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 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…
Welcome to The Vegetable of the Day, Two Week Plan
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…
Champion Surfer Tia Blanco and Her Sister Launch Vegan Beauty Line
"I am a Goddess," and "I am Gleaming" and "I am Beautiful"... repeat these daily as you slather on your moisturizer or face wash or vitamin C serum created by champion surfer Tia Blanco and her sister Aja, each item in their new vegan beauty line…
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…
Do These 5 Things to Detox Every Morning and Get Healthier, Day by Day
Everyone wants to wake up healthier and lose weight fast. Luckily there are things you can do every morning to push your body closer to the healthiest it can be. And while there is no quick fix (to lose weight, have boundless energy, and look and feel years younger by dinner) there are small st…
This Year, You Need to Get Your Flu Shot, In Light of the Risks of COVID-19
Sitting next to a doctor friend at dinner this past week, she tells me, getting serious and no-nonsense, looking me straight in the eyes: "This year, you HAVE to get your flu shot. No messing around." This woman is an adventurer, who swims across the Great South Bay with me, and is…
Eat Protein To Boost Your Immunity. Here’s Exactly How Much You Need
When you think about protein, you probably worry about getting enough to repair muscle tissue after a tough workout, to help your body build lean, strong muscles and lose weight while boosting your natural calorie burn. All that's true but protein also serves another critical function in the body: I…
Bethenny Frankel is Going Vegetarian with Daughter Bryn
What do you do when your daughter, now 10, one day announces that for their love of animals she is going vegetarian? If you're Bethenny Frankel, founder of Skinny Girl and former Real Housewife of New York Reality TV star, you do it with her...