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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The Best Vegan Rosé Wines Under $25, Just in Time for Summer
Nothing signifies the start of summer quite like a nice cold glass of rosé while sunning outside on a warm day. These days, rosé is abundant and can be found in just about any style: From sparkling to flat, from sweet to dry, from millennial pink (yes, that is a color) to magenta in co…
More Consumers Are Clicking “Add to Cart” on Plant-Based Milk & Creamers
The trend in plant-based consumption is not going away, as more Americans choose to buy non-dairy milk and meat alternatives than ever, a report released today by Instacart found. One in three shoppers purchases plant-based meat or milk products regularly, and the trend spans all ages and …
Two Plant-Based Brands Top TIME’s Most Influential Companies List
Arguably one of the most influential magazines in the world, TIME, today revealed its first-ever list of TIME100 Most Influential Companies, a new lineup that highlights the 100 businesses making a remarkable impact around the world. In its “Pioneers” section, two of the …
5 Easy Ways to Be a Smarter and More Eco-Friendly Consumer
Yes, “eco-anxiety” is a real thing. From films like Seaspiracy to the constant climate crisis news of rising seawater and dwindling species, it can be hard to stay positive and feel that, as individuals, we can actually do something meaningful to effect cha…
We Taste-Tested the 6 Best Vegan Bacons That Taste Like the Real Thing
Is there such a thing as a truly good vegan bacon? For years, companies have been trying to create meatless bacon that tastes exactly like the real thing. There have been dozens of new entries into the vegan sausage and burger categories, but fewer have tried to meet this challenge...
UN Report: The Best Thing You Can Do for the Climate Is Eat Plant-Based
Adopting a plant-based diet is the best thing you can do for the environment, according to a report from a UN-backed think tank. The report, from policy institute Chatham House, outlines three “levers” for easing pressure on land use and creating more sustainable foo…
You Don’t Need to Be Doing Dry January To Enjoy These Non-Alcoholic Drinks
January marks a time to hit reset and commit to starting new, healthier habits. If part of your New Year resolution has been to do Dry January or even just reduce your alcohol consumption for a while, you can still enjoy tasty libations, alcohol-free...
Are Vegan Cheese Alternatives Better For You Than Dairy?
People commonly cite cheese as an obstacle to adopting an all-in plant-based lifestyle. Not only are our taste buds trained to positively respond to high-fat foods like cheese, but we have also been inundated with decades of campaigns like “Got Milk...
How Adaptogens Can Boost Immunity, Sleep and More, From a Doctor
By now you have surely heard of adaptogens, but why are they so critical for overall health and wellness? From immune function, to sleep, to weight loss and more, adaptogens—while you may just be hearing about them now—have been used in Chinese medicine for over 10,000 years...
Vegan Turkey Taste-Test: Which Roast Should You Serve This Thanksgiving?
If you're expecting to serve at least one or more vegan or vegetarian family members this Thanksgiving or are short on time to prep for your celebration, you're probably searching for the perfect turkeyless roast to serve. Plant-based "turkeys" have come a long way since their earliest day…