Lucy Danziger

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.

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…

How Bad Is Salt? A New Study Links It to High Blood Pressure, Says This Doctor

Have you ever wondered why bar snacks are always salty? Because the bar owner wants you to be thirsty and order another beer. But all that salt may be doing more harm to your health than the excess alcohol, according to a recent study that found that for every extra dose of sodium&nbs…

What to Eat to Lower Blood Pressure, From a Woman Who Pulled It Off

Sherra Aguirre has a family history of high blood pressure that is so dramatic, it has cut short the lives of two cousins and left her parents tied to daily medication. She saw these circumstances as cautionary tales and decided to do everything she could to offset a family history that illustr…

This Female Boxer Is Out to Prove You Can Win Olympic Gold Without Meat

Tammara Thibeault is a young vegan boxer who is out to show the world that you don't need to eat meat or dairy to get protein and train for your sport at the highest levels. The 24-year-old boxer is training intensely for the Tokyo games and eats a strictly vegan diet and says she hopes is to raise …

To Boost Immunity Just Add These Happiness Practices, According to a Doctor

What if we told you that to boost your immunity, lower your risk of disease, and be healthier, there is one simple thing you can do, and that is to be happier? It turns out that to be healthier, all you need to do is to be happier.
Before you dismiss this, there is actually a form…

Do You Need a Supplement When Eating a Balanced Diet? An Expert’s Take

Everyone is obsessed with vitamin D, but it is only one of the essential vitamins your body
needs in a day to function optimally and boost immunity. Even if you eat a perfect diet full of
healthy plant-based protein, complex carbs from fruits and vegetables, legumes, and whole
grains, and heart-healthy…

How to Start Composting, Reduce Waste and Add Nutrients Back to the Soil

If you're thinking about starting composting, this is the perfect time to get started, just in advance of the planting season and when most cities are about to restart their pick-up services. Whether you're a city dweller with a small kitchen or live in a house where you have room for a backyard gar…

Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Sleep a Night After 50 Raises Dementia Risk 30%

How did you sleep last night? If not so well, then you may want to prioritize that aspect of your health, according to a new study that was just published, linking sleep to dementia risk. The study found if you sleep less than six hours a night, after 50, it increases your risk of dem…

Step Up Your Game With a Free Coached Livestream Bike or Run Class

When you sign up for most workout classes, it's a one-way street. You can slog through it or phone it in, or even turn it off and walk away. Not so when you sign up for a coached, live bike or run class, full of music, technique tips, and most importantly, a real live triathlon coach in your ear who…

The 9 Foods to Eat to Boost Focus and Productivity, According to Doctors

Your brain has 87 billion neurons and uses up 25 percent of your total energy and 50 percent of your body's oxygen, yet we rarely think about eating to "support" this vital organ. Though we often feel exhausted from doing nothing more than trying to focus for hours o…