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...
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...
If There’s One Thing You Should Do on Valentine’s Day, It’s This
Valentines is supposed to be the day when we take care of our heart, our love, and ourselves. But this year the number one thing you can do for all those things is to stay home, according to Dr. Satjit Bhusri, a New York cardiologist and founder of Upper East Side Cardiology in Manhat…
The 8 Best Foods to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, According to a Doctor
If you want to eat to be heart healthier, starting today, stock these foods and eat them daily, since each one has proven benefits that–when added into a whole-foods, plant-based diet and eaten regularly over time–will help lower your cholesterol, reduce chronic inflammati…
Why You Should Care About Heart Disease, Even If You’re Healthy
February is heart disease month in the US, and if you're not living in a bubble, you hear–over and over again–that nearly half of all Americans are suffering from some type of heart disease, be it high cholesterol, plaque blockages in their arteries, high blood pressure, or&nbs…
Broken Resolutions? 5 Ways to Get Back on Track, from a Weight-Loss Doctor
Just about now, halfway through the month of January, you are likely one of the 60 percent of Americans who has already "broken" your resolutions to eat healthily, get daily exercise, and go dry for January. But there's a simple fix, to help you get back on track and stay on t…
To Burn Fat and Boost Immunity, Eat an Orange in the Morning, This Doctor Says
We all want that magic pill, the thing that will make it easy to lose weight, feel great, have energy, and help your body fight off disease. But so far, man has not invented such a thing. Mother Nature has, however, and she packaged it in a bright orange peel...
Here’s How to Reach Your Healthy Lifestyle Goals for 2021. First Set Them!
Ben Franklin was known to have a chaotic, unruly, messy desk. When asked why, by someone who pointed out that Franklin himself wrote: “Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time” the inventor, writer, politician, and ambassado…
Drink This “Fire Cider” Elixir to Boost Immunity and Stay Heathy All Winter
First of all let's get one thing clear: Nothing you eat or drink can keep you from getting the COVID-19 virus, but there are things you can drink or eat to stay healthy, boost your immune system, and try to lower your chances of having severe symptoms if you do contract it or any virus or cold …
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…