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
10 Ingredients to Add to Your Smoothies for Weight Loss, According to RDs
You’ve supercharged your salads for weight loss. Check! Your oatmeal? Check! Now it's time to get savvy about your smoothies, adding nutritious stars to the mix that are both good for you and your waistline. “Smoothies are a convenient way to incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and other nutrient-r…
Avoiding Fruit to Keep Blood Sugar Low? Here’s an Expert’s Take
There are so many reasons to love fruit but many people avoid it because they fear that fructose, the naturally occurring sugar in fruit, could spike blood sugar, leading to weight gain. Now a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found that people who eat…
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...
5 Common Exercise Mistakes That Prevent Weight Loss, According to Fitness Pros
There are only so many 15-minute YouTube workouts one can do. So it’s no surprise that many people are dealing with being in a fitness rut during the current pandemic. The good news: With some savvy planning and tips, you can work towards improving your health from the comfort o…
Leonardo DiCaprio Advocates for End of WildlifeTrade and Consumption
When you’re a celebrity with some 45+ million Instagram followers, using your social media platform as a voice for change can echo far and wide. Such is the case with a recent repost of A-list actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, who recently reposted environmental organization WildAid’s announcement that Viet…