Jayne Buxton's "The Great Plant-Based Con" critically examines the health claims associated with vegan and vegetarian diets. Buxton presents scientific evidence challenging the notion that plant-based diets are inherently healthier than diets including animal products. She highlights potential nutritional deficiencies and health risks associated with poorly planned plant-based diets, particularly for children. The book encourages a balanced and informed approach to nutrition, emphasizing the importance of individual needs and dietary diversity. Buxton's work has sparked debate and discussion within the nutrition community.
In 'Food Fix', Dr. Mark Hyman delves into the systemic issues within the global food system, highlighting how corrupted food and agriculture policies driven by money and lobbying contribute to chronic diseases, climate change, poverty, violence, and educational achievement gaps. The book pairs the latest nutritional and environmental science with a critical examination of the food industry and its policies. It offers practical solutions for individuals, businesses, and policymakers to create a healthier world, society, and planet by focusing on regenerative organic agriculture, public health initiatives, and policy reforms.
The Pegan Diet, created by Dr. Mark Hyman, combines the benefits of the paleo diet (good fats, limited refined carbs) with the vegan diet (abundant vegetables) to create a balanced and sustainable eating plan. It emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods, reduces inflammation, and supports overall health while being environmentally friendly. The book includes practical meal plans and recipes to help readers adopt this lifestyle.
John Robbins' "Diet for a New America" is a groundbreaking work that examines the environmental and health consequences of consuming animal products. The book presents a compelling case for adopting a plant-based diet, highlighting the ethical concerns surrounding factory farming and the detrimental effects of meat consumption on human health. Robbins delves into the nutritional benefits of plant-based foods and offers practical guidance on transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. The book's impact has been significant, contributing to the growing awareness of the link between diet and environmental sustainability. It remains a valuable resource for those seeking to make informed choices about their food consumption.
In *How Not to Die*, Dr. Michael Greger examines the top 15 causes of premature death in America, including heart disease, various cancers, diabetes, Parkinson's, and high blood pressure. He explains how nutritional and lifestyle interventions can often be more effective than pharmaceutical and surgical approaches in preventing and reversing these diseases. The book includes Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen, a checklist of foods to consume daily for maximum health benefits, and is backed by extensive scientific research and evidence.
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The topic of veganism is hotly debated in terms of health and environmental stewardship. But how did the idea that being vegan is the best way to eat for our bodies and the planet develop in the first place? The answer is more complex than you might think. On this episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy, Jayne Buxton challenges the notion that veganism is the cure for disease and climate change and explains how we got here.
A British-Canadian, Jayne Buxton is an author of both fiction and non-fiction. She spent fifteen years doing research-intensive work as a management consultant for a major firm before writing her 1998 book, Ending the Mother War: Starting the Workplace Revolution, which explored the entrenched positions and false choices faced by women wanting to combine motherhood with careers. Jayne subsequently spent years working in the field of work-life balance, advising both parents and corporations, before turning to writing full time. Her new book, The Great Plant-Based Con, challenges the dominant narrative about the vegan diet and proposes a compelling new perspective.
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Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
- The origins of the overarching mythology that veganism is best for human, animal, and planetary health (5:04 / 2:24)
- How Big Food, Big Agriculture, and Big Pharma benefit from widespread veganism (7:17 / 4:50)
- Why the movie The Game Changers was a tipping point for Jayne to write her book (10:58 / 8:13)
- Countries that have banned vegan diets for children (14:55 / 12:07)
- My experience treating vegan patients (19:01 / 16:07)
- Frequent health issues that occur from vegan diets (22:50 / 18:08)
- Navigating the science, and subsequent dietary recommendations, around vegan diets and eating meat (29:54 / 25:27)
- Building soil health through regenerative agriculture (51:05 / 45:35)
- Pervasive myths around cows and methane production (55:05 / 50:40)
- Jayne’s recommendations for how to eat for optimal human, animal, and planetary health (1:03:53 / 59:38)
Learn more about Jayne Buxton and her work at thegreatplantbasedcon.com and get her book, The Great Plant-Based Con: Why eating a plants-only diet won't improve your health or save the planet, here.
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