Karen Asp

We all know we should slather on sunscreen before we head out to the beach, hop on our bike for a long ride, or spend any significant time in the sun. But when it comes to sun protection, there is a role that our diet can play, and very few people fully understand that...

Switching to a plant-based diet comes with numerous health benefits, chief among them weight loss. In fact, the link between a plant-based diet and weight loss is so strong that if you do nothing else but change the way you eat, you’ll most likely lose weight...

If you’re a healthy plant-based eater, you probably put a lot of thought into your meals: Are you getting enough protein? Can you squeeze another serving of beans? What spices can you add to make it all more appealing? Yet when was the last time you checked in on whether you wer…

Eating plant-based doesn’t give you a pass on reading food labels, especially if your diet includes processed plant-based options. At The Beet, we recommend a whole-food, plant-based diet for health, but if you are eating something with a label, check to see that the first ingre…

Got zinc? That may be the question of the moment, especially if you’re popping zinc supplements like candy in hopes of building your immune system. Yet immune function is a complicated topic, and while having the right amount of zinc on board could help prevent infections, takin…

If there’s one star that emerges from this pandemic, it might not just be Dr. Anthony Fauci but vitamin D. This nutrient has been making headlines during the COVID-19 crisis, namely because emerging research shows a link between vitamin D deficiency and the worst of COVID-1…

One thing about COVID-19 is clear: It’s not going away any time soon. And while experts are learning more about this virus every day, studies show that the majority of people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 have more than one underlying health condition
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Feeling a little lower on energy lately? Not able to focus as well? With the pandemic continuing to cause disruptions to everyday life, it’s little wonder. Your focus and attention are being pulled in so many different directions that the additional stress can easily zap your batteri…

Everybody’s routines have been disrupted as a result of the pandemic, including your eating habits. While you might be staying true to your plant-based approach, vegan junk food might be creeping into your diet, as you find yourself reaching into the pantry, just because...

COVID-19 might be raging right now, but even once this passes and a vaccine is developed, experts warn that there will be more viral outbreaks in the future. That’s why keeping that immune system as strong as possible is so important.
If you’re following a plant-based diet, that’s a start, and the go…