Articles by Liz Miller

Does Meat Increase Blood Pressure?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Liz Miller

Doctors can't pinpoint one single identifying factor as to the cause of high blood pressure, or hypertension, but evidence has shown that diets high in saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol can increase blood pressure. This means eating too much meat — red meats especially — can have negative health effects.

Vegan Diet for the Gallbladder

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Liz Miller

A vegan diet — one that avoids all meat, dairy and animal byproducts — offers many benefits, including improved gallbladder heath and function. The gallbladder is one of the smallest organs in the body; this pear-shaped sac containing bile is located on the underside of the liver.

Liz Miller is the current editorial coordinator for "Riverfront Times," a Village Voice Media outlet. She has worked as assistant editor of "St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles" magazine and associate editor of "VegNews," a national vegetarian lifestyle publication. Miller received her Bachelor of Arts in media communications with minors in journalism and English from Webster University. She specializes in food and lifestyle reporting.