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Natalie Portman

How do pregnant celebrities that follow a vegan diet like Natalie Portman and Alicia Silverstone feed their bump?

It should come from plants, according to Terry Walters, author of “Clean Start” and “Clean Food,” a book about eating seasonally. Walters is a food educator and on the board of directors at one of the largest urban organic farms in the United States.

“[Dark leafy greens] might not have as much calcium or minerals as a glass of milk,” said Terry, “But we are better able to access more minerals.”
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If there was one resolution cookbook author Christina Pirello wanted to keep, it was to refrain from getting angry.

Unfortunately, an article she read in a magazine which touted “heart-healthy” meals containing meat was enough to make her renege before the end of January.

“I get to the article–there’s about 7 dishes. Not one dish is based in veggies. Oh, they might have some zucchini thrown in or a little broccoli stirred in, but that’s it…If it didn’t have processed grain, it had animal food. Very likely both. Not one was vegetable-based.”

Not to worry, though. Pirello has picked up where the article left off and unveiled her “Healthy Cookbooks To Start The New Year.”

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In less than 48 hours after its release, Kris Carr‘s Crazy Sexy Diet has reached #1 on the Amazon bestseller’s list.

The book is #1 in both the Diets and Motivational categories.

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Kris Carr, former actress and now author, motivational speaker and founder of the website Crazy Sexy Life has published a new book, Crazy Sexy Diet, that details the how-tos of a vegetarian, low-glycemic diet. Carr, a cancer survivor who also wrote Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor and Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips made a dramatic change in her eating habits after her diagnosis, which included switching to a plant-based diet.

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Jessica Simpson Improving Vegan Cooking Skills

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, January 14th, 2011 in Actresses, Books, Female Singers, Food & Drink.

Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson is getting more vegan the closer to the date she marries fiance Eric Johnson.

After Tweeting about trying the diet for a weekend, eating Earth Balance non-dairy butter and her Thanksgiving experience with tofu turkey, the pop singer is reportedly now trying to improve her cooking skills with vegan cookbooks and picking up vegan entrees at Madeline Bistro in Tarzana, California.

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Russell Simmons "Super Rich"

Russell Simmons has released a book, Super Rich, an inspirational guide about finding wealth in both the spiritual and financial markets.

The vegan business mogul recently Tweeted to inspire his Twitter followers, asking them, “What would you do if you were Super Rich?”

One follower responded with, “I’m well on my way to being #superrich because I’m saving so many precious and innocent animals by not eating meat!!! :)”

The vegetarian financial plan not only saves animals, but also the environment. One study concluded that $20 million of the costs of fighting climate change could be saved in terms of reducing greenhouse gases and making use of land used for animal agriculture. It was estimated these changes would also lessen the need for energy saving technologies, such as clean coal.

And in terms of human health costs, the savings estimates are in the billions.

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Kathy Freston "Veganist"

Kathy Freston "Veganist"

Kathy Freston is at it again!

The woman who’s written best selling books like Quantum Wellness Cleanse and convinced Oprah Winfrey to try a vegan diet is set to release another title in February, Veganist: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, Change The World.

What exactly is a veganist? Freston has started a blog for the book on her website, where she explains the term.

“Someone who moves toward eating a plant based diet so that they are as physically healthy as they can be, environmentally friendly, and a kind and thoughtful human being. And it’s not about being pure or strict; it’s about being informed and having fun while living according to values like kindness and thoughtfulness. Truly, I believe in progress, not perfection!”

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Trisha Yearwood Has One Of Top Five Worst Cookbooks For Health

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 in Books, Food & Drink, Nutrition-Health-Fitness.

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Home Cooking by Trisha Yearwood

Trisha Yearwood and her husband Garth Brooks may have a string of number one country hits but the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine places their cookbook anywhere but near the top when it comes to heart-healthy eating.

The group of doctors who recommend a plant-based diet has named the top worst cookbooks of 2010 which include titles by Yearwood, Gordon Ramsay, a Top Chef Collection and more.

Here’s just a little of what PCRM had to say about Yearwood’s Home Cooking, which includes a breakfast recipe for almost a dozen eggs!

“The Georgia native presents her recipes with family stories and tips, but unfortunately, the book does not take into account the state of Southerners’ health. States in the Southeast have the highest rates of obesity in the nation, but Yearwood’s recipes are loaded with fat and cholesterol. Garth’s Breakfast Bowl, for example, includes eight large eggs, a pound each of bacon and sausage, cheese tortellini, cheddar cheese, tater tots, and butter.”

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