Vegetarian Star

This Friday, vegan Natalie Portman and almost vegan Tobey Maguire will star alongside each other in Brothers, a story about a woman who runs to the arms of her husband’s brother after she thinks he’s killed in Afghanistan.

Tobey, who plays Capt. Sam Cahill, had to prepare for the role by both learning what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is from veterans and slimming down 25 pounds to look like an emaciated prisoner of war.

Director Jim Sheridan joked to sfgate.com that Maguire didn’t have any problem “dieting” for the role because, “He is a vegan, so as far as I am concerned he doesn’t eat anyway.”

Huh?

Sheridan must believe the old myth that vegans munch on granola and drink unsweetened papaya juice all day.

Tell that to the contestants and past winners of the Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest, who put down approximately 1500 veg hot dogs in the name of pure indulgence.

The contest, created by iLoveMikeLitt, offers prizes to individuals and teams that can eat the most vegetarian hot dogs in 12 minutes.

As one competitor, Colin Kalmbacher said, “What is more Austin than a bunch of vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores, all alongside each other, gorging themselves on hundreds of soy dogs for the sheer insanity of it?”

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“They’re a great group of people who are super passionate about animal welfare. From inhumane transportation to factory farming, there are many important issues people need to be educated about. I don’t understand why an animal’s spirit – its life – is so undervalued. There are other ways to do things.”

—-Abbie Cornish, on Voiceless: The Animal Protection Institute, an Australian animal welfare group that operates by networking with individuals in the community, conducting research and educating the public.

Abbie said she’s “passionate about animal welfare,” and has been a vegetarian since age 13.

via dailytelegraph

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Woody Harrelson recently went on a 40 day detox that consisted of drinking only liquids.

“I went 22 days only having fruit juice, the rest of the time water,” Woody said.

“Also, I haven’t spoken a single word for most of the time. But it was totally worth it. Previously, I felt physically and spiritually blocked. Now I feel great.”

Skipping the heavy meal and going for a lighter snack of fruits and nuts is one thing, juicing for a day is another, but 40 days of detoxing?

Sounds faintish just thinking about it.

Original MTV Real World and VH1 Confessions of a Teen Idol star Eric Nies tried fasting to draw attention to world hunger, but did all the wrong things at first and ending up feeling dizzy and losing muscle before consulting with a friend who recommended energy drinks from fruit juice.

Guess the bottom line is, it’s always best to check with the doc before trying anything so drastic.

Have you fasted before and what were the results?

via contactmusic.com

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Still enjoying the leftovers from Thanksgiving?

Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz more than likely enjoyed a Tofurky loaf she told JustJared.com her mom planned to make.

Besides making homemade stuffing, Jenna said her family usually goes to Disney World and eats at the Grand Floridian.

Maybe she’ll pick up some of Minnie Mouse’s antibiotic and hormone free eggs.

As far as making the vegetarian switch, Jenna said, “I’d always wanted to do it. I am trying to have a smaller carbon footprint.”

It’s a small footprint after all. It’s a small footprint after all.

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Celebrity chefs who show the vegan love are always welcome in the kitchen!

Wolfgang Puck and Ellen DeGeneres got together to make a vegan pizza piled high with local vegetables from a farmer’s market.

Puck is a regular at the farmer’s market and Ellen said that it’s “important to support farmer’s markets” while Puck added “local farmers are really the best,” while getting cheers from the crowd.

Besides supporting local economy and getting fresher ingredients, think of all the fuel you help save by not picking up produce that crosses more lines than rings in an onion.

Watch Ellen and Puck create pizza that’s not only vegetarian, but vegan.

via vegan.com

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Hotel food is a hit or miss for vegetarians.

Often, it’s best to pack your own protein bar and spoon from the peanut butter jar than risk the Continental Breakfast where the only food groups are pork, beef and stale bagel.

Leona Lewis found herself a little hungry and disappointed when the hotel she was visiting left her with few choices.

“There’s nothing to eat, the only vegetarian thing they’ve got on the menu is a cheese sandwich,” Leona said, according to the Sunday Sun.

“I’m starving,” she added.

Leona found happiness in sliced apples, but even you might not be so lucky next time.

A vegetarian report card has been created for travelers mainly in the U.S.

And vegetarianusa gives you the 411 on all the hotels, Bed and Breakfasts and resorts from Australia to New Zealand.

Cheese and apples aren’t bad, but even the best veggie champ can grow tired of that meal.

Check out both links to ensure your next trip doesn’t leave you eating  like a rat or rabbit between cities.

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If you’ve taken the Tofurky from the freezer this morning to thaw, you’re in good company with Kristen Bell.

The actress says she loves the faux bird dinner that comes with cranberry apple dumplings, mushroom gravy, wild rice and whole wheat bread stuffing and “wishstix.”

“Tofurkey?… “It’s a faux turkey that my parents always made for me because I’ve always been a vegetarian. It’s great, you should try it!”

Of course, Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be an imitation of what millions of other Americans are eating.

Remember your college days of eating pizza in the dorm when you didn’t go home for the holidays?

Are you preparing a traditional faux bird Thanksgiving dinner today?

via tv.com

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We love rumors. Even if they’re not true. Stella McCartney and Leona Lewis were rumored to be getting it on for a cruelty-free fashion line. Too bad Stella says she knew nothing about this.

No biggie, as Leona’s coming out with her own line and shoes and handbags soon and Stella’s even giving children’s clothing a second try.

Between the two vegetarians, one present and one future fashion designer, who would you rather…

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