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Karen Asp

Karen Asp is the contributing health editor for TheBeet.com. A vegan for over 10 years (and vegetarian for almost 20) whose vegan journey began after making a pact with a cow while hiking in Austria, she’s an award-winning journalist and author (Anti-Aging Hacks is her latest book) who specializes in fitness, health, nutrition, travel and animals. Karen writes the monthly pet feature for Better Homes & Gardens and is a contributing writer for VegNews and regular contributor to numerous other leading publications, including Martha Stewart Living, Eating Well, Forks Over Knives, Clean Eating, Real Simple, Sentient Media, Oxygen, USA Today’s magazines, Midwest Living, O, Reader’s Digest and Woman’s Day. A frequent podcast and web show guest who loves educating people about healthy living and veganism, she’s also a fitness trainer who’s certified in plant-based nutrition, athlete with Nordic walking world records, PETA vegan mentor and soon, a Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator. Visit her at karenasp.com or on Twitter and Instagram at @karenaspwriter.

How to Eat to Help Lower Risk of Colon Cancer, According to Experts
Health & NutritionHow to Eat to Help Lower Risk of Colon Cancer, According to ExpertsKaren Asp
Miso is an anti-inflammatory and can help boost heart health.
Health & NutritionThe Health Benefits of Miso Soup, from Gut Health to Fighting InflammationKaren Asp
What is Nutritional Yeast? The Health Benefits and How to Use It
Health & NutritionWhat is Nutritional Yeast? Here Are the Health BenefitsKaren Asp
Quinoa salad with broccoli, tomatoes and avocado in white bowl.
Health & NutritionHere’s How Much Zinc You Need to Boost Immunity Right NowKaren Asp
Woman holding fresh baked sourdough bread
Health & NutritionWhat is the Healthiest Type of Bread? An Expert AnswersKaren Asp
Cropped Hand Of Woman Adding Ginger Slice To Tea, Lleida, Spain
Health & WellbeingThe 9 Incredible Health Benefits of Ginger and How Much to EatKaren Asp
Want to Reduce Stress? Here's What to Add to Your Plate
Health & NutritionWant to Reduce Stress? Here’s What to Add to Your PlateKaren Asp
Dark chocolate
Health & NutritionIs Dark Chocolate Actually Healthy? Here’s the TruthKaren Asp
Study: One Daily Serving of Dairy Linked to Higher Risk of Cancer
Health & NutritionEven a Small Amount of Dairy Increases Risk for Breast and Liver CancerKaren Asp
Folate is vital for immunity
Health & NutritionDo You Need to Take a Folate Supplement? If You’re Tired, Read ThisKaren Asp
Female Athlete Stretching Outdoors
Health & NutritionFoods to Eat to Reduce Plantar Fasciitis Pain, According to a DoctorKaren Asp
Pasta with roasted walnut, ricotta white pesto sauce, parmesan cheese and spinach
Health & NutritionThe 7 Foods to Eat to Help Reduce Anxiety, According to ResearchKaren Asp