Vegetarian Star

Amanda Cohen‘s cookbook, Dirt Candy: A Cookbook: Flavor-Forward Food from the Upstart New York City Vegetarian Restaurant, is set for release in August.

The book combines vegetable-based recipes with comics on chefs, cooking and cuisine. Some of those comics contained in the owner of New York’s esteemed vegetable restaurant and Iron Chef competitor’s book were previewed in 2010, and now, a few more sneak peaks are available from Eater.

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PETA is giving away a Stella McCartney Falabella Cross Body Bag, a value of over $1,000!

The giveaway is meant to raise awareness on the leather industry. Most vegetarians wouldn’t dream of buying fur, but many aren’t aware of the impact shoes, belts and other clothing and accessories containing leather have on animals and the environment.

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Sandra Seifert has been crowned the Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity in the Phillipines, based on a poll conducted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

“Meat production has a devastating impact on the environment,” said Seifert.

“With so many alternatives to meat available, it’s easier than ever to enjoy great food while saving animals and the Earth. Going vegetarian is the best thing that we can do to save the planet!”

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Basketball legend John Salley has a series of infographics on his blog that illustrate the dangers of meat consumption and benefits of being a vegetarian.

A vegan who personally witnessed how a plant-based diet aids with many medical condition like high cholesterol, Salley has been an active champion for both vegetarianism and animal welfare.

From the above graphic, you’ve seen what a vegetarian diet can do for you. Take a look at some of the images below to learn who eats the most meat and how the risk of disease increases by increased meat consumption.

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“This movement away from eating animals and toward plant-based foods is on fire. It’s building momentum by the day. This is a profound shift, and I believe that the culture is embracing the ‘V’ word. Whereas before, it used to refer to hippies and a radical grass-roots movement. Now it’s hip.”

—Kathy Freston, best-selling author of several books on the vegan lifestyle, including her latest, The Lean.

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Twitter co-founders Biz Stone and Evan Williams are backing a company that specializes in meat analogues. The Obvious Corporation, founded by Stone and Williams, provides resources to a few select companies who’s mission it is passionate about.

Being a vegan, it was not a hard decision for Stone to put his name behind Beyond Meat.

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A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities.

• Steve-O (38)
• Ally Sheedy (50)

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Kids’ meals aren’t necessarily associated with healthy eating. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine verified this when it surveyed a number of restaurants offering children’s meals and noted several nutritional factors about the meal, including calorie, fat and sodium content.

Many people associate chicken as being healthier than beef, but PCRM dietitians revealed that a Chick-fil-A Kids Grilled Nuggets Kids Meal contains the same amount of cholesterol as a Big Mac.

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