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Louisa Richards

Louisa is the Senior Health Editor at The Beet. She’s a BANT Registered Nutritionist in the UK and writes for several leading online publications, including Medical News Today and Plant Based News. Louisa has been plant-based most of her life and has bought up her family this way. She’s a firm believer that diet and lifestyle predict our health outcomes and wellbeing and enjoys educating people about the benefits of eating plant-based food. Louisa loves to cook healthy recipes, grow plants, and be outdoors but also enjoys the occasional vegan cupcake and glass of wine because moderation is key!

Here's an expert's take on duckweed, a tiny yet mighty aquatic plant that is packed with clean protein.
Ask the ExpertAdd Duckweed to Your Smoothies for Complete Plant-Based ProteinLouisa Richards
Coconuts drying in the sun
Health & NutritionIs Coconut Oil Really Good for You? Here’s What the Research SaysLouisa Richards
10 "Health Foods" to Avoid. Just Because It's Vegan, Doesn't Mean It's Healthy
Health & Nutrition10 Foods That Sound Healthy But Are Better to AvoidLouisa Richards
Should You Avoid Oxalates, Lectins and Tannins In Your Food? An Expert Answers
Health & NutritionShould You Avoid Oxalates, Lectins and Tannins? An Expert AnswersLouisa Richards
Exactly what to eat to treat stress
Health & WellbeingEat These Foods to Boost Your Mental HealthLouisa Richards
What to Eat Avoid, Treat and Reduce Symptoms of UTIs
Health & NutritionWhat to Eat to Prevent, Treat and Reduce Symptoms of UTIsLouisa Richards
Woman eating freshly made Asian vegan meal
Health & NutritionHow Much Iron Do You Need Each Day? Study Links Deficiency To Heart DiseaseLouisa Richards
What's the difference between vegan and plant-based
Plant-Based For BeginnersYour Intro Guide to a Plant-Based Diet: Flexitarian, Vegan, Vegetarian and MoreLouisa Richards
Plant-Based ProductsThe Best Plant-Based Products of the Week, From the Editors of The BeetCaitlin Mucerino
I Tried the McPlant. Here's How It Went
Plant-Based ProductsI Tried the McPlant. Here’s How It WentLouisa Richards
Young Woman Using Meal Planning Mobile App for a Healthy Diet
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The Best Plant-Based Products of the Week, From the Editors of The Beet
Plant-Based ProductsThe Best Plant-Based Products of the Week, From the Editors of The BeetCaitlin Mucerino