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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, ...
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Is Veganism Elitist? No, And Here's Why "I hear it often, and I'm sure many of us have been accused of it at some point: "Veganism is for rich people. I can't afford that food. But that's not veganism—that's marketing." Listen to today's episode by Mary Clifford Brewer at Main Street Vegan Academy #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #veganism #e…
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Why You Should Always Have Soba Noodles in Your Pantry Hot or cold, lightly dressed or swimming in a savory broth or sauce, the thin, tan strands of soba noodles are a great option for fast weeknight meals. Learn everything you need to know about the beloved Japanese noodles, including the secret to perfectly cooked noodles every time. Written by M…
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How Much Vitamin B12 Do We Need Each Day? How are the recommended daily and weekly doses of vitamin B12 derived? And how much fortified food or supplements do we need to take? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #b12 ===================== Original post: https://nutri…
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Who's Really Behind TikTok's Nutrition Advice? Spoiler: It's Not Doctors A recent report reveals how fake nutrition experts on social media are putting millions of people at risk. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbaseddiet #tiktoknutrition #tiktokdoctor #misinformati…
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Vegan Pride: Pride is a Political Act "While researching vegan demographics, I noticed something surprising: a meaningful number of people who never consume animal products—but refuse to call themselves vegan. I call them "closet vegans." Hear more in today's episode written by Vasile Stanescu at Substack.com/@winforanimals #vegan #plantbased #plan…
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5 Things You Never Learned About Pavlov's Experiments Who was "Pavlov's dog?" What is a "Pavlovian" response? Pavlov's experiments with dogs supposedly taught us about classical conditioning. Listen to today's episode from PETA.org @official.peta #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #pavlov #pavlovsdog #vivisection #animalcruelty ================…
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Soul Food That's Good for the Soul The best of soul food's origins are tied to the plant-centric West African diet. And that's soul food that's good for the soul! Listen to today's 7-min episode by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #Plantbasednutrition #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #nutritionfacts #…
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Veganism 2025, Elvis 1964 "Losing popularity doesn't necessarily mean losing power, influence, or legacy. That's important to remember for vegans in the mid-2020s who are feeling like Elvis in the mid-1960s. We used to be the cool kids." Listen to today's episode by Jeffrey Spitz Cohan at Main Street Vegan Academy #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbrie…
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Is Taurine Safe in Vegan Cat Food? Taurine is one of the most important nutrients in a cat's diet - and also one of the most misunderstood. Learn more in today's episode written by Vecado.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #catfood #vegancatfood #veganpetfood #taurine ==================== Original Post: https://vecado.com/pages/is-taurine-s…
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[Part 1] 8 "Advances" of Animal Agriculture That Backfired Hear about 4 more "advances" of animal agriculture that backfired. Written by Jordi Casamitjama at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #farmer #farming #animalfarming #animalagriculture ==================== Original Post: https://veganfta.com/blog/2025/11/21/8-advances-of-an…
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[Part 1] 8 "Advances" of Animal Agriculture That Backfired "The animal agriculture industry has been reinventing itself over the centuries, but some of the "advances" it created through its research and innovation side eventually backfired." Learn more by listening to today's episode written by Jordi Casamitjama at VeganFTA.com #vegan #plantbased #…
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[Part 2] Dear Farmer "You can see reality better than others can, so, by now, I am sure that you have already understood that the time of the farming of animals is coming to an end, and the transition from animal-based to plant-based agriculture is inevitable." Learn more by listening to today's episode written by Jordi Casamitjama at VeganFTA.com …
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[Part 1] Dear Farmer "I respect you as a person, I know your worth as an entrepreneur, and I understand your value within humanity. This is why I am certain that you will understand the meaning of this open letter I address to you, and to all other farmers of the world." Part one of two. Listen to today's episode written by Jordi Casamitjama at Veg…
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The Cooking Hack That Makes Stainless Steel Pans Work Like Nonstick Stainless steel pans can become naturally nonstick—no oil needed—when properly preheated. Learn how in today's episode written by Mary Margaret Chappell at ForksOverKnives. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #stainlesssteelpan #nonstickpan #oilfreecooking #cookinghack =========…
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Are the Pollutant Levels in Fish High Enough to Be Harmful? The tolerable daily toxin safety limits are based on single chemicals. What if "safe" levels of chemicals in seafood are combined and tested together? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #fish #fishing #seafo…
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Are Environmental Toxins Lower in Wild-Caught or Farmed Fish? The adverse effects of industrial pollutants in seafood may counteract the benefits of nutrients in fish. Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #fish #fishing #seafood #toxins #environmentaltoxins #toxicbioac…
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The EAT–Lancet Commission 2025: Health, Sustainability, and Justice The updated EAT–Lancet Commission on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems, published in 2025, marks a significant evolution in our understanding of how food connects health, the environment, and social justice. Learn more in today's episode, written by Dr. Shireen Kassam at …
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Inside The Meat Industry's Backlash To EAT-Lancet The meat industry orchestrated a coordinated online campaign to discredit the landmark 2019 EAT-Lancet planetary health diet. Study summary by Meghann Cant at Faunalytics.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #nutritionmisinformation #plantbasednutrition #carnivorediet #keto #eatlancet =======…
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[Part 2] Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey In the second half of this episode hear about more injuries suffered by the workers, increased pressure to NOT report injuries, and how immigrant workers are pressured to remain silent. Listen to today's episode written by Grey Moran and Miriam Quick at s…
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[Part 1] Heat Exhaustion, Amputated Fingers, Crushed Limbs: The Hidden Cost of American Turkey There were 351 reported workplace injuries experienced by turkey industry workers in 2024, which include severed fingers, injured corneas and musculoskeletal disorders. Listen to today's episode written by Grey Moran and Miriam Quick at sentientmedia.org.…
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Runners: Eating More Plants Might Be the Secret to Boosting Your Endurance Plant-based diets are ideal for endurance and recovery. They're rich in important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, protein, and more, making them a great choice for runners. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #pl…
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Dairy-Free Chocolate: A Comprehensive Guide Yes—chocolate is dairy-free. Well, true chocolate that is. For the purists, there is rich and indulgent dark chocolate, for the whimsical, there are dairy-free options for everything from Snickers to peanut butter cups. This is your comprehensive guide to dairy-free chocolate. From Switch4Good.org #vegan …
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Avian Flu & Thanksgiving (Why Veterinarians Must Weigh In) In this letter to veterinarians, Our Honor shares how veterinarians can explain to their clients why turkey prices are rising with clarity, courage, and a One Health perspective. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #ourhonor #veterinarians #turkey #thanksgiving #turkeyprices #avianflu #v…
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[Part 2] Breaking the Trance – Vystopia and The Cube of Truth In the second part of this episode learn more about Vystopia and what can be done to help with it. Written by Clare Mann at VeganPsychologist.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #vystopia #cubeoftruth ========================== Original post: https://veganpsychologist.com/2017/12/…
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[Part ] Breaking the Trance – Vystopia and The Cube of Truth Family and friends often resist seeing videos of cruelty and refuse to even talk about it. Why is it easier for people to view animal cruelty in the Cube of Truth than listen to friends and family about where their food comes from? I believe it is because people are in a social trance i.e…
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What's Slowing the Vegan Movement?…a 3-Headed Monster "Vegans often lament that our movement has not grown and spread at a satisfactory rate. Granted, if everyone went vegan tomorrow, it still wouldn't be soon enough for the animals. Our biggest obstacle takes the form of a three-headed monster that is frustrating our efforts at every turn." Listen…
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No, Cavemen Didn't Only Eat Meat Says New Evidence Research reveals early humans weren't meat-heavy eaters. Despite what social media trends claim, our ancestors relied heavily on plants. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #carnivorediet #cavemandiet #ancestraldiet =========…
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[Part 2] Greenwashing the Field: Funding and Misleading Information in Dairy Sustainability Research Big dairy is greenwashing—systematically underreporting methane and nitrous-oxide emissions while using USDA-backed checkoff programs to fund research and ads that downplay the industry's climate footprint. Written by Matt Vitello at Switch4Good.org…
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[Part 1] Greenwashing the Field: Funding and Misleading Information in Dairy Sustainability Research Big dairy is greenwashing—systematically underreporting methane and nitrous-oxide emissions while using USDA-backed checkoff programs to fund research and ads that downplay the industry's climate footprint. Written by Matt Vitello at Switch4Good.org…
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Stop Calling It a Diet: What Being Vegan Really Means Being vegan is a way of life—not a "diet." While many humans ditch meat, dairy, eggs, and other animal-based products for their health (and yes, the perks are real), vegan living is about practicing kindness every day. It means thinking beyond the plate, from the clothes you wear to the products…
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I Thought My High Cholesterol Was Genetic—Until I Went Plant-Based "I had my blood work done the day before I started the transition. My total cholesterol was 298, and my LDL was 174. In the first month of following a WFPB diet, I took 76 points off my total cholesterol and 44 points off my LDL cholesterol. The weight started coming off, and I was …
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[Part 2] Autoimmune Disease: Genes, Infection, Environment & Gut In the second half of this episode hear how nutrition and gut health impact autoimmune disease. Written by Thomas Campbell, MD at the T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #autoimmunedisease #genes #microbiome #guthealth ================…
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[Part 1] Autoimmune Disease: Genes, Infection, Environment & Gut Autoimmune disease is complicated—extraordinarily complicated. Several intertwined factors may affect risk: genes, infections, environment (including diet, sun exposure, and tobacco use), and gut health. Learn more in today's episode written by Thomas Campbell, MD at the T Colin Campb…
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Happy Thanksgiving? This is the Dark Side of 'Turkey Day' There's no better example of giving thanks than causing suffering to someone else, right? Think about it. We gather around with our families and close ones, talk about gratitude whilst someone is dead on the table in front of us. And not only that, but the individual who is now dead lived a …
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Big Dairy Kills: How Industrial Milk Destroys Farms, Communities, and Lives This is the true face of Big Dairy. It's not a tale of wholesome tradition but of lives broken. For the record, while Switch4Good advocates for a dairy-free world, we're not here to pit small farms against large factory farms. Our fight isn't with the people who farm. We've…
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Yes, Some Plant-Based Protein Powders Contain Lead—Here's Why You Don't Need to Panic A new report found concerning amounts of lead in certain vegan protein powders. But don't panic: here's what researchers and dietitians say it means. Listen to today's episode written by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #lea…
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Simple Hacks To Slip More Vitamins Into Your Diet Boost your nutrient intake effortlessly with these clever tricks and delicious additions! Listen to today's episode written by Emily Styrka at ProVeg.org. #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #vitamins #minerals #supplements ======================== Original post: https://proveg.org/news/simple-ha…
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The Benefits of Green Tea and The Benefits of Black and Green Teas for Brain Waves Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages we can drink for a variety of reasons. And of all the plants in the world, why has the tea plant become the most popular beverage in the world? Listen to today's episode written by Dr. Michael Greger at @NutritionFacts.org…
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The (Almost) Effortless Daily Habit That Can Lower Cholesterol, Boost Brain Health Drinking tea daily can lower LDL cholesterol, support heart health, and may help reduce brain lesions linked to dementia. Tea also filters heavy metals from water, offers L-theanine and is more moderate in caffeine than coffee. Listen for details. Written by Dana Hud…
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"Normal" Hormone Balance In The Professional Woman? The frustrating truth is that for most women, their hormone "levels" do not accurately reflect the hormonal imbalance they may feel. While hormone level testing can give some insight, how you feel depends more on your body's ability to utilize and regulate your ever-fluctuating hormonal symphony r…
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Get More Magnesium Into Your Diet for Better Bones, Sleep, and Overall Health Magnesium is involved in 80 percent of metabolic functions, but nearly half of Americans are deficient. Here are expert tips on how to get more of the vital mineral into your diet. Listen to today's episode written by Anna Starostinestkaya at VegNews.com #vegan #plantbase…
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The 411 on Vitamin B12 (Encore of 719) We cannot mess around with getting vitamin B12. If we don't get enough, we may face a wide range of disorders of the gut, blood, brain, and nervous system. But if you're supplementing with food or supplements you need to get the right amount, and the right kind. Listen to today's 9-min episode written by Dr. M…
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Quotes that will Change the Way you Think about Health and Nutrition (Encore of 640) Here are some favorite health-promoting and mentality-shifting quotes from nutrition and health experts. 8-min episode by Ian Cramer at @forksoverknives #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #plantbasedquotes #nutritionquotes ====================== Original post: …
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From Seed to Sprout: A Beginner's Guide to Sprouting (Encore of 537) "While I always enjoyed eating sprouts, the notion of sprouting them myself never entered my mind until a friend shared how she was successfully sprouting and enjoying the process." Listen to today's 6-min episode by Louise Cohen-Silver at Main Street Vegan Academy #vegan #plantba…
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The Humane Hoax: Animal Industries Labels and Lies (Encore of 626) Are you familiar with the Humane Hoax and the animal industries labels and lies? Listen to this excerpt from the Intro chapter from the book The Humane Hoax: Essays Exposing the Myth of Happy Meat, Humane Dairy, and Ethical Eggs. Writen by Hope Bohaned at HumaneHoax.org #vegan #plan…
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Why Don't Vegans Eat Honey? (Encore of 444) Of all the animal products that vegans don't consume, honey is the one that seems the most confusing. So, why is it that vegans don't consume honey? From Surge Activism #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #earthlinged #honey #honeybees #pollinators #wildbees #bees #quee…
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[Part 2] Getting Cats Vegan is Possible and Imperative Listen to the second half of this article about why it's not only possible to feed domestic cats a vegan diet, but it's imperative. Written by Karthik Sekar, Ph.D. at AfterMeatBook.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #microbialfermentation #plantbasedmeat #aftermeat #vegancats #veganpetf…
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[Part 1] Getting Cats Vegan is Possible and Imperative. The amount of meat that cats eat is significant. Transitioning domestic cats to eating vegan would do much good for the environment and animal welfare. Written by Karthik Sekar, Ph.D. at AfterMeatBook.com #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #microbialfermentation #plantbasedmeat #aftermeat …
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Mythbusting Soy: Women's Health & Hormones (Encore of 401) Soy is a superfood for women's health, protective against breast cancer, birth defects, menopausal symptoms and so much more. Listen to the latest research debunking the common myths about soy and women's health & hormones. From Switch4Good.org #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpo…
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