Anna Keeve

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.

Plant-Based Foods Are About to Get Even More Delicious. Here’s Why
The rapidly growing demand for plant-based products is fueling new scientific research and the development of plant proteins. A group of food scientists at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst has assembled to aggressively research plant-based protein thanks to a grant from the USDA's Natio…
Can Dairy Cause Acne and Skin Issues? Here’s What Experts Had to Say
Is there a connection between what you eat and skin breakouts? According to doctors, there is strong evidence that points to yes. One of the culprits at the top of the breakout-suspect list is dairy. We interviewed a wide range of experts, from a variety of medical doctors to board-certified dermato…
If You Tried Going Vegan and Actually Gained Weight, This Might Be Why
Here’s something you may have heard or experienced: “I went vegan and gained weight.” Many people equate vegan or plant-based eating with healthy weight loss. Unfortunately, that’s a fallacy. If weight loss is your motivation for going plant-based (or the desired by-product of choosing to ditch anim…
We Taste-Tested the 6 Best Vegan Bacons That Taste Like the Real Thing
Is there such a thing as a 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 ...
Everything You Need to Know About Air Frying for Plant-Based Cooking
Say hello to your new cooking secret weapon: the air fryer. You may have been hearing buzz about this kitchen gadget, but does it suit the needs of your plant-based cooking? The answer is yes. While many tend to think an air fryer is a meat-centric device, it’s actually well suited f…
Bill Gates Says Rich Nations Should Shift to Plant-Based Meat for the Climate
Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist, and visionary Bill Gates has issued a strong call to action: Rich nations need to shift to plant-based meat.
The call comes on the heels of Gates’ book release, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,  in which Gates proposes a wide-range of what he calls a “practical–a…
The 10 Best Plant-Based CBD Gifts to Give This Valentine’s Day
CBD came hot onto the scene over the last few years with the promise of reduced anxiety, restful sleep….and yes, better sex. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we rounded up some of the best CBD gifts perfect to heat up your February 14th.
But first, a short CBD primer: CBD,…

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