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So all the vegetarians and vegans were enjoying what they thought were veg-friendly Frappacinos made with soy milk. But now news has surfaced that the Strawberries and Cream Frappucinos and Strawberry Smoothies they consumed were made to look pink with cochineal extract, a dye made from female cochineal insects.

Yummy.

Stephen Colbert poked fun of the fact Starbucks justified the use of this product by saying it wanted to get away from artificial ingredients. Colbert may be a slow-food activist after all, as he suggests people just trying grinding up a good old fruit with the same color in soy milk.

An actual fruit.

Fresh. Unprocessed. More nutrients. Zero bugs. Maybe Colbert is onto something.

Watch the clip for more.

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Alicia Silverstone

She’s sexy and they know it.

Alicia Silverstone has been named one of the top 10 sexiest environmentalists by Rodale.com in its first ever created list.

“Whether they’re high-profile celebrities or up-and-coming environmental experts, our honorees advocate for a cross section of hot-button issues in the environmental community–and that is sexy,” said Leah Zerbe, online editor at Rodale.com. “At Rodale.com, we strive to inspire and enable people to create positive lifestyle changes every day, and calling out the work of these celebrity activists serves as a reminder to get out and support the causes that matter.”

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Simone Reyes

Simone Reyes may be Russell Simmon‘s assistant when it comes to business, but in the vegan and animal rights boardroom, this lovely lady has proven time and time again she’s in charge and everyone should follow orders.

She’s shared vegan beauty products with fans, made herself a piece of meat to promote vegetarianism and now, she’s written a piece at Global Grind to educate readers that milk from a cow may not do a body good at all.

Reyes gives several arguments against cow’s milk, including the fact most Americans stop producing enzymes to digest it soon after birth.

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Mayim Bialik At Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 in Actresses, Authors, Books.

Mayim Bialik "Beyond The Sling"

Vegan author Mayim Bialik will take the stage at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to discuss her new guide to parenting, Beyond the Sling: A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way.

The annual festival that’s been taking place since 1996 attracts over 100,000 book lovers each year and features popular authors, storytelling, poetry readings, cooking demonstrations and more.

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“When I talk to people about food, I say to them, “If you have a really great car, what do you do? You take care of it. Your body is the most expensive car you have. Don’t overfuel it.Take care of it. Give it the best fuel you possibly can. People say, “I like to eat junk food.” You’re taking really low-grade gas and putting it in your car and asking it to run at its optimal. And it’s never going to work.”

Robin Quivers, radio personality best known for her time spent on The Howard Stern Show, in a clip from the documentary that investigates whether childhood obesity is caused by poor quality school lunches, Lunch Hour.

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LunchHour

A new documentary that examines the relationship behind childhood obesity and The National School Lunch Program features several individuals prominent in the vegan community.

Written and co-directed by James Costa, Lunch Hour will be screened at the Palm Beach Food Festival tomorrow, Wednesday April 18, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM.

Talk radio host Robin Quivers, vegan chef Alex Jamieson and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s Dr. Neal Barnard and Elizabeth Kucinich all have clips in the film and give their input on making cafeteria food healthier.

Dr. Barnard demonstrated with graduated cylinders how much fat can be eliminated from a child’s diet for each day the school serves veggie burgers.

“At most schools in America, the only choice the child gets is that and nothing else,” Dr. Barnard said, holding up the cylinder with the greatest amount of fat in it.

View more of Dr. Barnard’s clip below.

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VH1 “Big Morning Buzz Live” Goes Vegan With Chef Chloe (Video)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 in Film & TV, Food & Drink, Videos.

Vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli appeared on VH1’s Big Morning Buzz Live to demonstrate how to throw a vegan party!

Warm artichoke dip with nutritional yeast and soft tofu as the “secret ingredient,” black bean patty sliders for the main course and even vegan desserts are on Chloe’s menu.

Host Carrie Keagan, who happens to be vegetarian, recalls the days when the words “veggie burger” could clear a room in seconds.

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Lauren Conrad Scared By A “Skinny Bitch”

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 in Actresses, Food & Drink.

Lauren Conrad

Most of us healthy veg gals have nothing to fear from a grumpy, dysfunctional waifer-thin woman. But actress Lauren Conrad is still shook up from her encounter with one particular “Skinny Bitch.”

Conrad was asked by Celebuzz to reveal her life changing secret. The answer is one of the best-selling diet books that launched a mega vegan book brand.

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