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
Could You Have Prediabetes Or Diabetes and Not Know It? Here Are the Signs
With 88 million Americans or approximately 1 in every 3 adults, suffering from prediabetes in this country (and 34 million Americans, or 1 in 10, with full-blown type 2 diabetes), many people are walking around with a ticking time bomb in their bodies, and don't even know they have th…
Is This Miracle Berry the Key to Kicking Cravings? It Makes Food Taste Like Sugar
Have you ever wished you could love vegetables more? Enjoy eating your recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, instead of craving sugary sweets all day long? Now there is a little berry that is being marketed as a cravings killer, since eating it (or a tablet form) can that can en…
Sitting All Day? Just 11 Minutes of Walking Is Enough to Undo the Damage
If you think all that sitting for hours during working from home is killing you (slowly) here is some good news. According to a new study it only takes 11 minutes of walking to undo the effects of sitting for long stints. This is a much shorter amount of activity than previous thought...
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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Omega-3 Helps Heart Patients Live At Least 3 Years Longer, New Study Finds
When faced with a heart scare like a heart attack, stroke, or another life-threatening event, you turn to anything that might help you heal, recover, stay out of the hospital for good and live years longer. A new study by the American College of Cardiology has found that eating foods high in Omega-3…
To Lose Weight and Keep it Off, This Diet Says Pick a Lane: High Carbs, Low Fat
Most people think carbs are evil, at least when it comes to trying to lose weight and keep it off. But the latest research-backed diet methodology from the authors of Mastering Diabetes, Cyrus Khambatta, Ph.D., and Robby Barbaro, MPH (which stands for Masters in Public Health), outlines how a high c…
How to Add One More Vegetable Every Day for 2 Weeks to Get Healthier
Only 10 percent of Americans eat the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day and even fewer of us get the optimal 9 servings. Before you think, "Oh, that's me!" consider how many times you've gone to the store, bought produce with the best of intentions…
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...
The 20 Foods to Eat for Gut Health, to Boost Weight Loss, Immunity and Mood
We've all heard a lot about "gut health" and the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome (aka the bacteria and environment in your intestines), but what does that even mean, why is it important, and what on earth can you do about changing or feeding the tiny bacter…
Not all Probiotics in Food Work as Well as They Claim, Industry Expert Says
Food manufacturers are racing to add probiotics and prebiotics to their labels as consumers are clamoring for more immunity and digestive health from the foods they eat. Do you know the difference? Here's how to choose the right ingredients to boost immunity, improve digestive health, and even …