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.
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By Shifting to a Plant-Based Diet We Can Create 19 Million New Jobs, Study Finds
If you and everyone you know switches to a mostly plant-based diet, it would not only be healthier for us humans, it would lower our carbon footprint and benefit the climate, and it will create millions of jobs in our economic region over the next 10 years, according to a new study on econ…
He Had Cancer, Ditched Dairy, and Launched a Healthier Snack, Noops
"You get so wrapped up in the launch that you don't realize it's the end of the beginning," says Gregory Struck, the founder of the healthy organic oat milk pudding company, Noops. "I am humbled to see this product in the market. It's surreal to see people e…
What to Eat if You Care About the Planet and Others? This Author Explains It All
Sophie Egan understands that there is an astounding amount of confusion over what to eat. If you care about the planet, animals, human health and supporting companies that give back to their communities, you are a "conscious eater" and she has written the book for you...
Demand for Vegan and Plant Based Food is Soaring As World Loses Taste for Meat
Here come the vegan and plant-based launches. During the pandemic, more meatless and dairy-free products have been flying off the shelves of stores both here in the US and in the UK, and big companies are taking notice and preparing to launch their new slate of plant-based and vegan treats, meats, a…
Which Protein is Best, Animal or Plant? Studies Tell What to Eat for Lean Muscle
When you go plant-based the number question everyone asks you is, "Where do you get your protein?" It might surprise you to learn that plant foods are full of protein, from the mighty soybean ( 28 grams per cup) to the tiny pea (8 grams per cup)...
NFL Star Tom Brady Shares 3 Favorite Vegan Recipes From TB12 Diet Plan
Whether you're a Patriots fan or a Bucs believer, the name Tom Brady conjures admiration for a career that brought his old team six rings and may just be what the TB (note that the town and the man have the same initials) team needs to score some bling of their own...
This Woman Went Raw Vegan After Ovarian Cancer and is in Remission
Barbara Livesay had been around the health care world most of her entire professional life, as a salesperson for skilled nursing and hospice, so when she got diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer just over two years ago, she had strong views about the course of treatment she wanted to foll…
Gen Z’ers Want to Eat More Vegan or Plant-Based Foods, New Survey Finds
Gen Z is setting food trends in the post-pandemic world, The Food Institute reports, and their food choices include: Ordering in more, choosing frozen foods, and eating more plant-based meals. They believe you don't have to be vegan to want to eat more vegan foods, the Institute …
To Lower Blood Pressure Study Says Eat Plant-Based and Limit Animal Product
A new study that looked at seven different diets showed that a plant-based approach lowers blood pressure best, but it still works if the person eats a small amount of meat and dairy.
High blood pressure is the number one factor in strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular diseases, so eating …
High blood pressure is the number one factor in strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular diseases, so eating …
“Evolving Vegan Means Going in the Right Direction” –Mena Massoud, Aladdin
Mena Massoud says that his Egyptian upbringing exposed him to plant-based foods from a young age, but it wasn't until five years ago that he went fully vegan. Now he's written a book, Evolving Vegan, about how to eat more vegan or plant-based dishes, complete with recipes fr…
Report to USDA: “Americans Should Eat More Plant-Based Foods, Less Sugar”
When the USDA releases its recommended dietary guidelines every five years, you can expect a food fight of epic proportions. This year's scientific report–essentially the paper that is submitted to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services in advance of the guidelines–states clear…
“I Went Vegan to Beat My Addiction to Alcohol and It Worked,” Chef Elaine
Elaine Toner is a chef who used a plant-based diet to kick her addiction to alcohol. Here is her story. It's honest, inspiring, and reads like a novel. When they make the film we'd like to see Saoirse Ronan cast in the title role.
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