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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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 …
The Nut You Should Be Eating to Lower Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk
Macadamia nuts are a superfood with major health and beauty benefits. Rich in protein, fiber, healthy fats, and key nutrients, the creamy, delicious nut has even been known to support weight loss. If you’ve shied away from macadamia nuts in the past, it might be time to reconsider:
While the macadam…
While the macadam…
Move Over Hard Seltzer, Hard Kombucha is a Better-For-You Adult Beverage
By this point, you’ve surely heard of “hard seltzer.” It seems like this summer there was no escaping backyard BBQs and pool-side gatherings with people yelling out “ain’t no laws when you’re drinkin' Cl…
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...
Plant-Based Frozen Foods Are Hotter and Healthier Than Ever
With 1 in 4 consumers (23 percent of Americans) reporting that they are eating more plant-based food since the coronavirus showed up, it was inevitable that the marketplace would respond with a new crop of healthy vegan offerings right in the freezer section, that make it easier than ever …
Dunkin’ Now Offering Oat Milk at All U.S. Locations As Vegan Dairy Alternative
Rejoice. Dunkin’ is upping its plant-based game with a nationwide deployment of oat milk. No longer are patrons relegated to almond milk as a vegan option, which Dunkin’ has been serving since 2014. Rather, customers have the option of oat milk—a plant-milk that…
Happy National CBD Day! We Found the Best Deals On Vegan CBD Products
Today, August 8th is National CBD Day. While it might seem gimmicky to have a “day” to celebrate CBD, it’s a good reminder as to why people are increasingly turning to the plant-derived compound for reducing anxiety and stress, improving sleep quality and …
Vegan-Friendly, Cruelty-Free Clean Beauty Products We Are Obsessed With
While beauty brands are becoming more ethically and environmentally woke, still, many test their products on animals and use animal-derived ingredients. Not to mention all the cheap fillers and toxins that lurk in many products; the European Union has banned over 1,300 ingredients in cosmetics where…
SESTINA, Vegan Pasta and Wine Bar Opens in NYC’s East Village, Offers At-Home Meal Kits
The East Village just got a new vegan pasta and wine bar thanks to Matthew Kenney, the vegan chef who is creating a plant-based lifestyle brand that offers delicious dining options from coast-to-coast. SESTINA will open for service in East Village starting August 14th with a second location slated t…
Delicious, On-the-Go Vegan Snacks from CVS
When looking for healthy, vegan-friendly snack options you might enlist the likes of your local Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s or neighborhood health store. But there is an unusual suspect lurking in the veg-friendly snacking shadows: CVS. This drugstore chain may seem like the least likely place to find…