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The Cheese Trap by Dr. Neal Barnard is on sale for $15—and it comes with a $12.99 coupon to try a full-size plant-based ...
01/23/2026

The Cheese Trap by Dr. Neal Barnard is on sale for $15—and it comes with a $12.99 coupon to try a full-size plant-based cheese from Treeline Cheesemakers.

Learn why cheese can be so hard to quit—and how plant-based swaps can help support weight loss, energy, and overall health.

Shop now while supplies last: https://pcrm1.ultracartstore.com/shop/Books/Books/HEAL-107.html

01/23/2026

Maternal health deserves more than awareness – it deserves nourishment. 🌱
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Today, Ann from Veggie Magnifique, talks about an often-overlooked part of maternal care: food. Not perfect meals or bounce-back culture, but real nourishment that supports energy, mood, and resilience.
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Whole, plant-based foods – like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds – provide steady energy, fiber, and key nutrients that help moms feel supported instead of depleted.
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Because motherhood is energy-intensive work, and functioning on vibes alone isn’t sustainable.
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On Maternal Health Awareness Day, this is your reminder: food isn’t extra – it’s foundational care.
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👇 What’s one simple food that helps you feel more steady on busy days?

01/22/2026

BIG NEWS: The Environmental Protection Agency just recommitted to replacing animal tests!

This is a huge step in the right direction for science, human safety, and animals. 🐾

Our Acting Director of Research Policy, Janine McCarthy, MPH, was on-site for the announcement, applauding this commitment to advance the use of modern nonanimal testing methods.

We’re proud to have helped shape this progress—and we’ll keep working to make sure safer, nonanimal science stays at the center of chemical testing.

Read more in our full statement: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/physicians-committee-applauds-epa-recommitting-replacing-animal-tests

01/22/2026

Inflammation is not just one condition. It is a common driver behind many chronic health issues.

In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Dr B, The Gut Health MD explains why focusing on symptoms alone falls short and why credible science points to inflammation as a root cause. Inspired by insights from his book Plant Powered Plus, this conversation connects gut health, immune function, and whole-body wellness.

🤠 Houston, we’re throwing a party! Celebrate with Neal Barnard, MD at a festive Bon Voyage Bash featuring vegan bites, m...
01/21/2026

🤠 Houston, we’re throwing a party!

Celebrate with Neal Barnard, MD at a festive Bon Voyage Bash featuring vegan bites, mocktails, and inspiring conversation—all in support of the lifesaving work of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Highlights include a live mini Exam Room conversation with Chuck Carroll, special guest Dr. Garth Davis, and optional VIP line dancing experience (with Dr. Barnard himself!).

📍 Feb. 28 | 5–7 p.m. | Downtown Houston
Get your tickets: https://www.pcrm.org/events/bon-voyage-bash-houston

The new 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include some useful advice, but other recommendations could steer people t...
01/21/2026

The new 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include some useful advice, but other recommendations could steer people toward less-healthy choices. Our latest blog sorts fact from fiction on key parts of the guidelines, including protein, dairy, fats, grains, and alcohol.

We break down where the guidelines align with nutrition science and where they fall short. From plant-based protein to the role of whole grains, get clear insights you can use to eat healthier.

Read our blog to separate nutrition science from confusion and make informed food choices.

What part of the guidelines matters most to your health?

https://www.pcrm.org/news/sorting-fact-fiction-2025-dietary-guidelines-americans

01/20/2026

Last week, lawmakers and staff gathered on Capitol Hill to spotlight the Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act—a bill that would help schools offer nourishing, plant-based meal options to students.

The bill would fund a limited number of school districts to voluntarily pilot plant-based meals alongside existing options. No school is required to participate, and no student is required to choose a plant-based meal.

The pilot focuses on practical support—including staff training, menu development, student taste tests, kitchen needs, and providing non-dairy milk—so schools that want to offer plant-based options can do so successfully. What’s learned could help inform best practices for other school districts nationwide.

The lunch reception was hosted by Rep. Nydia Velázquez in collaboration with the Plant-Powered School Meals Coalition (which the Physicians Committee is proud to be part of), and featured a real plant-based school meal prepared by a DC Public Schools food service team that already serves these kinds of meals.

The legislation was introduced in the House by Reps. Nydia Velázquez and Alma Adams and has now been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Adam Schiff—an important next step forward.

Want to help move this bill forward?

Here’s a link that allows you to easily send a pre-written, customizable message to your elected officials asking them to co-sponsor the bill.👇

🔗 https://act.pcrm.org/nBewOqbyb0azw5ilbfXkeA2

01/20/2026

Your gut is the boss.

In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz explains how gut health influences inflammation, immune function, energy, and overall well-being. Drawing from his new book, Plant Powered Plus, Dr. B breaks down why food comes first, how fiber supports the microbiome, and when supplements can play a supportive role.

This is a science-based, practical conversation about healing the gut and supporting long-term health from the inside out.

Watch the episode: https://youtube.com/live/tHB3f4e__5k

Scientists at Hesperos and the University of Central Florida have created the first human-based in vitro model of sarcop...
01/20/2026

Scientists at Hesperos and the University of Central Florida have created the first human-based in vitro model of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. This breakthrough uses human skeletal muscle cells to replicate key features of the condition and measure muscle force, giving researchers a new way to evaluate treatments.

Human-relevant models like this can help accelerate safer, more effective solutions for age-related muscle loss and reduce reliance on animal experiments.

Learn more: https://www.pcrm.org/news/innovative-science/researchers-develop-first-its-kind-vitro-model-age-related-muscle-loss

01/16/2026

Miguitas con Huevo or Migas, a childhood favorite made vegan! 🌱 In this version, uses tofu to create a flavorful scramble with baked tortilla strips for a satisfying, high-protein breakfast. Want some heat? Add a jalapeño to the simmering tomatoes before blending the sauce.



Miguitas con Huevo

4 servings

3 large Roma tomatoes, cored (292.5 g)

3 corn tortillas (69 g), cut into small squares

Scramble:

1/2 large white onion, minced (124 g)

1 large Roma tomato, chopped (97.3 g)

1 (16-ounce) block of tofu, pressed (453 g)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/8 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To serve:

1 1/2 cups refried beans (226 g)

Your favorite salsa

1. Place the Roma tomatoes in a medium pot and pour in enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes begins to soften and the skin bursts. Strain and transfer to the blender. Puree until smooth.

2. Toast the tortillas in the air fryer at 350 F for 3 minutes or until golden brown.

3. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, cook until it is tender and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato and cook until the tomato softens and releases its juice, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Crumble the tofu with your hands directly over the skillet. Add garlic powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, and turmeric and stir. Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the salt and pepper.

5. Add the baked tortilla strips and stir. Serve with refried beans and your favorite salsa.

Notes:

You can the air fry the tortilla strips at 385 F for 2 minutes.

Food for Life instructors around the world are helping people reclaim their health—one class, one recipe, and one conver...
01/15/2026

Food for Life instructors around the world are helping people reclaim their health—one class, one recipe, and one conversation at a time.

From building confidence and credibility to opening doors in hospitals, libraries, and community spaces, our instructors are creating meaningful change where they live and work.

✨ Applications are open for the 2026 Online Food for Life Instructor Training.
🗓 April 28 – June 23, 2026
⏰ Applications due Jan. 26

If teaching evidence-based nutrition and cooking classes in your community feels like your calling, this could be your next step.

Apply here: https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/ffl/become-an-instructor

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