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
For the Tastiest, Healthiest Plant-Based Products, Check Out The Beet Meter
Have you ever stood in front of a whole fridge full of products and wondered: Which of these is tastiest? Which is healthiest? It's like we need a Rotten Tomatoes, for food. Well, now there is just that: The Beet Meter is your ratings and review tool for all of the latest plant-based or vegan p…
Burnout Is Real. Here’s How to Prevent It and Treat It from a Psychiatrist
Burnout is real, as companies across America are finding out. The dating app Bumble recently gave its 700 employees a week off with pay to counter the problem of widespread burnout. Meanwhile no less a venerable wall street institution than Goldman Sachs just raised the base pay for junior bankers w…
5 Minutes of Breathing Is as Effective in Lowering Blood Pressure as Medication
A new study has found that doing 5 minutes of breathing exercises works to lower blood pressure as effectively as medication does, according to researchers at CU Boulder. The breathing exercises are a specific type of inhaling to bring oxygen deep into the lungs, called Muscular Strength Training, w…
Your 7 Day Beginner’s Guide to Going Plant-Based
If you've ever thought about going plant-based or trying out a meat-free diet, now is the perfect time to start. Sign up for 7 days of amazing, delicious recipes, expert advice, and easy tips to stay on track. Here's everything you need to get started!
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To Lower Blood Sugar, Study Says Eat Chocolate In the Morning
A new study on a small group of women has found that eating a few ounces of chocolate in the morning can lower blood sugar and help your body burn fat, and does not lead to weight gain. Before you grab the candy bar, it's important to note that it's a small amount of chocolate eaten by its…
What Is Proffee? Can It Help You Lose Weight? Here’s the Scoop
There's a new trend taking over TikTok and it's got everyone brewing up a new concoction called Proffee, which is a combination of protein powder and coffee (usually cold brew). Coffee has been known to speed up metabolism and help you burn fat when your body is at a calorie deficit, and h…
The Best Vegan Butters Rated for Taste and Health
What’s the best vegan butter on the market? We worked the toaster overtime to find out. If you like real butter or margarine or olive oil spread, there's a vegan product for you.
Target Just Launched a Line of Plant-Based Products for Under $5 Each
Target announced this week that it will be launching 30 new plant-based items under its own line, Good & Gather Plant-Based, and the most astounding part is that most of the items will check out at a price of $5 or less. With this launch, Target is positioning itself to be a major player in the …
Neanderthals Ate More Plants Than Meat. The Carbs Helped Grow Their Brains
The next time you're sitting next to a caveman at dinner who says: "Human beings were made to eat meat," you can tell him, "Actually, Neanderthals ate 70 percent of their diet from plants, and that's what helped their brains grow larger, doubling in size from 2 m…
Watch Out for These Harmful Ingredients in Vegan Butter, Says This Doctor
If you've switched to vegan or plant-based butter to be heart healthier, drop the butter knife. You may be adding a substitute that is just as bad for you or even worse than the real thing, according to a cardiologist. Most spreadable plant-based butters are high in coconut oil, which cont…