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.
Perri O. Blumberg
The 15 Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Fitness and Wellness-Loving Dad
Dad never wants to let on, but he is super proud of you. Make him know YOU know it with a gift that shows that you really get him and what he's all about. These 15 wellness and fitness-minded gifts are going to make Dad realize, yes he did need that, and it's fun to get gifts...
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, the environment, or the animals. Below, an overv...
May the Fourth Be Vegan: Why You Should Go Plant-Based on Star Wars Day
Dearest Princess Leia lovers, today’s your day to shine. And with today, Wednesday, May 4th marking the annual “Star Wars Day,” there’s a lot more fans can do than quip, “May the 4th be with you.” (It just never gets old.)
This year, fans can don costum...
“I Tried a New Vegan Chicken Made from Mushrooms and Here’s What I Thought”
Dinner is served, and it's made of ... fungus? Well, if you’re being technical, it's actually made of fermented mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, and it's being sold as a brand new kind of vegan chicken alternative from the direct-to-consumer brand Meati.
This spring, the...
How to Make Plant-Based Protein the Center of Your Plate
Used to Add Media planning your dinner around red meat, chicken, fish, or other animal sources? If when a family member asks "What's for dinner?" you routinely answer one of those, then it may be time to rethink your plate. A protein-packed meal does not have to include animal products. In fact, to recalibrate...
The 12 Best Superfoods To Eat Daily, From Nutritionists
Whether you’re seeking to boost your energy, immunity, or focus with a plant-based diet, you’ll probably keep stumbling across the word ‘superfood’ after just a little bit of research. A superfood – and a vegan superfood at that – sounds rare and precious, but that doesn’t mean it has to be tough-to-find, expensive, or something you haven’t heard of before.
What are superfoods?
“ 'superfood’ is so
Are Dairy-Free Yogurts Actually Healthy? What to Look For Before You Buy
You’re not imagining things. There’s an ever-growing collection of dairy-free yogurt options at the grocery store. As more people adopt a plant-based diet, the interest — and offerings — in non-dairy vegan yogurt and other plant-based products is expected to rise. But all dairy-free yog...
The Unexpected Foods With Added Sugar and What to Eat Instead
Many of us are looking for ways to eat healthier and clean up our diet. One of the simplest places to start is by eliminating added sugars, which are in approximately 70 percent of the foods we buy. Not to be confused with naturally occurring sugar that occurs in fruits, (so don't ditch your morning smoothie or afternoon fruit snack just yet), added sugar shows up in most packaged foods from pasta
Mediterranean Diet Is Best for Lasting Weight Loss. How to Make it Vegan
The Mediterranean diet has long been ranked as the healthiest way to eat among diet and nutrition experts since studies show it helps reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases like heart disease and obesity. But now new research shows that it is also the top method for long-term weight loss, beating low-carb diets and other fads for the most effective way to lose weight and keep it off. Eve...
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7 Genius Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home
If you're trying to live a more sustainable life and lower your overall carbon footprint, one way to do it is to reduce your food waste. Lowering your impact through food choices is easier than you think, suggests Ashlee Piper, sustainability expert and author of Give A Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save ...
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