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
Stressed? Try This One Easy Trick to Feel Calmer and More Positive Now
If you need to lower your stress, chase away negative thoughts, and hit reset on your mood, there is no better natural way to do it than to get out into nature and get active. The mounting evidence that nature and mood are related is so strong that there is even a new school of research called Ecops…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Is This Miracle Berry the Key to Kicking Cravings? It Makes Food Taste Like Sugar
Have you ever wished you could love vegetables more? Enjoy eating your recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, instead of craving sugary sweets all day long? Now there is a little berry that is being marketed as a cravings killer, since eating it (or a tablet form) can that can en…
Sitting All Day? Just 11 Minutes of Walking Is Enough to Undo the Damage
If you think all that sitting for hours during working from home is killing you (slowly) here is some good news. According to a new study it only takes 11 minutes of walking to undo the effects of sitting for long stints. This is a much shorter amount of activity than previous thought...
From Mindless to Healthier: How to Snack Smarter While Multitasking on Screens
The average American adult spends more than 11 hours per day on screens, according to Nielsen, and while they are watching TV, shopping on their laptop, and texting, they also mindlessly reaching for snacks. Now a new study says consumers under-report how much they eat while distracted by multitaski…
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 …
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...