Perri is a New York City-born-and-based writer. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate of the plant-based Natural Gourmet Institute, which is now the Natural Gourmet Center at ICE. She's worked on Mark Bittman's team for the plant-based meal company The Purple Carrot and on his cookbook projects.
Perri O. Blumberg
8 Tips to Stay Healthy and Not Gain Weight This Weekend, From RDs
This Memorial Weekend seems all the more special for the fact that we get to gather safely and enjoy ourselves, but along with all that social activity comes the likelihood that indulgent treats, meals, and drinks are everywhere. If one of your goals is to lose weight and get healthier, the wee…
7 Seemingly Healthy Vegan Foods That Sabotage Your Diet, RDs Reveal
You may eat plant-based or vegan foods for your health, but there are plenty of seemingly healthy products that are but are actually full of hidden fats and calories, which may be as bad for you as the animal products you're staying away from...
MTV’s Siesta Key Star Chloe Trautman Loses 50 Pounds After Going Vegan
It may be all drama and daiquiris on MTV’s reality show Siesta Key, but it’s all fruits and veggies for the reality show’s cast member Chloe Trautman. In a recent interview with Life & Style, the 25-year-old opened up to the celebrity news outlet about her recent weight loss…
These 3 Health Benefits of Beet Juice Will Make You Want to Drink It Regularly
Beet juice has long been touted as a health elixir that helps fight inflammation, improve athletic performance and boost nitrates. But a new study published in the May issue of Redox Biology has shed some further light on just how incredible nutrient-packed beet juice is for your heart...
7 Products Nutritionists Load Up on Every Time They Shop at Trader Joe’s
Sure, I’ve missed my friends and all. Concerts. Museums. Vacations. Sanity. But during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic what I’ve really missed is grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s. You can bet your bottom dollar it will be my first stop when I&Clo…
7 Ways to Get Meat Lovers to Eat More Plant-Based, According to Nutritionists
Your grill-master dad recently just saw his cardiologist and tells you he wants to make some dietary changes. Your best friend from college recently reached out saying she’d love some help in embracing a more plant-based lifestyle. Whatever the case, you’re …
Study: To Lower Risk of Serious Disease, Choose Plant-Based Sources of Protein
Americans are obsessed with protein, even though research tells us we don't need to be. There is no shortage of protein in the standard American diet and protein deficiency is almost unheard of in this country. Yet a new study further clarifies that rather than worry about how much protein…
The 7 Best Spring Superfoods for Natural Health, Immunity and Weight Loss
It’s been a long winter, but now that Spring is almost here, it's the perfect time to load up on immune-boosting foods, that are plentiful and will help boost your overall health, strengthen immunity and lead to natural weight loss. (Of course we also highly support sn…
3D-Printed Vegan Steak Proves It’s as Good as the Real Thing in Blind Taste-Test
With products that have a 95 percent smaller environmental impact than conventional meat, it’s safe to say that Redefine Meat is living up to its namesake with its proprietary 3D-printed meat products. So much so, in fact, that it’s redefining meat even for an au…
Treat Yourself: The Best Vegan Cookies and Chocolates to Order Online
Some days, you just need a cookie, and this Valentine's Day, you definitely deserve some sweet treats. Whether you’re craving otherworldly truffles, an indulgent square of cacao bliss, or a soft, homemade-tasting cookie, we’ve got you covered...