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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 chang ...
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Gianna Simone is an actress, producer, vegan, activist, and your host. In this show, Gianna explores the benefits of a plant-based diet and vegan lifestyle. If you are looking for the latest and greatest advice from the world's sharpest minds in plant-based nutrition and advocacy then this show is definitely for you! You will learn where vegans actually get their protein, If carbs are the true culprit making us fat and sick, the connection between animal protein, heart disease and cancer, an ...
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Handling Anger Towards Pre-Vegans “I was exhausted and had to take a moment to breathe. I sat down in defeat, thinking, “When will the world change?” I let the pity sink in as it drained my last bit of energy.” Listen to today’s episode written by Mariquita Solis at MainStreetVegan.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #vystopia #injustice #an…
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86% of Americans Would Not Drink Milk If They Knew It Contained Dead Bird Flu Virus “Consumers are clear in this new survey that they do not want to consume cow’s milk affected by bird flu virus, even if the milk is pasteurized and the risk of infection is low”. Listen to today’s episode from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.or…
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Are Egg Prices Ruining Your Breakfast? You Should Be Eating Oatmeal Instead Anyway The meat industry is associated with animal rights violations, environmental damage, and health risks. But it’s also rife with human rights issuesEggs keep rising in price as bird flu spreads, but there are plenty more affordable and more nutritious alternatives inst…
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Part 2- Obesity: Is a GLP-1 Deficiency Its Cause, and How to Treat It Without Ozempic and Other Drugs In the second half of this article, learn what you can do with diet to increase GLP-1 and decrease obesity. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #weightloss =============…
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Obesity: Is a GLP-1 Deficiency Its Cause, and How to Treat It Without Ozempic and Other Drugs What is a safer and cheaper way to lose weight than GLP-1 drugs? Listen to today’s episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #ozempic #wegovy #glp1 #weightloss ===================…
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The Psychological Toll of Living with Preventable Disease Although we all know on some level that the state of health in the US is not in a good place, it can be difficult to quantify exactly what that looks like. There are multiple layers of failure, and some are more immediately apparent than others. The physical challenges of living with disease…
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Part 2: How U.S. Taxpayers Bailed Out the Poultry Industry, and Helped Entrench Avian Flu By sheltering producers from risk, researchers have observed that indemnity payouts can, under some circumstances, inadvertently encourage lapses in biosecurity, enabling the spread of disease. And this can potentially create a system where farms are too indem…
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How U.S. Taxpayers Bailed Out the Poultry Industry, and Helped Entrench Avian Flu The U.S. has failed to contain bird flu. The $1.46 billion industry bailout is one reason why. Listen to today’s episode written by Grey Moran at sentientmedia.org (part 1 of 2). #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #avianflu #birdflu #bailout #eggs #chickens ======…
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Acid Reflux Medicine May Cause Osteoporosis Stomach acid–blocking proton pump inhibitor drugs—PPIs with brand names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, and AcipHex—appear to significantly increase the risk of bone fractures. Listen to today’s episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #…
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Empowering Biodiversity through Food Choices “While climate change is among the biggest challenges we need to address as a global society, it’s not the only one – we are also facing the sixth mass extinction in our planet’s history.1 And this time round, the extinction event is being caused by human activity. What we eat has a massive impact on bio…
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If Meat Is Cruel, So Is Dairy... The Hidden Truth for Vegetarians Many vegetarians adopt their diet out of a desire to reduce animal suffering, driven by a belief that animals should not be killed for food. Ethical vegetarians recognize that animals have a right to live free from harm and exploitation, which makes the decision to avoid meat a natur…
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The N-WORDS Meat Eaters Use What are the N-Words meat-eaters use when defending their diet? A team of researchers produced the first empirical study of meat-consumption rationalizations and justifications. Nothing brings out our deep-seated defenses like dietary debate. Written by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantb…
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How Smart People Think Their Way Out of Veganism How can a highly intelligent person—who appears to have made a real ethical connection to the tenets of veganism—ever go back to consuming animals? What shifts in their intellect? Let’s explore how and why smart people can think their way out of veganism. Written by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVeg…
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81% of Meatpacking Workers at High Injury Risk, USDA Warns Two new studies reinforce the fact that slaughterhouse jobs are among the most dangerous. Written by Nina B. Elkadi at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #OHSA #Slaughterhouse #slaughterhouseworkers #meatpacking #workerinjury ========================== Original Post: h…
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How to Control the Side Effects (Including “Ozempic Face”) of GLP-1 Drugs. How might we mitigate the gastrointestinal and muscle loss side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs? Listen to today’s episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #weightloss #appetite #semaglutide #GL…
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Why Do Most Users Quit Ozempic and What Happens When You Stop? Why does weight loss plateau on GLP-1 drugs, and why do most stop using them within just three months even if they can afford them? Listen to today’s episode to learn about the written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #weightloss #appet…
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What Can I Eat to Help Fight Depression and Anxiety? Good gut bacteria kill disease-producing cells, synthesize vitamins, affect hormone activities, and help break down food. But the number and diversity of these good bacteria… can be negatively affected by stress, anxiety, and depression. But does it work the other way around? Can the state of you…
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Elon Musk’s Cruel Brain Experiments are Under SEC Investigation “Musk deliberately lied to investors and patients,” says Ryan Merkley, director of research advocacy with the Physicians Committee. “We are glad the SEC is looking into this matter.” The SEC is investigating Elon Musk’s company Neuralink, which since 2017, has subjected animals—includi…
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Plant-Based Nutrition FAQ Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about the benefits of a plant-based diet for good health. Listen to today’s episode from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #pcrm #plantbaseddiet #nutrition #plantbasednutrition ================== Original post: ht…
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Vegan First. How Hard is That? A recent Newsweek article about climate change and the Los Angeles fires was an example of such irresponsible journalism that it even used the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), headed by a former dairy industry lobbyist, Tom Vilsack, as a source for the greenhouse gas emissions contribution of animal agriculture. L…
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Food is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, & The Conventional Narrative on Climate Change The conventional narrative on climate change ignores the science, which is more accessible than you’d think. It comes down to common sense. Climate change is the result of the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. If all we …
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Why Weight Loss Plateaus On Diets Did you know weight loss doesn’t only slow metabolism, it also boosts appetite? Listen to today’s episode to learn about the metabolic and behavioral adaptations that slow weight loss. Written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #weightloss #metabolism #appetite #bigg…
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What Is the Safest Metabolism Booster? It’s free, and causes the adrenal hormone noradrenaline to surge in your bloodstream, as if you just smoked a few cigarettes or had a few cups of coffee. Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #water #h20 #hydrate #metabolism #norad…
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5 Ways To Make Healthy Eating Habits Stick After the initial burst of enthusiasm and good intentions have worn off, a new diet gets harder and harder to maintain. What can we rely on to stay on track in those moments in the grocery store, at work, at friends’ houses, and even at home?” Listen to today’s episode written by Micaela Karlsen at ForksOv…
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Vegan Nonfiction Review: “Vegan Interior Design” Be prepared to learn how much we use animal products in our spaces! Listen to today’s episode written by Sandra Nomoto at SandraNomoto.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganinteriordesign #interiordesign #wool #ethicalinteriordesign ======================== Original post: https://www.sandr…
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Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem The meat industry is associated with animal rights violations, environmental damage, and health risks. But it’s also rife with human rights issues. Listen to today’s episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #bigmeat #animalagriculture #slaughterhouseworkers…
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Three Often Overlooked Hazards of Animal Agriculture. In the 2nd half of this episode hear about the occupational hazards and human rights violations associated with animal agriculture. By Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #animalagriculture #AMR #antimicrobialresistance #antibacterialresistance #pat…
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Three Often Overlooked Hazards of Animal Agriculture. Part 1 of 2. Many people know animal agriculture is bad for the environment, bad for our health, and of course bad for all the animals. But there are many other issues that deserve scrutiny and we’ll discuss 3 of them here: antimicrobial resistance, pathogens, and inhumane working conditions. By…
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Why Raw Milk Isn’t Safe — Especially Considering Bird Flu “RFK could make accessing raw milk easier — at the cost of public health.” Written by Grace Hussain at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #avianflu #h5n1 #pandemic #rawmilk #ditchdairy #birdflu ========================== Original Post: https://sentientmedia.org/raw-milk…
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Part 2 of 31 Motivational Facts to See You Through Veganuary Did you know trillions of animals are killed every year for food? Pigs are smarter than dogs? Eating vegan can save you money? Listen to the second half of this episode for more motivational vegan facts. Written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #…
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31 Motivational Facts to See You Through Veganuary Did you know a plant based diet is associated with better mental health? Processed meat is literally carcinogenic? Animal agriculture is the #1 driver of climate change? Veganuary is here. If you’re looking for extra motivation and inspiration, these 31 vegan facts should do the trick. Written by C…
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Alleviating Asthma with a Plant Based Diet. Did you know that eliminating dairy from your diet can help alleviate asthma? Listen to today’s episode for details. Written by Miriam Porter at PlantBasedTreaty.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbasedtreaty #asthma #dairy #ditchdairy #saturatedfat ================== Original post: https://…
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Prioritizing Plant-Based Protein in the Scientific Report of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee is a Step Forward, Doctors Say Whether these recommendations make it into the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines remains to be seen, but this is still huge progress! Listen to details from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at …
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Why All Ozempic, Wegovy Patients Should Consider a Plant-Based Diet Can being on GLP-1 weight loss drugs make it easier to adopt a healthy whole food plant based diet? While these medications have helped many patients lose weight, they come with some widely reported downsides—unpleasant side effects during treatment and trouble keeping the weight o…
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The Final Ride: Horrifying Truths about Farmed Animal Transport. One of the most horrendous parts of animals’ lives on farms occurs just before they are killed. It’s the suffering they face on the transportation trucks that haul them to slaughter. Listen to today’s episode for details. Written by Chelsea Pinkham at Animal Place Sanctuary, posted at…
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Plant-Based Protein – Are Pea and Soy Protein Isolates Harmful? What are the different impacts of plant protein versus animal protein, and do the benefits of plant proteins translate to plant protein isolates? Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org ============================ Original post: https://nutrition…
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One Industry’s “Waste” Can Be The Alternative Protein Industry’s Want Want to learn how we can combat food waste and loss with alternative proteins? Listen to today’s episode written by Amanda Bess at GFI.org #Vegan #PlantBased #plantbasedbriefing #GFI #alternativeprotein #altprotein #plantbasedmeat #foodwaste #foodwasteandloss ================ Ori…
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Making Meat Look “Weird:” Veganuary’s New Campaign Challenges Food Norms. Veganuary is preparing for the New Year with a new campaign based entirely around one word: weird. Written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganuary #factoryfarming #animalfarming #animalagriculture #weird #infantindoctrination ===…
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How Big Meat Worked to Rebrand in 2024 — Using Disinformation - Part 2 In the 2nd half of this episode, hear a couple more misleading myths perpetuated by the meat industry in 2024. Written by Jessica Scott-Reid at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #bigmeat #meat #animalagriculture #marketing #disinformation #plantbasedmeat #…
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How Big Meat Worked to Rebrand in 2024 — Using Disinformation - Part 1 A look back at the year’s manipulative messaging from the meat industry. Written by Jessica Scott-Reid at @sentientmediaorg #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #bigmeat #meat #animalagriculture #marketing #disinformation #plantbasedmeat #climatechange #ghg ===================…
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The Effects of Processed Meat on Lung Function. If the nitrites in foods like ham and bacon cause lung damage, what about “uncured” meat with “no nitrites added”? Listen to today’s episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #processedmeat #hotdogs #delimeat #ham #bacon #lungcancer #COPD #bigm…
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Global Perspectives On Plant-Based Diets And Inequality “As the world’s population continues to grow, ensuring fairer and more sustainable food distribution will increasingly become a challenge. A shift towards plant-based diets will help to create a more equitable world and a more sustainable food system – for everyone.” Written by Emily Styrka at…
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Women’s Brain Health: A Dark Past, But A Bright Future. “For centuries, the narrative surrounding women’s brain health has been overshadowed by pervasive biases and misconceptions... These biases highlight an urgent need for a reformed approach that acknowledges and addresses women’s unique health challenges, both neurological and otherwise.” By Dr…
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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 #historyof…
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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 U…
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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 ForksOverKniv…
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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 =…
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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 #infes…
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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-…
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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://nutrit…
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