Lucy Danziger

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.

Could Too Much Protein Explain the Connection Between Meat and Heart Disease?

Everyone obsesses about getting enough protein, but now a new study tells us we are probably eating way too much. Like two and a half times more than is recommended, and it may just be the very thing that is leading to our increased risk of heart disease...

Harrison Ford Ditches Meat and Dairy for the Planet, Says he is a Vegetarian. (He always h…

Harrison Ford isn't just Indiana Jones or the most famous Wookie-loving pilot in the Galaxy, as captain of the Millennium Falcon. Now he is adding "vegetarian" to his many roles. After playing heroes as lovable as Han Solo, Indie and the original Jack Ryan of the big screen, Ford has now t…

This Company is Helping Farms Convert from Dairy to Oats to Meet Demand

Just when you thought the story of farming in American was only full of bleak tales, along comes a story of hope, resilience and environmentally forward-thinking. And it is due in large part to your tastes and the public's changing preferences, for oat milk...

5 Best Ways to Avoid the Coronavirus. None of Them Involves Wearing a Mask

Masks don't work against the coronavirus unless someone is standing nearby and coughing right on you. This is because the virus is not considered "aerosol" but needs to travel in droplets, which fall to the ground quickly. So unless you are standing or sitting close enough to someone that …

Keto Is Dead. Intermittent Fasting Is the Latest Diet Trend, and It Burns Fat Faster

A major media maven emailed me the other day to ask for the name of a nutritionist who could help her suck off 7 pounds—pronto. She has TV appearances to do and needed to look camera-ready in a flash. I told her don't waste your money or your time...

Plant-Based Diet Reversed Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes, New Study Finds

An "advanced" plant-based diet has been shown to reverse type 2 diabetes in 84 percent of patients, according to a new study just published by a researcher who worked with patients in Slovakia. The diet, called the “Natural Food Interaction” or NFI …

Want to Date a Vegan? Here are the Best Plant-Based Apps, Sites and Meetups

In your list of all the things you want in a partner, or heck, just a date, they need to be polite, fun, attractive and able to carry their own weight (as in split the bill). But it would also be nice to find someone who is eating the same way you are: Vegan, plant-based or mostly plant-forward...

The Latest Plant-Based Meal Delivery Splendid Spoon, Makes It Easy to Eat Green on the Go

Splendid Spoon is the latest player in the plant-based delivery service with a special focus on quick, easy, delicious and nutritious food. The offerings include a focus on smoothies, soups, and bowls.
The flavors of the smoothies are the first thing that caught my attention: Pumpkin Spice and Orange…

New, Improved Vegan Eggs That Look Exactly Like Real Eggs Coming Soon

No matter how much we love JUST eggs, and we do, there is always room for improvement and innovation. Now, a new vegan egg is hatching, this one coming out of France. And it will absolutely make us sit up and want to make some omelets.
The advancement comes from two French entrepreneurs who are incub…

Joaquin Phoenix Uses His Oscar Speech to Ask Viewers to Ditch the Dairy

Joaquin Phoenix brought the house down last night at the Oscars with an impassioned plea for the room and viewers at home to consider ditching dairy. He used his Oscar acceptance speech for best actor for his role in Joker to make the point that having a platform and fame allows him to give voice to…