Lucy Danziger is the former Editor-in-Chief of SELF magazine, and past president of the American Society of Magazine Editors. She has written several books but now that she is a plant-based eater, is healthier and happier than when she authored books about diet and happiness. Danziger is currently the Editorial Director and Chief Content Officer of The Beet.
Lucy Danziger
Is Keto Killing You? New Study Examines Long-Term Heart Effects of Fad Diets
Keto may help you lose weight fast, but it's terrible for your heart health in the long term, a new study of the popular diet has found. Similarly, intermittent fasting helps people lose weight but the health effects depend largely on what people eat when they are in their "on"…
Chef David Burtka Wants to Help You Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier–Especially Tofu
Chef David Burtka is on a mission to help parents get their kids to choose healthier foods, especially tofu (which has been enjoying a surge in popularity since the pandemic has Americans trying to eat healthier). He as teamed up with House Foods, the top tofu brand in the U...
Emmy Winner Zendaya’s Guide to Vegetarian Fast Food: What to Eat Where
Zendaya Coleman won an Emmy Award on Sunday for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her standout performance in the HBO show Euphoria, at 24 the youngest winner to ever take home the statue in what was considered the biggest upset of the night, beating out favorites like Jennife…
The 5 Potentially Harmful Food Additives to Look for on the Label
When was the last time you read a label? If you’re like us, you see the word Organic, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, All-Natural, Vegan and Organic on a label and think: that’s for me, because I am trying to eat healthy. Not so fast...
Coronavirus Made Consumers Aware of Food Origins, and Choose Plant-Based
As we round the corner on month seven of life during a pandemic, a few lasting truths appear to be emerging: One is that we need to adopt better hygiene, since frequent hand-washing and wearing masks can stop the spread of the virus. The other is that we need to eat better, and if the industry forec…
The Best Way for Athletes to Start a Plant Based Diet is Gradually, Says this Coach
Athletes have strong ideas about their diets, and when one of them decides to go plant-based, usually because he or she just watched The Game Changers documentary, their coach needs to help them do it the right way. It's important not to just cut out meat but to also add in protein-packed …
Which is Healthier: Impossible or Beyond? Here’s How They Stack Up
The burger wars are heating up again. It used to be you just had to decide which one you liked better: Impossible or Beyond. But not to be left out of the conversation, Lightlife, the Canadian-made burger now showing up at stadiums (where fans were supposed to be) and KFC in Canada (as a popular chi…
Study: Go Plant-Based to Lose Weight, Lower Blood Sugar & Avoid Diabetes
A new study just published finds that plant-based diets help you metabolize glucose, lose weight (especially in overweight people) and avoid type 2 diabetes. The study, from the University of Bergen in Norway, looked at different plant-based diets and found that in light of the rising prevalence of …
Demand for Vegan and Plant Based Food is Soaring As World Loses Taste for Meat
Here come the vegan and plant-based launches. During the pandemic, more meatless and dairy-free products have been flying off the shelves of stores both here in the US and in the UK, and big companies are taking notice and preparing to launch their new slate of plant-based and vegan treats, meats, a…
Which Protein is Best, Animal or Plant? Studies Tell What to Eat for Lean Muscle
When you go plant-based the number question everyone asks you is, "Where do you get your protein?" It might surprise you to learn that plant foods are full of protein, from the mighty soybean ( 28 grams per cup) to the tiny pea (8 grams per cup)...