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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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 …
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…
The 8 Best Plant-Based Meatless Burgers Perfect For Summer Grilling
Searching for a plant-based, vegan-friendly patty to grill up at your next BBQ or family dinner night? We have you covered with a guide to the most popular and widely available options at a store near you—and even some you can order direct to your door...
Immunity-Boosting Vive Organic Wellness Shot Maker Closes $13-Million Series B Funding Rou…
Vive Organic, makers of cold-pressed wellness shots, announced the closing of a $13-million Series B funding round this week. Wellness shots have been on an upward trajectory over the last few years and this latest investment is another signal that wellness shots—despite the sometimes hefty pr…
Oat Milk Plant-Based Pudding Snacks Launches Better-For-You Vegan Treat
It’s a yogurt! It’s a pudding! No, it’s Noops! A new plant-based organic oat milk pudding(ish) snack called Noops has landed in the US. It is now available via the Noops website and in select Northeast grocery retailers. With 7 grams of fiber, 6 grams of plant-protein and no artificial flavors, Noop…
How to Lose Fat, Build Muscle and Stay Lean on a Plant-Based Diet From a Pro
Let’s be honest, sticking with a workout regimen, and adhering to healthy eating can be challenging. Don’t fret: Here at The Beet we’re committed to providing you with the tools, motivation, and education to not only get started, but stay the course an…
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…
The Best Vitamins Formulated For Vegans and Plant-Based Eaters
Whether you’re a plant-based-eating novice or a vegan veteran, it is possible—and extremely plausible—you’re missing out on key nutrients. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), nine out of ten Amer…
Finally! El Pollo Loco Reforumlates “Chickenless Polo” to Be Vegan
Earlier this year El Pollo Loco jumped on the veg-friendly train and added new meatless-meat “Chickenless Pollo” tacos and burritos to its menu. While the launch was a tad confusing, with some headlines initially reading the fast-food chain as offering a “vegan&Clos…
This Cancun Resort is the Ultimate Vegan-Friendly Vacation Spot
As states around the US continue to ride the pandemic wave, Mexico, a popular tourist-bound locale to the south, is starting to open back up. Depending on where you live, it might be tough to visit this tropical paradise right now since non-essential travel is still being discouraged...
Just In Time For the Summer Heat: New So Delicious Dairy-Free Treats
So Delicious has been a long-time player is the dairy-free frozen desserts space. Before most people even knew what the word vegan meant, So Delicious was whipping up plant-based frozen desserts and yogurts. With 30 years under their belt, they continue to prove that certified vegan and non-GMO trul…
We Found the 7 Best, Healthiest Vegan Chips You Won’t Want to Live Without
There are few things better than popping open a bag of chips and biting into some salty deliciousness. The only problem is, processed snacks like these are often calorie-dense, void of nutrition and filled with foreign ingredients. The good news is, the chip has evolved over the years thanks to soci…