Letting you know I'm taking vacation for the holidays and will be back Thurdsay, January 8th.

There's a library of over 1000 episodes so feel free to listen to some oldies while I'm gone and I look forward to sharing some new articles with you when I return.

Happy holidays! Marian

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 #elitist #accessible #universalmeals

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Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/is-veganism-elitist-no-and-heres-why-by-mary-clifford-brewer-msn-mba-rdn-rn-vlce/

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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

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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 Mary Margaret Chappell at ForksOverKnives.

#vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #soba #sobanoodles #dandanmian #toshikoshi

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Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/what-are-soba-noodles-gluten-free-cooking-tips/ t

Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/

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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.

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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

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Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-vitamin-b12-do-we-need-each-day/

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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.

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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 #misinformation #superspreaderinfluencer

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Original post: https://vegnews.com/tiktok-nutrition-fake-experts-study

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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.

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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 #plantbasedbriefing #veganism #veganstigma #veganpride

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Original post: https://substack.com/home/post/p-177757504

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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

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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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Original post: https://www.peta.org/features/pavlov-experiments/

Related: Test Subjects Short Film: https://lockwoodfilm.com/test-subjects The Medical Illusion Documentary: https://evotionfilms.com "Contrary to what the public is being told, we are 60 years away from cures and effective treatments for most cancers, ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other major diseases. This poignant film explains why."

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DOES PETA KILL ANIMALS?

395: Does PETA Kill Animals? And Other Questions About PETA's Shelter Answered. By Katherine Sullivan PETA.org https://plantbasedbriefing.libsyn.com/395-does-peta-kill-animals-and-other-questions-about-petas-shelter-answered-by-katherine-sullivan-petaorg

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was founded in 1980, is the largest animal rights organization in the world, and PETA entities have more than 9 million members and supporters globally.

PETA believes that animals have rights and deserve to have their best interests taken into consideration, regardless of whether they are useful to humans. Like you, they are capable of suffering and have an interest in leading their own lives.

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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 #wfpb #soulfood #blackvegan #vegansoulfood

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Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/soul-food-thats-good-for-the-soul/

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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.

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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 #plantbasedbriefing #veganmovement #maha #misinformation

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Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/veganism-2025-elvis-1964-by-victoria-moran-hhc-aadp-ryt-200/

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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

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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

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Original Post: https://vecado.com/pages/is-taurine-safe-in-vegan-cat-food

Dr Andrew Knight's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/andrewknight

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Vecado Plant Based Pet Foods is a plant based pet food distribution company. Their goal is to enable you to live your values, by providing your dog and cat with vegan food that is healthy and has no negative consequences on other animals or the planet. Vegan products can be difficult to find and expensive, so they reduce the cost by importing in large quantities, and pass on the savings to their customers. They also do a great job educating people on plant based nutrition for cats and dogs, with their blogs and video interviews with scientists and veterinarians. Vecado and all of its suppliers are 100% vegan companies, compassionate for all Animals and with a minimal environmental footprint.

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