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
The 3 Ways Stress is Making You Gain Weight and What to Do About It
Rebel Wilson famously lost 60 pounds over the past year and a half by working on her diet and her stress level, the actress recently revealed, with a method that not only changes what you eat but also your relationship with food. Called The Mayr Method, Wilson was first introduced to it back in 2019…
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…
What to Eat to Avoid Injury and Reach Peak Performance, Says a Sports Doctor
Now that spring is nearly here and we are all getting out and doing more of our favorite activities, or trying to sweat off unwanted pounds that crept on last winter, the next big wave of doctor's visits may just be to the orthopedist for sports-related injuries...
I Tried Dunkin’s New Avocado Toast and Here’s What I Really Thought
The sign on the Dunkin' shop near my apartment screamed out Avocado Toast, and I couldn't have been more excited. This tiny little cheerful oasis next to the subway station on 77th and Lexington is nearby my normal commute, but for years, ever since eating plant-based, I've had to steel myself to pa…
The Best Way to Eat, According to a Heart Doctor
"The biggest deficiency in the American diet is not protein, it's fruits and vegetables," says Dr. Joel Kahn, a leading cardiologist and bestselling author, who himself adopted a plant-based diet 44 years ago. He tells his patients to get as close to a whole-food plant-based d…
Make February Your Healthiest Month Yet: Here’s How to Start
Happy February, the month known as "heart health" month in America, where 60 percent of people have decided to make being healthier their goal for 2021, according to a recent survey. Don't worry if your year didn't start out so well. Think of January as a "hangov…
A Nut-free, Dairy-Free Queso Nacho Sauce, Just In Time for the Super Bowl
LOCA Foods founder Lauren Joyner is out to change the classic American diet, one junk food habit at a time. Her new potato-based queso, which tastes and acts just like the artery-clogging nacho cheese version, is now ready for order, just in time for the big game...
Most Resolutions End Up Broken by January 17th. Here’s How to Start Fresh
The 17th of January, exactly 2 and 1/2 weeks into the New Year, is D-Day for resolutions. They are about to crash and burn if they haven't already. Don't be crushed. Instead, turn around and re-up your resolve, but this time with a more effective strategy, one that is sure to lead you to l…
71 Million Americans Gained Weight During Pandemic, Feel Down About It
A new survey reveals that 71 million Americans have gained weight throughout the pandemic, and worse, they feel bad about it, posing not only physical but emotional health issues. The survey found that 63 percent of Americans believe leading a healthy lifestyle is made tougher by the "at home&q…
Intermittent Fasting Not Working? Here’s What Could Be Going Wrong, By an RD
Intermittent fasting is having a moment. Whether you prefer to eat keto or plant-based or are just trying to make up for some extra indulging over the holidays, everywhere you turn someone is extolling the virtues of this simple, flexible diet strategy, where you eat for a window of time (usually 8 …