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
The Best Detox Drink to Get Back on Track After a Day of Overeating
So you swore to yourself you'd only have a single helping, then went back for thirds of gravy, stuffing, and a heap of salad to make it "healthier." Whatever your Thanksgiving indulgences, today is a great day to start fresh and get back on track, and we are with you every step of the way.
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9 Tips to Have a Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday, from a Nutritionist
If you're wondering: How are we going to enjoy a healthy holiday this Thanksgiving without going off the rails? There is no one better to give us advice than Kerri Glassman, RD, a well-known dietitian, nutrition coach, and founder of Nutritious Life. Her take: You...
Beyond Meat Is Having a Bad Week, But Plant-Based Eating Is Here to Stay
Remember Hewlett-Packard? There once was a day when the world watched the company's every move and its stock price was considered a bellwether as to how the personal computer industry was faring. It was synonymous with the future of our enthusiasm for tech. What doe...
Winter Special Offer: Get 50% Off The Beet’s Plant-Based Diet Cooking Course
If you've ever wanted to learn to meal prep delicious, healthy plant-based dishes here is your chance. Sign up for The Beet's first-ever cooking course and make this coming year the time when you get healthier and achieve all of your well-being goals...
You Eat More Junk Food When You Watch Football. Here’s Why
There's a scientific theory going around that watching fast food ads on TV leads to eating fast food. Really? (I could have told you that without spending time and money on research.) When I watch football and see close-ups of cheesy pizza slices being pulled from the pie, or close up shots of juicy, stacked burgers, crunchy chips, and ice-cold beer, it makes me want to eat pizza, burgers, chips,
The Best Outdoor Activity for All-Around Fitness and Health? Hiking
This year, nearly 55 million Americans will be hitting the road or flying to get to loved ones for their Thanksgiving holiday. But think of this, which likely you won't hear in the headlines: an even larger number of Americans – 59 million – plan to go hiking during the post-Thanksgiving weekend, by some estimates. Americans have ...
“I Asked My Husband to Try Vegan Pigs in a Blanket. The Verdict”
Everyone has their favorite comfort food: Mac and Cheese, Lasagna, Chili, and Pigs in a Blanket. When you go vegan or plant-based it can be tough to leave these behind. For my husband, just the mention of having company over makes him go straight to the store to buy his favorite hors d'oeuvres, pigs in a blanket.
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What is Listeria? Find Out Why You Should Avoid This Food Right Now
Updated November 10th, 2022
Since we published this story in early November, the latest listeria outbreak has sent more people to the hospital, causing at least one death and one lost pregnancy. People are getting sick from deli meat and cheese, in six states that span the entire country, including seven in New York, three in Maryland, two in Massachusetts and two in Illinois, and one each in Cali
Happy World Vegan Month! Celebrate By Eating Plant-Based. Here’s How
Happy World Vegan Month, Yes, it's a thing. People even search for "When is World Vegan Month, 2022?" Well, now you know. World Vegan Day kicks off this 31-day holiday beginning on November 1st, every year! World Vegan Day is one day after our candy buzz (perfectly timed to fill you up with healthy protein-packed grain bowls for when your blood sugar crashes), and 10 days before World Si
“I Gave Out Vegan Halloween Candy. Here’s What Happened”
I've always been a classicist when it comes to Halloween candy: Mini versions of Snickers, Milky Way, and Kit Kats are my jam. But with more and more kids showing up at my door with allergies to nuts and even potentially fatal dairy allergies, I decided to go the vegan route and ordered only vegan Halloween candy to give out this year...