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 Artisan Cheeses for Your Holiday Cheese Board
We hunted down some of the best artisanal vegan cheeses that you’ll feel confident serving to vegans and non-vegans alike at your next holiday get-together.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Healthy Vegan Wine
When you drink wine, do you sometimes get a headache or scratchy throat? That could have less to do with the alcohol and more a factor of what else is in your wine. When you are choosing a healthy wine, you want one with fewer additives and fewer chemicals in the processing...
The Best Vegan Bacon That Tastes Just Like the Real Thing
Is there such a thing as 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. So ...
The 4 Healthiest Alcohol Choices to Drink This Holiday Season
Walk into a liquor store and you'll likely be overwhelmed by choices. Not all alcohols are created equal (and everyone has an opinion about what's best to drink), so we tracked down the best, healthiest beverages you can feel good about sipping, and the ones your friends and family will thank you for serving.
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The Best Vegan Thanksgiving Roasts: Your Ultimate Taste Test
There's a good chance you’ll be serving one or more vegan or vegetarian family members this Thanksgiving. Or, maybe you’ve decided to go plant-based for your health. Whatever your reasons may be for needing a vegan turkey option, you're probably searching for the best turkey alternative that can serve as a vegan main dish for your holiday meal. With more plant-based turkey o...
The Best Places to Eat Vegan in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon is a perfect playground for those seeking some plant-based grub. From fast-casual cafes to food trucks, to upscale dining, Portland has it all. You likely won’t have time to try all the vegan spots in Portland, so we’ve highlighted some top picks to add to your list as you eat and drink your way through the city. Here are the ve...
Try These 5 CBD Products for Better Sleep and Reduced Anxiety
Sleep is a critical part of maintaining your health — we know that. How to get a good night's sleep is a whole other story. You may have tried melatonin or even a prescription sleep aid…but there is a more natural alternative that may help: CBD, the compound found in marijuana and hemp that doesn't get you high. People are ...
The Best Dairy-Free and Vegan Puff Snacks. We Tasted Them All!
Looking for the perfect satiating, crunchy snack? While normally you'd turn to a bag of chips or crackers, why not expand your snacking repertoire with some puffs. These days, there’s a seemingly endless array of tasty vegan puffs on the shelves, and online. We'v...
The Best Vegan Burgers in LA Give Back to Charity
The latest vegan restaurant to hit the Los Angeles foodie scene is Stand-Up Burgers, which opened this month in Culver City. Might this be the best vegan burger spot in Los Angeles yet? You’ll have to go forth and try yourself. We tried, and spoiler, it’s really damn good. In the mea...
The Best Gourmet Vegan Cheese Brands for Your Cheese Board
A common sentiment you hear when talking about going vegan, or shifting to eating primarily plant-based is “Ah, but the cheese.” The good news is, that vegan cheese has had a glorious evolution over the years and earned itself a seat at the cheese-tray table. Finding the rig
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