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
How to Help Your Family Go Plant-Based and Be Healthy, By Two Doctors
This holiday, chances are you'll be sharing a table with a smaller group than ever, but since 1 in 4 Americans is eating more plant-based, you will likely be told by one member of the group: "I am eating plant-based or vegan these days." It could even be you, telling your fami…
The 5 Best Snacks That Help Keep Blood Sugar Under Control and Diet on Track
We are all working from home, within inches of the snack cabinet, and it's murder on your efforts to eat healthily, lose weight, or keep blood sugar low (since spikes lead to insulin surges lead to storing fat, leads to weight gain).
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, we asked a nutrition…
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, we asked a nutrition…
From Mindless to Healthier: How to Snack Smarter While Multitasking on Screens
The average American adult spends more than 11 hours per day on screens, according to Nielsen, and while they are watching TV, shopping on their laptop, and texting, they also mindlessly reaching for snacks. Now a new study says consumers under-report how much they eat while distracted by multitaski…
Do Statins Mess With Your Head? Studies Link Irritability and Cholesterol Meds
Not to cast aspersions on the people I love, but I started to notice something not so flattering about the older folks in my family: They all got irritable and lost their memory as they aged. They also all took statins, daily drugs to lower their cholesterol, and enjoyed a life of eating cheese…
The Best Way to Lose Weight Isn’t Keto, It’s Food Combining, Says this Expert
Despite what the keto dieters and the intermittent fasters would have you believe, the most effective and sustainable way to lose weight while eating a healthy diet is by consuming a small amount of all three major macro ingredients at each meal and snack, which means eating a combination of protein…
5 Tips on How to Go Plant-Based and Save Money, by a Nutritionist
When you go to a nutritionist and ask them questions about your diet, you want a straight answer to questions like:
"Should I go plant-based or try out a vegan diet?" Answer: It depends on the reason you want to ditch meat and dairy–since it's very individual
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"Should I go plant-based or try out a vegan diet?" Answer: It depends on the reason you want to ditch meat and dairy–since it's very individual
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Starbucks is Now Testing a Completely Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
Things are getting better and better over at Starbucks, where along with a new vegan cream cheese (from our favorite, Miiyoko's Creamery) they are now testing a fully vegan egg breakfast sandwich at one location in the Seattle area. (Hey, it's a start...
The Healthiest Way to Eat to Prevent Disease According to a Cardiologist
The best way to eat now is under much debate, as keto dieters line up against plant-based eaters, the low-fat camp has their studies to wave at the low-carb believers. So, we turned to Dr. Andrew Freeman, a well-respected cardiologist, for his expert advice on how to eat to be heart-healthy, avoid c…
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...