Perri is a New York City born-and-based writer. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute. Find her at @66PerriStreet.
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Study: To Lower Risk of Serious Disease, Choose Plant-Based Sources of Protein
Americans are obsessed with protein, even though research tells us we don't need to be. There is no shortage of protein in the standard American diet and protein deficiency is almost unheard of in this country. Yet a new study further clarifies that rather than worry about how much protein…
Bollywood Star Salman Khan to Millions: “Plant-Based Meat Is the Best Protein”
It’s always a good day when you convince a friend to try Meatless Monday for the first time or maybe win your roommate over with your favorite dairy-free smoothie recipe. But how about being able to tell millions of people to take the plant-based plunge...
7 Simple Superfoods to Eat Daily for Optimal Health, From Nutritionists
We have all been trying to eat healthier this winter, but often times it can seem like a complicated order. How to get our nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that will help our bodies fight off infection, lower inflammation, feel more energetic and support a healthy immune system feels like a chemist…
The 7 Best Spring Superfoods for Natural Health, Immunity and Weight Loss
It’s been a long winter, but now that Spring is almost here, it's the perfect time to load up on immune-boosting foods, that are plentiful and will help boost your overall health, strengthen immunity and lead to natural weight loss. (Of course we also highly support sn…
The 8 Best Winter Weight-Loss Tips We’ve Ever Heard from Nutritionists
If you want to make this year your healthiest year yet, you could win the lottery and hire a plant-based, private chef and a personal trainer who motivates you like your very own But assuming that pipe dream doesn’t come true, you could also simply follow these eight simple yet wildly effective ti…
If you want to make this year your healthiest year yet, you could win the lottery and hire a plant-based, private chef and a personal trainer who motivates you like your very own But assuming that pipe dream doesn’t come true, you could also simply follow these eight simple yet wildly effective ti…
Kate Hudson’s Go-To Smoothie Has a Surprising Source of Plant-Based Calcium
Kate Hudson could tell us to eat kimchi on coconut ice cream, and we’d probably try it... with a smile. That’s how much we adore the actor and Fabletics co-founder, who recently appeared on Well + Good’s The Avocado Show to catch her fan…
What is Chlorophyll? A Plant Pigment That Can Fight Cancer and Boost Energy
You may have heard the recent buzz about chlorophyll, and, while you have a vague recollection of it having something to do with plants turning green, not be entirely clear on what exactly the substance is. Well, readers, you’re in the right place...
3D-Printed Vegan Steak Proves It’s as Good as the Real Thing in Blind Taste-Test
With products that have a 95 percent smaller environmental impact than conventional meat, it’s safe to say that Redefine Meat is living up to its namesake with its proprietary 3D-printed meat products. So much so, in fact, that it’s redefining meat even for an au…
5 Common Exercise Mistakes That Prevent Weight Loss, According to Fitness Pros
There are only so many 15-minute YouTube workouts one can do. So it’s no surprise that many people are dealing with being in a fitness rut during the current pandemic. The good news: With some savvy planning and tips, you can work towards improving your health from the comfort o…
7 Easy Tips to Lose Weight in the Winter, According to the Experts
It’s cold. There's a foot of snow on the ground and all you want to do is stay inside and eat comfort food. During the coldest months, we know how easy it is to make an excuse to skip working out or fall off the healthy eating bandwagon...