked from Switch4Good.org 490: The Harmful Side Effects of Whey Protein from Switch4Good.org 548: The 411 on Cheese: Definition, Health Risks and Alternatives from Switch4Good.org 579: What About Yogurt? Why This Dairy Product Is Not As Healthy As You Think from Switch4Good.org 603: Cottage Cheese Doesn’t Deserve Your Attention from Switch4Good.org 612: 5 Tips To Maintain Strong Bones And Prevent Osteoporosis from Switch4Good.org 632: Sources Of Vitamin D: Everything You Need To Know by Rick Scott at Switch4Good.org 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 educate you to start living better and feeling better.    How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairyfree #dairy #ditchdairy #vegankids #pickyeaters

    7 min
  3. Treat Type 1 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet?

    3 DAYS AGO

    Treat Type 1 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet?

    Treat Type 1 Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/treat-type-1-diabetes-with-a-plant-based-diet/   Related Episodes: 802: Vegan Diet Lowers Insulin Needs for Type 1 Diabetic Patients by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com 801: The Incredible Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for People with Type 1 Diabetes by Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro at ForksOverKnives.com 800: Can Going Dairy-Free Help With Blood Sugar Control? By Tiffany Bruno at Switch4Good.org 882: [Part 1] Autoimmune Diseases and Diet: Here’s What You Need To Know by Lindsay Morris at ForksOverKnives.com 883: [Part 2] Autoimmune Diseases and Diet: Here’s What You Need To Know by Lindsay Morris at ForksOverKnives.com   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.   How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #diabetes #type1diabetes

    8 min
  4. Starbucks Drops Dairy-Free Surcharge

    5 DAYS AGO

    Starbucks Drops Dairy-Free Surcharge

    Starbucks Drops Dairy-Free Surcharge from VegNews.com   Original post: https://vegnews.com/starbucks-drops-dairy-free-surcharge   Switch4Good Justice Cup Campaign: https://switch4good.org/starbucks-justice-cup-campaign  Related Episodes: 405: We Need Price Parity Between Vegan and Non-Vegan Foods by John McDonnell at VeganSustainability.com 622: [Part 1] What Farm Subsidies Are and Why They Matter, Explained by Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org 623: [Part 2] What Farm Subsidies Are and Why They Matter, Explained by Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org 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.    How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #starbucks #justicecup #dairyfree #dairysubsidies

    5 min
  5. A Plea for Courage at the World Wildlife Fund

    30 OCT

    A Plea for Courage at the World Wildlife Fund

    A Plea for Courage at the World Wildlife Fund by Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org   Original post: https://climatehealers.org/blog/a-plea-for-courage-at-the-world-wildlife-fund/    V-COP 19 Registration: https://climatehealers.ticketspice.com/v-cop19-vegan-convergence-of-the-peoples-19 Vega - The Cow In The Room Video (1 min) https://vimeo.com/639434716    Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate. Dr. Rao is the author of two books, Carbon Dharma: The Occupation of Butterflies and Carbon Yoga: The Vegan Metamorphosis, and an Executive Producer of four documentaries, The Human Experiment (2013), Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014), What The Health (2017), and A Prayer for Compassion (2019). Dr. Rao is a Human, Earth and Animal Liberation (HEAL) activist, husband, dad and since 2010, a star-struck grandfather. He has promised his granddaughter, Kimaya, that the world will be largely Vegan before she turns 16 in 2026, so that people will stop eating her relatives, the animals. He has faith that humanity will transform to keep his pinky promise to Kimaya, not just for ethical reasons, but also out of sheer ecological necessity. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #climatecrisis #climatechange #chronicdisease #biodiversitycrisis #animalagriculture #worldwildlifefund #livingplanet #wwf

    8 min
  6. Is Funding From Industrial Agriculture Sabotaging U.S. Banks’ Climate Commitments?

    29 OCT

    Is Funding From Industrial Agriculture Sabotaging U.S. Banks’ Climate Commitments?

    Is Funding From Industrial Agriculture Sabotaging U.S. Banks’ Climate Commitments? by Dr. S. Marek Muller at Faunalytics.org   Original post: https://faunalytics.org/is-funding-from-industrial-agriculture-sabotaging-u-s-banks-climate-commitments/    Faunalytics is a non-profit organization providing animal advocates with data to understand how people think about and respond to advocacy, and the best strategies to inspire change for animals. They empower advocates with access to research, analysis, strategies, and messages that maximize their effectiveness to reduce animal suffering. Their online research library is free and has summaries of over 4,000 peer-reviewed research articles, public opinion surveys, and blog posts offering deep analysis on every animal issue you can think of. It’s the world’s biggest collection of opinion and behavior research about animal issues, and it’s presented with an emphasis on effectiveness, readability, and useability. Sign up for their email alerts and get weekly or monthly updates on the latest research.   How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #animalagriculture #climatechange #banks #bankfunding

    7 min

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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!

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