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
Worried About the Planet? How Your Diet Impacts Climate Change
Environmental catastrophes are all around us, with more than 70 wildfires burning in the western US this season, the worst in decades, having already scorched 1 million acres. Then we saw epic floods in Germany and Belgium as rivers overflowed their banks, sweeping away houses, cars, and e…
For a Satisfying, Low-Carb Healthy Snack, Try Pili Nuts
When you think of typical snacks, chips and cookies come to mind, which can sabotage your healthiest diet intentions faster than ripping open the bag. But for anyone who wants to snack on a low-carb, healthy whole food snack, high in heart-healthy fat that keep you feeling fuller longer, try pili nu…
Different Workout “Cocktails” Achieve the Same Health and Fitness Benefits
Cocktails and exercise generally don't mix. But a new study from Columbia University working with researchers around the globe has come up with a new concept: The workout cocktail. It's not actually booze (sorry), but it acts as a relatable metaphor for anyone who wants to "mix" their work…
Alex Morgan’s Secret Weapon and Becoming the Fittest She’s Ever Been
Alex Morgan is sitting in what looks like a dorm room, on her cardboard single bed, next to the window, where the morning light streams in and lets her know it's two days until game time, when she and other returning veterans of Team USA, including Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd, will start…
How Much Protein Do You Need to Build Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet?
Whether you want to get lean or build strong muscle, protein is the buzzword that everyone (gym-goers, cyclists, and bodybuilders alike) is obsessed with. Most people wonder: Can you build muscle on a plant-based diet, and how much protein do you need? The...
5 Secrets to Get Back in Shape From Fitness Expert, P90X Creator Tony Horton
Tony Horton wants you to show up for fitness like it's your job. That means five days a week, by appointment. "What would happen if you only showed up to work three days a week, or you only slept three days a week or ate three days a week," he asks rhetorically...
Target Just Launched a Line of Plant-Based Products for Under $5 Each
Target announced this week that it will be launching 30 new plant-based items under its own line, Good & Gather Plant-Based, and the most astounding part is that most of the items will check out at a price of $5 or less. With this launch, Target is positioning itself to be a major player in the …
How Bad Is Salt? A New Study Links It to High Blood Pressure, Says This Doctor
Have you ever wondered why bar snacks are always salty? Because the bar owner wants you to be thirsty and order another beer. But all that salt may be doing more harm to your health than the excess alcohol, according to a recent study that found that for every extra dose of sodium&nbs…
Stressed? Try This One Easy Trick to Feel Calmer and More Positive Now
If you need to lower your stress, chase away negative thoughts, and hit reset on your mood, there is no better natural way to do it than to get out into nature and get active. The mounting evidence that nature and mood are related is so strong that there is even a new school of research called Ecops…
How to Use Gwyneth Paltrow’s Approach to Losing Weight Without Dieting
Dr. Will Cole is a functional medicine practitioner best known for helping guide Gwyneth Paltrow in her quest to be her healthiest and stay slim by learning to take an intuitive approach to eat when hungry and skip food when not. Now, the student has become such a master that Paltrow has teamed up w…