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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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 new report that was just released from a UN-backed think tank. The report, from policy institute Chatham House, outlines three “levers” for easing pressure on land use and cr…
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…
Which Pumpkin Spice Foods Are Healthy and Which Are Calorie Bombs? The List
With more brands than ever offering plant-based foods for healthy-minded consumers, it’s no surprise that vegan pumpkin spice is everywhere this season. But, pumpkin-spice lovers beware: Calories, sugars, chemicals, and fats in these foods and beverages make …
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...