Plant Based Briefing

Marian Erikson
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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. [Part 2] Why Dairy Is Hiding in So Many Foods

    1 DAY AGO

    [Part 2] Why Dairy Is Hiding in So Many Foods

    Why Dairy Is Hiding in So Many Foods - Part 2 In the 2nd half of this episode learn how government support of the dairy industry went from an historical accident to entrenched policy, and the damage it’s causing. Written by Seth Millstein at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairy #nationalschoollunchprogram #USDA #historyofdairy #dairycheckoff #dietaryracism ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia.org/dairy-hiding-in-so-many-foods/   Related Episodes/Resources: BONUS 2: Juneteenth: Dairy and Dietary Racism https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/bonus-juneteenth-dairy-and-dietary-racism-by-switch-4-good-at-switch4goodorg 307: The Twisted History of Milk in America https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/307-the-twisted-history-of-milk-in-america-by-switch4goodorg  345: Why Wasting Milk In Schools Is A Bigger Problem Than You Think https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/345-why-wasting-milk-in-schools-is-a-bigger-problem-than-you-think-by-switch4goodorg 539: Student Sues School District for Free Speech Violation for Silencing Her Criticism of Cow’s Milk https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/539-student-sues-school-district-for-free-speech-violation-for-silencing-her-criticism-of-cows-milk-by-pcrmorg 776: Taking Down Dairy is Key to Planetary Health https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/776-taking-down-dairy-is-key-to-planetary-health-by-sailesh-rao-at-climatehealersorg 769: Why Do Milk Drinkers Live Shorter Lives on Average? https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/769-why-do-milk-drinkers-live-shorter-lives-on-average-by-dr-michael-greger-at-nutritionfactsorg   ========================= 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/      #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairy #nationalschoollunchprogram #USDA #historyofdairy #dairycheckoff #dietaryracism

    7 min
  2. [Part 1] Why Dairy Is Hiding in So Many Foods

    2 DAYS AGO

    [Part 1] Why Dairy Is Hiding in So Many Foods

    Why Dairy Is Hiding in So Many Foods - Part 1 When you think of dairy, you probably think of milk, cheese or maybe yogurt. You probably don’t think about hot dogs, flavored potato chips, canned tuna or gum — and yet those are but a few of the countless foods that can stealthily contain dairy. Why do so many foods have milk byproducts in them? The US Government has a lot to do with it. Written by Seth Millstein at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairy #nationalschoollunchprogram #USDA #historyofdairy #dairycheckoff #dietaryracism ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia.org/dairy-hiding-in-so-many-foods/ ========================= 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/      #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #dairy #nationalschoollunchprogram #USDA #historyofdairy #dairycheckoff #dietaryracism

    9 min
  3. 57% of U.S. Adults Consume Pro-Inflammatory Diets

    3 DAYS AGO

    57% of U.S. Adults Consume Pro-Inflammatory Diets

    New Study Finds 57% of U.S. Adults Consume Pro-Inflammatory Diets “A recent large-scale analysis has found that the majority of Americans are eating an inflammatory diet, increasing their risk for a range of health problems, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer.” Listen to today’s episode written by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com @forksoverknives. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #inflammation #inflammatorydiet  ========================== Original post:  https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/study-finds-57-percent-americans-consume-inflammatory-diet/ Related Episodes: 158: How to Eat to Reduce Plantar Fasciitis Pain, From a Doctor https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/158-how-to-eat-to-reduce-plantar-fasciitis-pain-from-a-doctor-by-karen-asp-at-thebeetcom  203: Foods That Cause Inflammation and Which Foods are Anti-Inflammatory? https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/203-foods-that-cause-inflammation-and-which-foods-are-anti-inflammatory-by-dr-michael-greger-at-nutritionfactsorg 286: Using Green Tea to Help Prevent Cancer and Treat Cancer https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/286-using-green-tea-to-help-prevent-cancer-and-treat-cancer-by-dr-michael-greger-at-nutritionfactsorg 373: [Part 1] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/373-part-1-healing-autoimmune-disease-with-supermarket-foods-by-brooke-goldner-md-at-nutritionstudiesorg 374: [Part 2] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/374-part-2-healing-autoimmune-disease-with-supermarket-foods-by-brooke-goldner-md-at-nutritionstudiesorg 570: Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Lupus  https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/570-anti-inflammatory-diet-for-lupus-by-dr-michael-greger-at-nutritionfactsorg   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. Since then Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a website filled with the latest research, success stories, recipes, and tools to help people at every phase of their plant-based journeys. They also have a cooking course, a meal planner, a line of food products, and a magazine. Please visit www.ForksOverKnives.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/      #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #inflammation #inflammatorydiet

    5 min
  4. What Makes Animal Protein High Quality?

    4 DAYS AGO

    What Makes Animal Protein High Quality?

    What Makes Animal Protein High Quality? Although the long-held belief that animal-based proteins are more complete than plant proteins has been refuted, this misconception persists. Where did it originate?  By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org  #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantprotein #animalprotein #protein #highqualityprotein ======================== Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/what-makes-animal-protein-high-quality/  Related Episodes: 524: [Part 2] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 523: [Part 1] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com 400: 'Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein' & 'The Protein-Combining Myth' by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 316: The No-B.S. Guide to Plant-Based Protein by Courtney Davison at ForksOverKnives.com 295: ‘Changing Protein Requirements’ & ‘Increasing Protein Intake After Age 65’ by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org ======================= 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/      #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantprotein #animalprotein #protein #highqualityprotein

    6 min
  5. How To Prevent A Pantry Moth Infestation

    5 DAYS AGO

    How To Prevent A Pantry Moth Infestation

    How To Prevent A Pantry Moth Infestation. I’m currently dealing with a pantry moth infestation. NOT FUN! Listen to today’s episode to learn how you can avoid this time-consuming and extremely costly situation. Written by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #pantrymoths #mealmoths #weevilmoths #infestation #pantrystorage  ======================= Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/how-to-prevent-pantry-moth-infestation/ Related Episodes: 679: [Part 1] How To Store Groceries To Reduce Food Waste And Cook Faster https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/679-part-1-how-to-store-groceries-to-reduce-food-waste-and-cook-faster-by-brigitte-gemme-at-veganfamilykitchencom 680: [Part 2] How To Store Groceries To Reduce Food Waste And Cook Faster https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/680-part-2-how-to-store-groceries-to-reduce-food-waste-and-cook-faster-by-brigitte-gemme-at-veganfamilykitchencom Upcoming FREE Workshop: Intentional Eating & Living 2025 https://veganfamilykitchen.com/programs/ Vegan Pantry Challenge: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/vegan-pantry-challenge/  ===================== Book: Flow In the Kitchen: Practices for Healthy Stress-Free Vegan Cooking 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 at veganfamilykitchen.com. Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life. She 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 at veganfamilykitchen.com.   ============================== 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/      #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #wfpb #pantrymoths #mealmoths #weevilmoths #infestation #pantrystorage

    11 min
  6. Pesticides and Cancer Risk

    DEC 13

    Pesticides and Cancer Risk

    Pesticides and Cancer Risk by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Does choosing organic over conventional foods protect against cancer? The effects of pesticides on cancer risk. Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org   ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/pesticides-and-cancer-risk/  ============================ Related Episodes: 646: Pesticides In Farmed Animal Feed https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/646-pesticides-in-farmed-animal-feed-by-lindsey-stowell-at-faunalyticsorg    ============================ 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/    #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #pesticides #cancer #organicproduce #dirtydozen

    7 min
  7. How Heavy Is Your Food’s Carbon Footprint?

    DEC 12

    How Heavy Is Your Food’s Carbon Footprint?

    How Heavy Is Your Food’s Carbon Footprint? by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org How much greenhouse gas does the production of different foods cause, measured in miles driven or lightbulb hour equivalents? Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org ============================ Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/blog/how-heavy-is-your-foods-carbon-footprint  ============================ Related Episodes: 379: The Significant, Unalloyed Goodness of Replacing Animal Agriculture. https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/379-the-significant-unalloyed-goodness-of-replacing-animal-agriculture-by-dr-karthik-sekar-at-aftermeatbookcom  327: Shifting to a Better World https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/327-shifting-to-a-better-world-by-dr-karthik-sekar-at-aftermeatbookcom  171: Technical Outrage: Innovation to Reduce Animal Use bhttps://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/171-technical-outrage-innovation-to-reduce-animal-use-by-karthik-sekar-at-faunalyticsorg    ============================ 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/    #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #pesticides #cancer #organicproduce #dirtydozen

    7 min
  8. What COP29 Had to Say About Food Systems

    DEC 11

    What COP29 Had to Say About Food Systems

    What COP29 Had to Say About Food Systems by Grace Hussain at SentientMedia.org Neither during COP28 or COP29 did delegates walk away with the intent of reducing herd sizes, or binding commitments to shifting dietary patterns. Instead, COP28 upheld livestock as part of the solution to the climate crisis, despite animal agriculture being responsible for at least 16.5 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Listen to today’s episode to learn what they said about Food Systems at COP29. Written by Grace Hussain at @sentientmediaorg ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia.org/cop29-food-systems/ Related Episodes/Resources: 779: Is ‘Climate-Friendly Beef’ Always Just Greenwashing? https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/779-is-climate-friendly-beef-always-just-greenwashing-by-bjrn-lafsson-at-sentientmediaorg  561: Why Gen Z Is Going Plant-Based Faster Than Older Generations https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/561-why-gen-z-is-going-plant-based-faster-than-older-generations-by-karen-asp-at-sentientmediaorg  557: Why Rewilding This Kind of Farmland Is a Win for the Planet https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/557-why-rewilding-this-kind-of-farmland-is-a-win-for-the-planet-by-bjrn-lafsson-at-sentientmediaorg 471: Deforestation and Reforestation https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/471-deforestation-and-reforestation-by-paul-appleby-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/      #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #COP29 #animalagriculture #regenerativegrazing #climatechange

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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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  • Creator
    Marian Erikson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    959
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