7 Vegan TED Talks to watch today

7 Vegan TED Talks to watch today

TED Talks, the expert-led talk series show inspiring, entertaining, and educational talks from people from all walks of life all across the world!  Not only that but there are so many with a focus on veganism, plant-based living, and of course sustainability broadly. We thought we would dig through the thousands of talks and find the best of the vegan-friendly versions for you to watch today! Let us know if we missed one that you think deserved to be featured on the list here.

1. A Plant-based Diet Changed My Life by Pat McAuley

Taken from TED: Pat McAuley describes the impact that food has on his life and why he is an advocate of the health and environmental benefits of plant-based living. Pat McAuley is a Boston-based serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and startup consultant for ethical/plant-based companies.

2. Every Argument Against Veganism by Ed Winters

Taken from TED: Ed Winters is a vegan educator, public speaker and content creator based in London, England. Winters is the co-founder and co-director of Surge, an animal rights organisation determined to create a world where compassion towards all non-human animals is the norm. In 2016 Surge founded The Official Animal Rights March which succeeded in a growth from 2,500 participants in London in 2016 to 28,000 participants across the world in 2018. In 2017 Winters produced the documentary Land of Hope and Glory and launched the on-going moving activism project The Big Vegan Activism Van. He has spoken at over 1/3 of UK universities and has given speeches across the world.

3. The Power of Plant-Based Eating by Dr. Joanne Kong

The Power of Plant-Based Eating Dr. Joanne Kong; The Power of Plant-Based Eating

4. Why I’m A Vegan by Moby

Taken from TED: Activist/musician Moby discusses the personal history and realizations that led him to veganism, and why increasing our empathy towards animals is essential to the future health of ourselves and our planet.

5. The plant-based diet by Michael Greger, MD

Taken from TED: Dr. Michael Greger explores the reason why he became a doctor and started his non-profit, Nutrition Facts. Using examples pulled from medical research and resources, Dr. Greger poses his answer to the question, “Is there a safe, simple, side-effect free solution to the obesity epidemic?” A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues.

6. Plant-strong & healthy living: Rip Esselstyn

Taken from TED: Rip Esselstyn, a former firefighter and author of The Engine 2 Diet, advocates a plant-strong diet to combat chronic diseases. Esselstyn inspired his fellow firefighting crew at the Austin Engine 2 station to follow a plant-based diet and dramatically heal their health. In 2012, Engine 2 and Whole Foods Market unveiled the Engine 2 food line. http://www.engine2diet.com

7. Power Foods for the Brain by Neal Barnard

Taken from TED:  Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Barnard has authored over 70 scientific publications as well as 17 books. As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it, seven amazing talks by seven amazing individuals. We would love to know which of these resonated with you. Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

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