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Mary McCartney On “BBC Women’s Hour” With Chili Jam Suggestions

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, May 31st, 2012 in Audio, Authors, Chefs, Food & Drink.

Mary McCartney

Mary McCartney was a guest on BBC’s “Women’s Hour” where she made a dish with rice noodles and vegetables.

Mary uses chili jam, a favorite condiment that’s included in many of her other recipes in her new cookbook, Food.  Though prominent in the UK, it may be difficult to obtain elsewhere, so Mary gives a few substitute suggestions.

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Peter Dinklage, star of Game of Thrones, has signed on to be the spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary’s 2012 Walk for Animals.

The vegetarian actor explained in a clip posted to the event’s webpage why he chose to represent the walk that raised almost half a million for farmed animals last year.

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Michelle Obama “American Grown” Book And Recipe

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 in Books, Food & Drink, Gardening, Politicians, Recipes.

American Grown Michelle Obama

First Lady Michelle Obama has published a gardening book that includes her experiences in the White House garden, gardening while growing up in South Chicago and America’s passion for gardening.

Divided into the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter, the chapters of American Grown: The Story of the White House Garden and Gardens Across America contain photographs of the White House Garden’s progress throughout the year, tips for starting and maintaining private and community gardens and, as expected, delicious recipes.

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Daniel Bryan Fans Buy Into Idea He Doesn’t Eat Steak

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Food & Drink.

Daniel Bryan knows the words vegan and athlete can sound like an oxymoron to some. He knows from experience the V word can get you booed on stage. But he probably didn’t think discussing his diet publicly would lead some to ask, “Is this guy real?”

Bryan talked with IGN on how some big wigs in the wrestling industry, including promoter Vince McMahon doubted anyone would ever believe him.

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Fitness Magazine Fit Celebrity Icons

Fitness Magazine has named its top 20 celebrities who look good on camera and sweat hard off it.

“Bionic and iconic, these game changers have inspired us over the years to perspire and put our best body forward. Take a cue from our 20 favorite masters of motivation as they share their secrets to getting better, fitter, stronger than ever.”

A few of these icons happen to be athletes who’ve recently adopted vegan diet principles.

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Pamela Anderson Urges FDA No Tobacco Animal Tests

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 in Actresses, Animal Issues, Celebrity Tweets.

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As if smoking weren’t a bad enough habit. It stinks, it’s linked to disease, it’s (gasp) not even vegan. And who would have thought–it involves animal testing!

Pamela Anderson is backing a move urged by PETA to not consider tests on animals that seek to determine the effects of tobacco products labeled “reduced risk.”

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Scott Jurek

Scott Jurek sees a vegan diet not only as a way to power his 100+ mile runs when healthy, but also as a way to recover from the occasional injury.

He told Vegetarian Times one of his favorite ways to use “food as medicine” is adding the spice turmeric to a dish.

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Jennifer Nicole Lee Does “Fun Fit Foodie” Vegetarian (Video)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, May 29th, 2012 in Authors, Books, Food & Drink, Models, Videos.

Jennifer Nicole Lee "Fun Fit Foodie Cookbook"

Jennifer Nicole Lee, fitness model, actress, motivational speaker and author, has published her third diet and nutrition book, The Jennifer Nicole Lee Fun Fit Foodie Cookbook: JNL’s Secret Super Fitness Model Fat Blasting & Muscle Fueling Recipes.

Known as “JNL” to her fans and the fitness community, Jennifer received an email from a fan who wanted to know if a vegetarian could also be a “fun, fit foodie.”

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