Perri O. Blumberg

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 plant-based Natural Gourmet Institute, which is now the Natural Gourmet Center at ICE. She's worked on Mark Bittman's team for the plant-based meal company The Purple Carrot and on his cookbook projects.

USDA Announces $500 Million Plan to Grow US Meat Processing
The pandemic has helped boost the plant-based movement. It compelled countless Americans to look into ways to bolster their immunity, and a well-rounded plant-based diet does just that and so much more. And in the supermarket aisles, many consumers turned to plant-based foods during the pandemic, wh…
This Diet Has Been Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death, Study Shows
We all know junk food is bad for us. But just how bad? A new study provides further evidence that a diet high in fried foods and sugary drinks can quite literally kill you. In the research, a “Southern” dietary pattern, in particular, was singled out as being particularly…
New Research Finds Plant-Based Diet May Lower the Risk of Atherosclerosis
A new review published in the medical journal Cardiovascular Research provides more encouraging news for those embracing a plant-based lifestyle: Eating a diet rich in plant-based foods was linked to a lower risk for cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis as compared to diets that include a…
New Study Reveals a Link Between a High-Fat Diet and Chronic Pain
An estimated 50 million Americans are living with chronic pain–or nearly 20 percent of the population. A new study published in Nature Metabolism reveals that a typical American high-fat diet can increase people’s risk of painful disorders, and conditions commonly associat…
The 5 Best Plant-Based Hot Dogs to Eat at Your Weekend BBQ
This Independence Day weekend, wish America a "Happy Birthday" with a  festive feast. Invite the friends and family over for a long-overdue BBQ. Add these vegan dogs and watch everyone want to try one!
1. Field Roast Frankfurters
Garlic, onions, and plenty of spices make these hot dogs delic…
Avoiding Fruit to Keep Blood Sugar Low? Here’s an Expert’s Take
There are so many reasons to love fruit but many people avoid it because they fear that fructose, the naturally occurring sugar in fruit, could spike blood sugar, leading to weight gain. Now a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that people who eat…
Help Dad Ditch Meat: 5 Reasons He Should and 6 Tips to Make It Happen
There’s no better gift than good health. This Father's Day, help your dad or any important man in your life say goodbye to meat — for good. While he may love grilling season, there are so many important reasons for him to ditch meat, whether that be for his health, th…
Here’s How To Know It’s Time To Go Plant-Based, According to RDs
From weight loss to saving the planet, there are many benefits of taking the plant-based plunge. For some of us, cute animal videos are all we need to decide to ditch meat and dairy for good, for others, inspiration to go plant-based doesn’t exactly come from a bunny vortex on the in…

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