Hi, I'm Anna, a plant-food, planet-first and conscious-consumer enthusiast. Being a freelance writer and journalist covering vegan-friendly lifestyle, I am constantly researching, discovering and sampling products; finding new experiences and veg-friendly adventures; and learning about the latest research and technology related to plant-based food. I hope to use Life's Alternate Route as a vehicle to inform and educate no matter where one might be on their life's journey. 

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I grew up in LA in a red meat-free and nearly dairy-free household. At that time, there was one type of soymilk on the shelf at the local health food store, and there were only a few veggie burgers to choose from (none of which remotely resembled or could pass as a meat replacement). My friends were perplexed that we weren’t cooking up hamburgers for dinner, and that we didn’t have cow's milk for cereal in the morning. Today, this lifestyle needs no explanation and people increasingly understand that reducing reliance on animal-based products is better for the environment, the animals and human health.