Perri O. Blumberg
Perri is a New York City-born and -based writer; she holds a bachelor’s 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 the Institute of Culinary Education. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, Men's Journal, Rolling Stone, Oprah Daily, Insider.com, Architectural Digest, Southern Living, and more. She's probably seen Dave Matthews Band in your hometown, and she'll never turn down a bloody mary. Learn more at VeganWhenSober.com.
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What’s the Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?
And, why it's important to know the difference.
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The 6 Best Low Mercury Fish, According to Dietitians
Canned tuna connoisseurs, read on.
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The Pros and Cons of a High-Protein Diet
This is how much you should be eating—and how much is too much, according to dietitians.
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Dietitians Explain Why You Can Skip the Nattokinase Supplements
Save your money, folks.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Trying Whole30
For starters, it's not a weight loss diet.
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Is Brown Rice or White Rice Healthier?
It's time to settle the debate once and for all.
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The 6 Expert-Approved Diets That Are Actually Worth Trying
Don't fall into another BS diet trap.
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You Probably Need More Micronutrients
And, how to get them.
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The Truth About Those Viral Ginger Shots
Are they worth the hype? Dietitians explain.
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These Are the 18 Fish That Are Highest in Protein
When you're sick of chicken breast.
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What You Should Know Before Taking a L-Theanine Supplement, According to Dietitians
It's not all it's cracked up to be.
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The 8 Best Bulking Foods, According to Dietitians
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Vegan, Vegetarian, and Plant-Based Are All Different. Here's Why.
All the terminology, decoded.
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Can Oatmeal Help With Weight Loss?
Your breakfast staple might be doing more than just waking you up in the morning.
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Everything You Need to Know About Algae Oil
You heard that right: algae.
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This Is the Best Time of Day to Take Creatine
The supplement can help you build muscle quicker. When's the optimal time to take it?
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HMB Is Tiktok’s New Muscle Building Supplement. Does It Work?
Here's what experts say.
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Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much?
No, your scale probably isn't broken.
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Should You Be Taking a Fiber Supplement?
Probably not, except for under this circumstance.
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Can Drinking Lemon Water Help You Lose Weight?
The truth about this trendy beverage.
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Everything You Need to Know About Omega-5s
You've heard of omega-3s. Now it's time to talk omega-5s.
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Can Milk Make You Taller? Here's What the Science Says.
Your mom was half right.
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There's Only One Case When You'd Actually Need a Beta-Alanine Supplement
And even then...
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9 Surprising Foods That Will Boost Your Energy
Ditch that second cup of coffee.
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The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar and Weight Loss
Let's just say it can't cancel out a whole batch of cookies.
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What Vitamins Should Not Be Taken Together?
Make the most out of your supplements by taking them correctly.
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We Tried the Top 4 Detox Diets. Here's if They Actually Work.
We asked experts to break down these popular regimens.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Atlantic Diet
Move over Mediterranean—there's a new diet in town.
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9 Healthy Breads That Don’t Taste Like Cardboard
All the good stuff and all the flavor.
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8 High Protein Cereals to Start Your Busy Day Off Right
Love cereal, but need more protein at breakfast? Look no further.
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Dietitians Explain the Health Benefits of Vitamin D3
Make sure you know how to get it.