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
Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Cheese
When people go plant-based, it's often not the idea of giving up meat that proves difficult. It's cheese. There's a reason for that. In a study on food and addiction, Yale researchers found that cheese triggers the same neuroreceptors for pleasure that drugs do since cheese contains casein, a dairy protein that during digestion releases casomorphine, which plays directly on the brain's dopamine re
4 Refreshing Summer Cocktails We Can’t Stop Making – and Serving – on Repeat
The weekend is almost here. Plan your next drinks party with one of The Editors' favorite summer cocktails that we've been perfecting for our friends and party guests. Have one to share? Post it on The Beet's FB page.
With temperatures rising, cooling off with a cocktail in the evening just feels right...
Tired? You May Be Lacking One of These 5 Vital Nutrients. How to Get Them
If you eat the Standard American Diet (SAD) heavy in meat, dairy, and processed foods, chances are you're getting plenty of calories, fat, carbs, and protein, but you are likely missing important nutrients that are vital in helping your body function at its optimal level. Whether you'r...
For A Vegan Treat, Head to Innocent Yesterday Bakery & Cafe in NYC
When you get close to the door of the plant-based bakery and café Innocent Yesterday on East 77th Street in New York City, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in Paris at a local French patisserie. This vegan restaurant is a world apart, both in experience and in the delicious baked goods and savory dishes it serves, and whether you eat vegan or plant-based or just love a sweet or savory snack
Study: Meat & Dairy Alternatives Are Healthier and More Climate-Friendly
A recent study out of the University of Bath, England says that plant-based meat and dairy alternatives help consumers become healthier and are undisputably better for the environment. Psychologists looked at 43 studies and found that consumers will try meat alternatives, even if they eat meat, as a way of deciding whether to go more plant-based, concluding that it's easier to "sell" the
Which Diet Works Better to Control Blood Sugar, Mediterranean or Keto?
When it comes to lowering blood sugar and losing weight, which diet works best? According to a recent study from Stanford University, when dieters were given either the Mediterranean or the Keto diet, each one works as well as the other for controlling blood sugar and ultimately helping people achieve their weight loss goals. But the more ...
“The Veggie” from The New York Times Explores the Joys of Vegetarian Food
Growing up loving vegetarian food, Tejal Rao has always been surprised when people around her, whether in the restaurant kitchen where she worked as a cook or writing about food for digital publications, didn't share her appreciation for dishes centered around vegetables...
Try This Easy Swap for Dairy-Free Lemon Pancakes, from Chef Charity Morgan
When you want to eat healthier or go more plant-based, you don't have to swear off any future bite of dairy or skip your favorite meals, like lemon pancakes. Instead, it's the little things that make the difference, and it's easier to take one step at a time. The simp...
Why Fish May Not Be As Healthy As You Think: The Hidden Dangers of Fish
If you're eating fish in order to be your healthiest, you may be doing yourself more harm than good, according to new studies that question whether a steady diet of fish is actually a healthy choice. Fish now harbor pollutants and other micro-particles that can cause health threats to humans
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“I Tried High-Protein Lupini Bean Pasta and Here’s What I Thought”
There are few things more delicious to me than a bowl of just-made pesto pasta, with basil grown from the garden and pasta that looks like your grandma made it in her little pasta press machine. As someone who likes their carbs and protein from different and usual sources, I was surprised when I saw that a box of Brami Fusilli (crafted with semolina flour and lupini beans) contains nearly double t