Plant Based Briefing

Karthik Sekar, Ph.D, argues that "other than donating effectively, practicing unabashed, hardline veganism is the most tractable, impactful good we can do. I claim this through the lens of the tipping point phenomenon and counterfactuals: We can measure our good by the area shift of the S-curve, which is massive. I hope the piece adds to your thinking and motivation for a better world!"

Original Post: https://karthiksekar.com/2022/07/22/shifting-to-a-better-world/

Related Episodes:

171: Technical Outrage: Innovating to Reduce Animal Use

170 Fermentation for Alternative Protein Production

322: Universal Meals

De-normalizing eating animals with the Liberation Pledge 314, 311, 100

Karthik's Interviews on other Podcasts:

Hope for the Animals

Vegan Family Kitchen

Karthik Sekar, Ph.D is the author of After Meat: The Case for an Amazing Meat-Free World.

He is a trained scientist and engineer. He finished his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina, his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University, and a postdoctoral position in Systems Biology at ETH Zurich. He currently works on the front lines of the alternative food industry in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please visit www.aftermeatbook.com to learn more.

"The movement away from animal-based foods is already proceeding with tremendous momentum," says Karthik Sekar, Ph.D. and author of AFTER MEAT (November 16, 2021). According to Dr. Sekar, Burger King and McDonalds have both introduced veggie burgers sourced from well-known, next-generation vegan food companies, Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, and the publication, The Economist, declared 2019 to be the "Year of the Vegan".

AFTER MEAT explores the technological reasons for moving away from animal products. "Animals are awful technology," says Dr. Sekar, who supports his opinion by examining how inefficient it is to use cows, for example, to produce steaks, leather, and milk. According to Dr. Sekar, it takes more than a year to grow food to feed animals, and we "waste" more than ninety percent of what we feed the animal to reach the desired result, due to the fundamental physics of cow biology. These are irretrievably terrible metrics. We can do much better with alternative technology such as microbial fermentation, which will also be easier to innovate for taste, nutrition, and other qualities we care about. And all indications are that the future of food will ultimately be tastier, healthier, cheaper, kinder, and better for the environment. This will happen because we won't use animal products.

100% of the proceeds of AFTER MEAT will be donated to the following charities: The Good Food Institute; Animal Charity Evaluator's Recommended Charity Fund; Effective Altruism's Animal Welfare Fund; and Faunalytics.

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Eating our way to Extinction – Film Review by Bronwyn Slater at VeganSustainability.com.

Movie Synopsis: "EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION takes audiences on a cinematic journey around the world, from the depths of the Amazon rainforests to the Taiwanese Mountains, the Mongolian desert, the US Dust Bowl, the Norwegian Fjords and the Scottish coastlines, telling the story of our planet through shocking testimonials, poignant accounts from indigenous people most affected by our ever-changing planet, globally renowned figures and leading scientists. This powerful documentary sends a simple but impactful message by uncovering hard truths and addressing, on the big screen, the most pressing issue of our generation – ecological collapse.

Confronting and entertaining, this documentary allows audiences to question their everyday choices, industry leaders and governments. Featuring a wealth of world-renowned contributors, including Sir Richard Branson and Tony Robbins, it has a message of hope that will empower audiences."

Original post: https://vegansustainability.com/eating-our-way-to-extinction-film-review/

Eating Our Way to Extinction Film: https://www.eating2extinction.com/

Vegan Sustainability Magazine is a free, online, quarterly magazine for vegans and non-vegans worldwide who are interested in the Environment and Sustainability. It's rooted in a non-violent ethos that advocates love and compassion for all living beings. They promote a sustainable lifestyle that meets human needs without compromising the ability of other species to meet their needs for present and future generations.

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Ever wonder what happens to the dogs and cats that don't get adopted at shelters? Ever wonder what happens to the squirrels, rats, etc. that are exterminated from homes and other properties because they are a "nuisance"? Or road kill wildlife? Did you ever think what your dog and cat are really eating? The following article is shocking… but true, the real eye opener everyone should know...... From Animals In Print, posted at All-Creatures.org

Original post: https://www.all-creatures.org/aip/nl-20130526-secret.html#subscribe

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318: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/episodes/episode/e8d4df6c/318-bravo-packing-the-dirty-business-of-pet-food-slaughterhouses-by-erin-wing-at-animaloutlookorg :

What to Eat When You Don't Eat Animals: https://www.all-creatures.org/what-to-eat.html

All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in churches, blogs, quotes and poetry, and lots of great resources for animal rights activism as well.

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Ever wonder what happens to the dogs and cats that don't get adopted at shelters? Ever wonder what happens to the squirrels, rats, etc. that are exterminated from homes and other properties because they are a "nuisance"? Or road kill wildlife? Did you ever think what your dog and cat are really eating? The following article is shocking… but true, the real eye opener everyone should know...... From Animals In Print, posted at All-Creatures.org

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Why should ethically motivated vegans embrace a healthy way of eating? Here are 3 ethical reasons to eat a whole foods plant based diet. By Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com

Original post: https://seeking-coherence.medium.com/3-ethical-reasons-to-eat-a-whole-foods-plant-based-diet-for-health-17fa7360c91d

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.

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What to eat and avoid to lower blood pressure. By Karen Asp at TheBeet.com.

Original post: https://thebeet.com/to-lower-blood-pressure-eat-these-5-foods-and-avoid-these-5/

The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice. They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essential nutrients.

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Universal Meals makes it easy to offer delicious recipes that work for almost every type of diet.

And 5 ways to encourage your school to serve vegan lunches: Share these resources, recipes, and videos with your local schools to encourage them to serve students healthy vegan lunches.

From the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine at PCRM.org.

Original posts:

https://www.pcrm.org/universalmeals

https://www.pcrm.org/news/blog/5-ways-encourage-your-school-serve-vegan-lunches

Resources linked in the above posts:

Universal Meals Recipes: https://pcrm.widencollective.com/portals/bl5igl8q/UniversalMeals

Share these five vegan school lunch resources with your local schools:

BOOKLET: Vegan Quantity Recipes for Schools

BOOKLET: School Food Service in the Age of COVID-19…and Beyond: Why WHAT You Serve Matters Now More Than Ever

VIDEO: Introduction to School Lunch: Incorporating Vegan Entrees into Your School Lunch Program

VIDEO: Scaling Up Healthy, Climate-Friendly School Food

VIDEO: Processed Meat: School Lunch and the Health Risks

Learn more about the benefits of plant-based school meals at HealthySchoolLunches.org.

PCRM's Exam Room Podcast: https://www.pcrm.org/podcast

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Barnard, combining the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians, dietitians, and scientists and almost 200,000 members worldwide. They're changing the way doctors treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer - putting prevention over pills,and empowering patients to take control of their own health. And since 1985, the Physicians Committee has worked tirelessly for alternatives to the use of animals in medical education and research, and for more effective scientific methods.

The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research.

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Food waste is trashing our planet and threatening wildlife. When food is wasted, so are the natural resources and wildlife sacrificed to our food system — and we waste a lot of food. By the Center for Biological Diversity at TakeExtinctionOffYourPlate.com.

Original post: https://takeextinctionoffyourplate.com/food-waste#1a799265-d5c5-4eeb-a302-657d3e45fcdf

Related Documentaries:

VegMovies.com

Eating Our Way to Extinction

Cowspiracy

Seaspiracy

Countdown to Year Zero

Meat The Future

The Center for Biological Diversity is a non-profit working to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive.

Why is the Center for Biological Diversity focusing on reducing meat consumption?

When it comes to the causes of environmental destruction and overconsumption of resources, the meat industry is at the top of the list. Meat production uses massive amounts of water and land, and leaves behind devastating amounts of pollution and greenhouse gases. America's livestock industry — particularly through grazing on public lands — is one of the greatest threats to endangered species and habitat.

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More about fiber!

'How to keep your microbiome healthy with prebiotic foods' & 'The five-to-one fiber rule' by Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org.

Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-keep-your-microbiome-healthy-with-prebiotic-foods/

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-five-to-one-fiber-rule/

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. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award and became a diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle 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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Lose two pounds in one sitting: taking the Mioscenic route by Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org.

Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/lose-two-pounds-one-sitting-taking-mioscenic-route/

Related Episodes: 295

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. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award and became a diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle 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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Bravo Packing: The dirty business of pet food slaughterhouses by Erin Wing at AnimalOutlook.org.

Original post: https://animaloutlook.org/bravo-packing-the-dirty-business-of-pet-food-slaughterhouses/

Related Episodes: 193, 199, 200, 201, 211, 233, 217

Animal Outlook is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal advocacy organization based in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA. Their mission: Working today to build a better tomorrow for all animals. We're strategically challenging the status quo of animal agribusiness through undercover investigations, legal advocacy, corporate and food system reform, and empowering everyone to choose vegan.

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