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Here Comes Honey Boo may soon add tofu to the saga of tiaras.

In a recent episode of the TLC reality show starring a six year old beauty pagent queen, the discussion of whether or not mayonnaise can be included in a vegetarian diet is brought up.

Jessica “Chubbs” Shannon refuses to eat mayonnaise with Mama because she’s become a vegetarian.

Maybe she means she’s become a vegan?

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Russell Simmons Animal Hero Kids Award Accepting Nominations

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, January 4th, 2013 in Animal Issues.

Russell Simmons Tantris Yoga Collection

Russell Simmons has lent his name to an award sponsored by Animal Hero Kids Inc. that recognizes adolescents using creativity to bring awareness to animal welfare.

The Russell Simmons Animal Hero Kids Award is currently accepting nominations and will continue to do so until October 31, 2013.

The award will be presented in December 2013.

Nominees must be 18 years of age or under at the time of nomination and “promote the humane treatment of animals through song, dance, rap, poetry, story, art, photography, video or other artistic or creative medium.”

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Paula Deen Woman's Day

Paula Deen‘s type 2 diabetes diagnoses has changed her life completely.

The former queen of deep fried Twinkies and burgers topped with bacon and donuts lost over 36 pounds and is limiting some animal products from her favorite old dishes.

In the February issue of Woman’s Day, Deen gives the details on sauteing veggies without the bacon, cutting down on the mayo and increasing her intake of greens.

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Gwyneth Paltrow On Chickpeas–“It’s All Good”

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 in Actresses, Books, Food & Drink, Recipes.

Gwyneth Paltrow It's All Good

Gwyneth Paltrow has written a new cookbook, It’s All Good: Delicious, Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great.

The inspiration for the collection of recipes stems from a recent bout of fatigue and other symptoms the actress experienced. A visit to a doctor left her with a prescription of with several food restrictions, including meat and dairy.

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Meatless Mouthful–Amanda Cohen On The Vegetable Myth

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 in Chefs, Food & Drink, Meatless Mouthful, Restaurants.

“That they’re boring and only really meant to be an accompaniment to the protein on the plate. And it has to be healthy – which isn’t a bad thing, but healthy usually connotes bland, and that’s certainly not how we think of vegetables or vegetarian food.”

Amanda Cohen, owner and chef of NYC’s all-vegetable restaurant Dirt Candy.

The latest adventure in Cohen’s anything but boring culinary feats include making making pastrami from parsnip.

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“The Bachelor” Catherine Giudici Is A Vegan Food Loving Blogger

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 in Film & TV, Food & Drink, Reality TV.

Catherine Giudici

The Bachelor Sean Lowe snagged himself a great little vegan gal on season 17 of the reality dating TV series.

Catherine Giudici is a 26-year old graphic designer at Amazon.com by day and a vegan food blogger by night.

Lowe chose Giudici over a group of other (probably not vegan and not nearly as cool) women.

According to Wetpaint, Giudici took the vegan plunge after a trip to Kenya.

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Jane Goodall Takes Dog Along To Tournament Of Roses Parade

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 in Animal Issues.

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall served as the grand marshall of the 124th Tournament of Roses Parade.

Riding in the carriage with her were representatives from her youth program, Roots and Shoots, which focuses on getting adolescents excited about conservation and other environmental issues.

Goodall had one other companion along with her for the ride–a good friend helping to bring awareness to the animal population that’s waiting to be adopted.

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Ne-Yo Goes Vegan And Tweets For Recipes And Advice

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 in Celebrity Tweets, Food & Drink, Male Singers.

Ne Yo

Ne-Yo is asking his Twitter followers to help him with his New Year’s resolution.

The R & B singer sent out a series of Tweets announcing his new diet, his motivations for it and if anyone could give him lessons on feeding himself!

“What’s everybody’s New Year’s resolution?” was the first message he sent. “I’m gonna try to go Vegan. Discipline test. NOT looking forward to it. Wish me luck!!”

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