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
Want to Go Plant-Based? Here’s How to Start. First, Know Your “Why”
Want to go plant-based? There's a way to do it that's easy, fun, delicious, and motivating. Read on for the exact steps to take. First, know your "why." Then get professional help from those who know best how to eat a nutritious diet and get enough protein and other essential nutrients, such as by attending the upcoming remote 2-day Plant-Future Symposium at Berkeley
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We Tried Pistachio Milk. Here’s Why It’s Better Than Other Plant Milks
Pistachio milk is having a moment. There's a reason that the non-dairy milk made from tiny little green nuts is gaining in popularity: It's packed with protein and fiber, has about the same number of calories as skim milk, but is perhaps the best non-dairy creamer you can find. Pis...
Think You Have COVID? Here’s Where to Get Your Free Test and What to Eat
As Omicron fans out across the US and more people worry that they may have this subtler strain of COVID-19, you can now get free at-home tests sent to your door, starting today. Just go to this link and order them and you'll get your at-home COVID test in the mail soon.
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Biden Pledges $1 Billion to Meat Farmers. Why Not Invest in Plant Protein?
Op-Ed
When the Biden administration announced a $1 billion plan to help out farmers struggling to put food – specifically meat – on Americans' tables, it was met with praise by the farming community, but the question is, why not invest in the future of plant-based protein instead? The bailout is ...
Shortages of Meat, Eggs and Poultry Aren’t Going Away. What to Buy Instead
The latest victim of COVID's unpredictable rise? The workforce that brings food to your grocery store. Specifically, this week, truckers, loaders, packagers, and others who are doing the unseen tasks of delivering your meat, eggs, and poultry every week are out sick. The...
What to Eat If You Get COVID-19 to Help Ease Symptoms and Get Better Faster
If you are one of the over 1 million people to get Covid in the US today, there are foods you can eat to help your body withstand the virus and even get through it sooner, so long as you also take care of yourself by sleeping and drinking fluids as you would do for the common cold or a sore throat.
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Sign Up for The Beet’s Plant-Based Diet: Lose Weight & Feel Great
If you want to lose weight, boost your immunity, and have more energy, this is the diet for you. You'll eat 3 healthy plant-based meals and 1 snack per day, consisting of mostly vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes for 14 days, and watch the pounds drop off. We ...
Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole’s Secret to Getting More People to Eat Vegan
As Slutty Vegan expands to five restaurants including one Bar Vegan, in and around the greater Atlanta area, we caught up with founder and vegan celebrity Pinky Cole, who has used her platform to promote plant-based eating as well as causes such as voter registration and even help other entrepreneurs get started...
What You Need to Know About the New USDA Label: “Bioengineered”
If you never quite understood the importance of 'Non-GMO' on a food label, don't worry: Not only was it confusing to know why it mattered (after all, corn is genetically modified, as are most tomato plants), but now the rules and regulations have changed. Her...
These Fruits and Vegetables Help You Lose Weight and Keep It Off, Study Says
The more servings of fruits and vegetables you eat every day the better, for both losing weight and keeping it off over the years, current research tells us. But certain fruit snd specific vegetables help more than others in warding off weight gain and aiding in weight loss. Here’s w...