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Audrey Kitching has designed a set of shirts, buttons and hoodies for her new movie, Change, and is donating a portion of the proceeds to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Kitching plays both the villain and the superhero in the film which is set to be released soon.

The model and actress who’s constantly Tweeting away about her latest vegan adventure in the kitchen told Peta2, “I love animals, and peta2 is one of my favorite nonprofits, so it just made sense. That in each and every one of us is the ability to be a hero and that people everywhere will join the fight for those who can’t speak for themselves!”

Watch the trailer for Change and head over to Kitching’s site to order you shirt today!

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Meatless Mouthful–Why Vanessa Lengies Went Vegan

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 in Actresses, Food & Drink, Meatless Mouthful.

Photo by: Genesis/starmaxinc.com 2010 4/17/10 Vanessa Lengies at The American Red Cros Ti

“Selfishly, it was for health reasons at first, but spiritually it just dawned on me that I don’t want to eat animals or any products that might cause harm to animals.”

–Canadian actress Vanessa Lengies on why she went vegan, from the May/June 2010 issue of VegNews.

Lengies found one of the best ways to enjoy nature without harming animals is to take along dried red beans and rice and Pad Thai packaged food during camping trips.

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Alicia Silverstone’s “Time Stands Still” Vegan Costumes

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 in Actresses, Business, Fashion.

 Time Stands Still Broadway Opening Night - Arrivals & Curtain Call

Alicia Silverstone dressed cruelty-free during her performance of Time Stands Still, and she recently took to her blog to discuss some of the companies the play’s costume designer, Rita Ryack, patronized to find outfits for Silverstone’s character, Mandy.

You may have heard of Alternative Outfitters, home to vegan shoes, handbags and other accessories.

Ryack shopped there, as well as Anthropologie, which she loved because of its use of natural fibers.

“I do worry about synthetics a little, though – because who knows what goes into their production?” Ryack said.

There are many synethic materials some advise against wearing, due to the chemicals involved in the production and finishing.

The best natural vegan fabric?

Cotton!

Ryack also liked using Etsy stores because they helped small businesses.

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Lea Michele “Women’s Health” June 2010 Discusses Dairy Dilemma

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 in Actresses, Food & Drink.

Lea Michele "Women's Health"

Lea Michele "Women's Health"

Lea Michele is on the cover of the June 2010 issue of Women’s Health.

The Glee actress says she used to curl up with a block of cheese for a good time, until she learned more about the deleterious effects of dairy on people and animals.

“My idea of heaven used to be relaxing at home with a cheese plate and champagne… I’m a foodie, but I think it’s much more fun to find things on the menu that are good for me,’ Michele says.

Reading the best selling book Skinny Bitch gave her what she called a slap “in the face.”

The vegan diet book contains an entire chapter titled, “The Dairy Disaster.”

Having Italian heritage on one side of her family, leaving cheese off the pasta and sauce dishes wasn’t the easiest transition.

“Coming from an Italian family, you can imagine [they] couldn’t understand. But they respected my decision.”

And she has learned to veganize some of her mother’s favorite recipes.

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15th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books - Day 1

All this week, Alicia Silverstone‘s website has the opportunity for you to win a free, vegan, eco-friendly handbag from one of The Kind Life‘s sponsors, Susan Nichole.

We are excited about Thursday’s choice, The Candice.

Susan Nichole Onofrey, co-owner and head of design at Susan Nichole described her motivation to create the handbags on the company’s website.

“As long as I can remember, I have adored accessories – shoes, jewelry, handbags – everything. As an animal lover and vegetarian, I wanted to adopt a more proactive approach to my actions and choices. I initiated my quest to create animal friendly bags that are beautiful, timeless and have the elegance for which I have longed; bags that women will love to carry and feel fabulous doing so.”

The Candice by Susan Nichole

The Candice by Susan Nichole

To be eligible to win in the random drawing, visit the Susan Nichole Facebook page and click “Fan” or “I Like” after you’ve logged into your Facebook account.

Drawings take place at 10PM EST/7PM PT and winners will be announced on the Susan Nichole Facebook page.

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Daryl Hannah & Sir Ranulph Fiennes Attend Photocall At London Zoo

Vegetarian Daryl Hannah says that children have Nature Deficient Disorder–where they spend their time playing video games or watching television instead of getting outside and learning about the Earth.

That’s why she’s throwing her support behind the UN’s International Day of Diversity on May 22, designed to teach children about looking after the planet.

According to Contact Music, Hannah told Britain’s Live from Studio Five, “We are in the midst of the biggest extinction crisis in human history. We’re losing 150 to 200 species every 24 hours and it’s all human caused. The UN and the CBD – the Convention for Biological Diversity – are trying to figure out ways to get kids engaged because they’re our future champions of the planet.”

Hannah then offered suggestions to get children involved, such as land cleanup or looking after local wildlife.

“You want as much diversity as possible and to encourage that with (children planting) seeds is a great way. Another great way to encourage kids is to put up a bird’s nest or to go out and be little scientists and track what’s in their neighborhood, and clean up their neighborhood – a park or a river.”

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Jenna Ushkowitz Green Tip VIDEO–Eat Less Meat

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 in Actresses, Environment-Eco-Green, Food & Drink, Videos.

Some of the cast members of Glee told Mother Nature Network how they stay green.

Glee has its share of singing vegetarians, so it’s no surprise that Jenna Ushkowitz‘s tip was to “eat less meat.”

A few facts from the Natural Resources Defense Council:

  • From 1995 to 1998, 1,000 spills or pollution incidents occurred at livestock feedlots in 10 states and 200 manure-related fish kills resulted in the death of 13 million fish.
  • Ammonia, a toxic form of nitrogen released in gas form during waste disposal, can be carried more than 300 miles through the air before being dumped back onto the ground or into the water, where it causes algal blooms and fish kills.
  • Ammonia, a toxic form of nitrogen released in gas form during waste disposal, can be carried more than 300 miles through the air before being dumped back onto the ground or into the water, where it causes algal blooms and fish kills.

Yeah, factory farms and meat give you nothing good to sing about, that’s for sure.

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LA Gay and Lesbian Centers 'An Evening with Women'

Sarah Silverman may be vegetarian, but she’s nowhere near going to the vegan side!

During an interview with OK! magazine, Silverman was asked what her last meal on earth would be.

Better save this comedian her own personal cow to provide all the dairy she’s asking for.

“Macaroni and cheese, dark chocolate Dove bar with vanilla ice cream, butter cake with butter frosting, a stick of butter.”

According to an article at MSN, more and more experts are questioning the idea that animal based dairy is needed to stay healthy.

Milk is intended for baby cows you know, and most people aren’t designed to digest that stuff anyway, hence the cramps you get after pigging out on mozzarella cheese sticks.

Not to mention the studies showing populations of people who don’t consume animal sources of dairy have bones that are just as sturdy as the rest of them.

And some studies have linked the beverage to an increase risk of cancer, especially prostate in men.

Hope Silverman goes easy on that dairy during her normal day to day life.

We want her enjoying many, many meals before the last supper arrives.

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