Today, she’s a contributing writer for VegNews and Sentient Media and the contributing health editor for TheBeet.com.

As a plant-powered athlete, she’s won several world championships and holds two world records in the sport.

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Education

Karen holds a B.A.

Karen Asp

in journalism from Miami University and a M.A.

in literature from Indiana University.

She’s an ACE-certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor and is certified in plant-based nutrition.

She’s also a certified vegan lifestyle coach and educator.

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