Vegetarian Star

Quorn, which makes vegetarian faux meats from a fungus (yeah sounds gross, but taste really good) has compiled a list of healthiest celebrities and our darling vegan Natalie Portman made the cut.

“Natalie says vegetarianism is the key to being healthy! She has been a strict vegetarian since childhood and has great faith in the health benefits (http://www.goveg.com/healthConcerns.asp). Maybe she’s even a QuornTM lover?!”

The blog asks, “What do you think of the list? Anyone missing or glaring mistakes? The great debate starts here!”

Um, yeah, where the heck are the other vegetarians?

Everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Jessica Alba to Beyonce is listed, but it looks like Natalie is the only vegetarian on the top 10.

Strange, considering Quorn is a maker of vegetarian products.

We’d put NHL star Georges Laraque on there, along with Kind Dieter Alicia Silverstone, not to mention “I bike everywhere” Ed Begley Jr.

There are dozens are veg celebrities that could easily take the spots of the other nine.

Who else should Quorn name healthiest celeb?

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Kristen Bell recently did an interview with Women’s Health magazine where she revealed that although she went vegetarian at the age of 11 for animal rights, mom made sure she retained her healthy eating habits.

“I try to eat as many colors as possible. My mom taught me that when I was little. If you’re plate is colorful, you’re probably doing a good job.”

Kristen’s exercise routine consists of  lots of yoga, strength training, walking her dogs, and taking the stairs whenever possible.

“I try to eat more fresh foods than processed ones, and the grainiest bread possible.”

Maybe the Grain Council will recruit Kristen to be their next grain “it” girl.

via fitsugar.com

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The Kind Diet

All this week, we’re hosting a giveaway and three of our lucky readers will receive a free copy of Alicia Silverstone‘s new vegan diet and lifestyle book, The Kind Diet.

Every day until the end of the contest, we’re bringing you a few of Alicia’s thoughts on The Kind Diet, with a reminder to leave a comment to enter to win.

Today, Alicia answers the question of what it means to “eat kind.”

“Eating “Kind” is about being really, really good to yourself and the planet via the foods you put into your body. A plant-based diet filled with whole and organic foods will give you tons of energy, mental clarity, gorgeous skin and a zest for life. But this kindness also extends to the earth itself; by requiring less fuel, water, and other resources, a plant-based diet is much lighter on the planet. And because it is clean, this diet helps our soil, water and atmosphere get healthy as well.”

Don’t miss your chance to learn to eat kinder and help yourself, animals, and the planet.

Enter to win The Kind Diet today.

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Whether it’s for convenience, an inability to give up some foods, or whatever your reasons, the “almost vegans” may find it hard to categorize themselves while bringing up their diets with other people.

To the “almost vegans” out there, you have famous company.

Mayim Bialik, almost vegan, describes her position as this:

“I don’t call myself vegan in political vegan circles, because I do eat eggs if it is in something, or dairy if it is in something and I taste it, it is okay with me. Our son is raised pretty much the same. As I said, in political circles, vegans don’t consider me vegan, but I don’t eat dairy or eggs, or fish or anything with a face or a nervous system. If I am around vegans, I say I am a vegetarian who doesn’t eat dairy or eggs. I also don’t wear leather.”

What are some of your politically incorrect vegan habits?

Do you keep your home vegan, but eat dairy if there’s a batch of cookies in the office?

via justmommies.com

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Alicia Silverstone was spotted at the Stella McCartney store in L.A. recently, enjoying some drinks with friends, celebrating the launch of her new book, The Kind Diet.

She was joined by several other veggie celebs, including Alanis Morissette and Daryl Hannah, plus Ricki Lake and Matthew Lizard.

If you’d like to celebrate The Kind Diet in your kitchen, take advantage of our giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of Alicia’s book.

via foxnews.com

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The Kind Diet

Alicia Silverstone has written a vegan diet and lifestyle book, The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide To Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet, and we’re giving away copies to 3 of our readers!

Filled with dozens of recipes, here’s your chance to learn to make Alicia’s favorite dishes like:

* Maple-Roasted Lotus Root, Sunchokes, and Leeks
* Artichoke, Mushroom, and Leek Crostini with Pesto Artichoke Dip
* Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
* Moroccan Couscous with Saffron
* Traditional English Breakfast
* Mochi Waffles Drizzled with Lemon–Walnut–Rice Syrup
* Waffle, Sausage, and Cheese Panini

Even if you’re not a vegan, Alicia’s book still offers advice for adding delicious vegan recipes in your life to improve your health and add variety and taste to your palate by sampling the lifestyle in three different stages: flirting, being vegan, and being a vegan superhero.

Not to mention The Kind Diet is full of eye opening information on the effects of meat on your body, animals and the planet.

To enter to win, simply leave a comment on this post telling us why you want a free copy of Alicia’s new book. We’ll be using your email address to contact you, so make you leave a valid address that you check regularly.

The contest closes at midnight, October 26th and 3 winners will be chosen randomly, then notified on Wednesday, October 28. Once notified, you’ll have 24 hours to respond. If there’s no response, we’ll pick another reader and someone else will have a chance to make those scrumptious chocolate peanut butter cups.

Good luck!

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Raindrops on organic roses and whiskers on shelter rescued kittens. Eco friendly kettles and warm animal-free mittens. Recycled paper packages tied up with strings…

Emily Deschanel chatted with Ecorazzi.com as part of Vegetarian Awareness Month and dropped the names of some of her favorite vegan items, from restaurants to books.

Take a look at the list.

Food: Veggie soup (it’s getting colder in LA — soup keeps you warm.)
Restaurant: Madeleine Bistro in LA.
Book: The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen.
Product: Dr. Cow cheese.
Designer: Stella McCartney.
Celebrity: Alicia Silverstone (she was the original- gotta love her!).

Do you share any favorites with the superstar?

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Alicia Silverstone appeared on Good Day LA to talk about her new book, The Kind Diet, and demonstrate a few recipes from the book.

Cheesy, Oozy, Guacamole Bean Dip plus Chorizo Tacos and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups were the stars on the television segment.

Catch the recipes at myfoxla.com and be sure to come back to the Veg Star next week as we have a very special Alicia Silverstone opportunity for our readers.

Learn more about it on Monday!

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