Diann Sacco

Diann Sacco is a content strategist and journalist who loves to focus on mission-driven content and who has contributed to publications such as Runner’s World. Vegan for more than 10 years, she has been a member of the Boston Veg Food Fest organizing committee and earned a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from eCornell and T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. She initially transitioned to a plant-based diet for animal reasons, but that motivation naturally broadened to include other passions such as sustainability and wellness. Plus, being plant-based means she gets to eat delicious food all the time.

Your Guide to Getting Enough Calcium on a Vegan or Plant-Based Diet

You probably didn’t grow up hearing “drink your kale smoothie for strong bones!” or “eat your tofu to have fewer cavities!” If you’re increasingly eating more plant-based foods, you may wonder whether it's possible to get enough calcium on a vegan diet to stay healthy. Experts believe that plant-based or vegan diets can supp...

The Connection Between a High-Fat Diet, Gut Health and Weight Loss

If you want to maintain a healthy weight, first think of eating for a healthy gut, according to the latest research. A diet high in saturated fat from meat and dairy leads to metabolic conditions, increases the risk of obesity, and makes it harder to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight over time, the study finds. The ...

7 Superfoods to Add to Your Sandwich to Make It a Nutrition Powerhouse

If the word sandwich conjures up uninspiring slabs of bread housing equally dull leftovers, you’re approaching it all wrong. Using a few super-nutrient dense plant-based ingredients instead can convert an ordinary sandwich into a healthy meal, full of vitamins and antioxidants, filling fiber, and immune-boosting compounds, while still being a delight to your taste buds. Sandwiches can remind us...

The 7 Health Benefits of Sprouts: They Help Lower Blood Sugar, For Starters

Perhaps no other food has quite the historied health halo as sprouts: Once a symbol of hippie health food in the ’60s and ’70s, today sprouts are available in many grocery stores and restaurants. Now new research tells us there's good reason that sprouts have enjoyed their wellness-promoting status. Broccoli s...