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“New York Times” Well Blog Covers Vegan Basics

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 in Food & Drink.

New York Times

The New York Times‘ Well Blog on health and good living has an article on what you need to get started to begin your vegan journey.

This particular article covers the basics of ingredient substitution and gives tips swapping vegan versions of milk, cheese, butter and other animal ingredients.

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HBO “Enlightened” Mike White Found Vegan Nirvana Like Character

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 in Authors, Film & TV, Food & Drink.

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Mike White, creator behind HBO’s new series about about an executive who undergoes a value change after she’s had enough of her boss, has some similarities between himself and Enlightened’s main character.

The School of Rock writer and vegan told TNR about the series of disappointments he suffered over disagreements between himself and networks over creative work.

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“Portlandia” Has Vegan Restaurants With Fart Patios (Video)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 in Film & TV, Food & Drink, Videos.

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Looking for a place to relieve yourself after consuming that 9-grain, whole wheat seven-bean and lentil wrap complete with kale?

Head over to one of the many “fart patios” the raw vegan restaurants in Portlandia offer.

In another hilarious skit from the IFC comedy, visitors to the Prassad Cafe need not offend other guests with the gas that naturally comes after a healthy meal as the fart patio provides a way to let nature take its course without taking away everyone’s appetite.

If you’re visiting a vegan cafe that doesn’t have a built-in fart patio, may Vegetarian Star suggest you pack the vegetarian alternative to the gelatin containing Beano, Bean-zyme.

Watch the clip for fart patios below.

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Sharon Osbourne Tells Lady Gaga To Stop Wearing Fur

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 in Female Musicians, Female Singers, Fur, TV Hosts.

Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne has written a letter to Lady Gaga that responds both to Gaga’s criticism of daughter Kelly and her choice of fashion.

Responding to Gaga’s criticism of Kelly working with fashion commentators on E!, which Gaga claimed was “rooted in criticism, judgment, and rating people’s beauty against one another,” Sharon pointed out that some items in Gaga’s closet may fit a similar but nastier description as they contain fur taken from a real animal.

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Catherine Giudici

“I’m vegan but I love the beef.”

Catherine Giudici, contestant on The Bachelor who also happens to be a vegan food blogger. Catherine was spending quality time with bachelor Sean when she decided to make a funny joke about herself, alluding to the fact she likes her men muscular, fit and toned.

There’s nothing sexier than a “beefy” man who loves his plants, so fellas take a lesson from this beautiful vegan gal and trade the steak for a slice of seitan and a side salad at your next dinner date.

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The Biggest Loser is helping some teenage contestants get fit this season.

Pediatrician Dr. Joanna Dolgoff paid a visit to several of the competitors in the weight reduction challenge to discuss healthy eating and ways to improve their diet.

Sunny is a longtime vegetarian who learned that even though she’s already following a healthy diet, even vegetarians can be guilty of the wrong kind of indulgences. In Sunny’s case, Dr. Dolgoff warns of the dangers of being a “carbotarian.”

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Kaley Cuoco “Big Bang Theory” On Breakfast Includes Almond Milk

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 in Actresses, Food & Drink.

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco has made a great discovery in her kitchen laboratory that’s worth a Nobel Prize.

The actress from the nerdy sitcom Big Bang Theory enjoys non-dairy milk in her morning cereal.

‘I start the day with oatmeal with vanilla almond milk,” Cuoco said. “If I don’t, I’m dying by noon and eating everything in sight.”

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“If it’s on your plate, I might get to cheat. If you’re sitting next to me, good luck. You turn your head once and your food might be gone. I think it’s pretty well known I’m a cheagan. I’m not perfect, but I try.”

Venus Williams, on her near vegan diet she adopted after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Venus has invented yet another term for the flexitarian eater that includes part-time vegetarian, vegan until 6 and now, the “cheagan” or cheatin’ vegan.

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