Anna Keeve is the west coast correspondent for The Beet. Anna’s articles have appeared in LA Progressive, VegOut Magazine, Locale Magazine, Cannabis Magazine and more. With a focus on plant-based lifestyle, food, business and veg-friendly travel, Anna's always on the prowl for what's new, what's hot and what's next. Anna is also the founder of PlantBasedPopUp, a fine-dining pop-up experience that hosts wine and food pairing dinners at top restaurants. Connect with Anna (or send her a news tip) at lifesalternateroute.com or @lifesalternateroute.
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Dr. Praeger’s Launches Plant-Based Patty That “Tastes Like a Turkey Burger”
In 1994 two heart surgeons were motivated by what they saw in their medical practice to encourage better eating habits—sensible eating habits. For them, bringing easy-to-make and accessible plant-based foods that tasted good was a way to do just that...
Largest U.S. Bagel Chain, Einstein Bros., Tests Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich
While it seems like every week a new fast food joint or restaurant is adding a Beyond Meat-based food offering, breakfast-staple bagel companies have remained largely silent—until now. Einstein Bros. Bagels, the largest bagel retail company in America with more than 700 locations, is partnering with…
Impossible Foods Goes Direct-to-Consumer With 2-Day Delivery
It just got easier to get America’s favorite meatless meat into your kitchen: Impossible Foods is now selling its plant-based burgers and meats online with free shipping—including a speedy 2-day shipping option.
The plant-based food tech company launched in 2016 with a food serv…
The plant-based food tech company launched in 2016 with a food serv…
Plant-Based Brands That Support Black Lives Matter and Are Doing Something About It
This week, many companies spoke out about the Black Lives Matter movement. Supporting the movement goes beyond "corporate responsibility" –it's corporate humanity. But a few plant-based brands are taking action and actually funding the movement...
This Genius Invention Prevents Produce Spoilage: Here’s Everything you Need to Know
Wouldn't it be nice to walk into your backyard and pick a fresh avocado, tomato, or other veggie on-demand…only when you are ready to use? Yes, but this is 2020, and we live in a society where the only picking most of us are doing is off the shelf at a supermarket; or, if we are luc…
National Donut Day is the Perfect Time to Get Your Vegan Donut Fix
There are few things better than biting into a delicious sugar-laden donut. While traditional donuts are typically made with milk and egg, there is a growing number of donut shops perfecting the vegan donut—no animal products needed! Just in time for National Donut Day 2020, which is taking place th…
Here Are the Grocery Stores With the Best Vegan Food Options
One component to help you stick with your plant-based eating is the availability of local options. You want—no, you need—to be able to go to your grocery store, and easily find a solid selection of plant-based eats. While plant-based packaged goods were once confined to small co-ops or&n…
5 Low-Calorie Frozen Vegan Desserts Just in Time for Summer
As the weather starts to heat up, you might be clamoring for a stash of vegan-friendly frozen desserts. And, you might also be seeking sweet treats that please your taste buds but are also health-conscious and easy on the waistline. Many frozen desserts are packed with sugar, fat, calories and addit…
Ditch the Bacon For Good: The 6 Best Vegan Pork Alternatives
You may have seen the headlines this week about an impending national pork shortage. This is because the demand for pork has dried up as food services and restaurants have shuttered. The sad truth is, farmers can’t just turn off their facility or production line and go home; they are…
The 7 Best Vegan Chocolate Bars Delivered Right to Your Door
Right now there is a vegan chocolate renaissance taking place with many health-conscious brands crafting delicious artisanal chocolate. Now is a perfect time to order a box for yourself, or pay it forward with a thinking-of-you gift to a friend, family member, colleague, or Mom...