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
Here’s What Happens in Your Body When You Drink a Diet Coke
For years I only sipped on brown drinks: Morning was a Starbucks Vente Redeye and then around noon that gave way to Diet Coke number one, then two, and three, and possibly more, sometimes five or more in a day. My art director and friend told me "that stuff is poison...
Study: A Keto Diet Can Lead to Heart Scarring and Permanent Heart Damage
A new study out of China has found a deeply troubling connection between keto diets and heart damage, and it's enough to make you want to stay away from this weight loss method for good. Ketosis is the most searched diet online because it works for quick weight loss by reducing your intake of carbs …
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…
This Brand Launched the First Keto Plant-Based Milk: We Spoke to the Founder
Founder and CEO of Mooala, Jeff Richards, remembers the moment he went dairy-free. It all started when he was obsessed with Cross Fit and used it to counterbalance the stress of his high-finance job, which he now looks back on as not being so much fun, compared to his current post...
The Secret to Living Longer, From a Couple Who Feels Younger Than Ever
When you think about growing old gracefully, you envision yourself healthy, holding hands with your loved one, able to do all the things you love (like hike, play tennis, swim, or just hang out on the porch and visit), and most of all, you picture yourself as healthy...
The One Fruit You Should Eat Now to Prevent Disease & Burn Fat, Says an RD
If every day you woke up and ate exactly what you should eat, to be your healthiest, lose weight, lower your cholesterol and keep your blood sugar steady, you might suspect that would be a boring diet of oatmeal and kale. But what if we told you that the number one thing to pop like candy, morning n…
Oatly’s Super Bowl Ad Is So Bad It’s Genius, and Bound to Sell More Oat Milk
Oatly is known as the company so genius at marketing that it created both demand and supply for oat milk when it first came to America from Sweden back in 2016 when the world was still obsessed with almond milk. But last night we saw a new side of Oatly when the company aired a 60-second spot during…
You’ve Been Exposed to COVID-19. Here is What Doctors Want You to Do Next
You do everything you can to avoid catching the coronavirus: Social distancing, mask wearing and hand washing till you never want to hear HBD in your head again. But sometimes luck doesn't roll your way and despite all your precautions, someone you've been around texts you and tells you th…
You Don’t Have to Go Keto Or Give Up Carbs to Lose Weight, Says This Expert
Everyone is confused about carbs That's the conclusion of keto thought-leader and best-selling author, Dr. Eric Westman, who has written a book to clear up our misconceptions about how to lose weight and still eat carbs: End Your Carb Confusion: A Simple Guide to Customize …
Omega-3 Helps Heart Patients Live At Least 3 Years Longer, New Study Finds
When faced with a heart scare like a heart attack, stroke, or another life-threatening event, you turn to anything that might help you heal, recover, stay out of the hospital for good and live years longer. A new study by the American College of Cardiology has found that eating foods high in Omega-3…
9 Easy Ways to Lift Your Mood, Including What to Eat and Drink to Feel Better
Anxious or stressed? (Who isn't right now?) The key is to figure out the right foods to reach for when stress, anxiety, and everyday worry takes over your brain. Other than getting exercise and a good night's sleep, food is the most powerful medicine you can reach for, says this doctor...
Adele Shows Off New Slimmed-Down Body on SNL. How to Do Her Diet
When Adele took the stage to host Saturday Night Live last night and walked out in a short-sleeved black top and black tights, she looked transformed: Slim, strong, fit, with flowing long blond hair, signature gorgeous cheekbones, and enormous playful eyes...