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
Your Beginner’s Guide to Going Plant-Based: Easy Recipes, Expert Tips & More
Do you want to try going plant-based but are unsure of where to start? Chances are you have questions! Like 'Where do I get my protein?' and 'What on earth is there to eat?' Is it better to start slow and gradually go meatless, or just leap right in? No matter the ...
New Study Finds Link Between Alzheimer’s and Sugar and Alcohol
Just in time for Halloween comes a new study that links Alzheimer's with consuming sugar and alcohol. The study found that some cells in the brain soak up blood sugar at a more rapid pace than neurons, which means that some cells in your brain act as sponges for sugar, and eating more of it (or drinking more alcohol, which contains sugar) may speed up neurological disorders.
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Everything You Need to Know About a Keto Diet, Plus How to Do It Plant-Based
The keto diet is one of the most popular diets around, but it has received a lot of publicity, most of it bad, due to the fact that keto dieting is tied to adverse side effects. Some of the health risks of keto dieting can be serious, like increased risk of heart disease, kidney stones, and even, occasionally, fatal organ failure. So,...
The Connection Between Sleep, Diet and Alcohol, According to New Study
When you don't get a good night's sleep, chances are the next day you eat junk. But it may be that you didn't get a good night's sleep because you ate junk. A new study out of Finland links the quality of your sleep with your diet and alcohol consumption. Specific...
Bake Your Way Happy With Sticky Fingers’ At-Home Vegan Baking Kits
Doron Petersan didn't set out to create an empire, or change the way we bake. It just happened. Her vegan bakery, Sticky Fingers, based in Washington, D.C., is now the go-to destination for custom treats and baking kits that ship all over the country, and the Momtrepreneur is about to expand, again...
To Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer, Go Plant-Based Says This Expert
Soy is not bad for you. Let's just start with that misconception. In fact, soy, or specifically the phytoestrogen in soy products like tofu and soybeans, functions as a brake that inhibits cell growth, by acting on your beta estrogen receptors, which means it can help suppress cancer.
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We’re Turning Two. Thanks to You for Helping Grow The Beet!
Two years ago, on October 17th, 2019, we turned on the lights to a website that was dedicated to helping anyone and everyone eat more plant-based. With little fanfare other than opening a bottle of champaign that had been chilling in the office fridge for some future occasion, The Beet was born...
The Best Foods to Eat for Anti-Aging, From Dr. Fred Pescatore
When it comes to aging, everyone spends a lot of time thinking about what to put on their skin and very little attention to what they put into their bodies. That's backward thinking, according to one doctor who has written best-selling books about diet for weight loss, to prevent and help reverse signs of aging and feel and look younger by focusing on a plant-based approach to nourishing your skin
Jay Shetty & Radhi Devlukia-Shetty on How to Hit Pause and Find Purpose
"You are exactly where you're meant to be." These words have comforted me, and no doubt others, ever since I heard Jay Shetty say them, on a zoom call, at the end of an interview about why he has created a new line of tea, called Sama. The comfort is that you don't have to worry about where you're not, or what you're not doing...
What To Eat To Heal Leaky Gut Syndrome, From Dr. Steven Gundry
Dr. Steven Gundry has written several best-selling books including The Plant Paradox, The Longevity Paradox, and The Energy Paradox, to help anyone who thinks they are eating healthy – but is still gaining weight, feeling low-energy, bloated, or suffering from myriad symptoms like leaky gut syndrome that, no matter how many salads and green smoothies they make, just don't go away.
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