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NASCAR and IndyCar owners are being praised by PETA for teaming up with Levy Restaurants to offer vegan food to its fans at several racing tracks, including Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Chicagoland Speedway, Infineon Raceway, Kentucky Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Robin Meade

Robin Meade, host of HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade, and Dr. Oz sat down to discuss how to go vegetarian the right way.

The right way isn’t substituting cheese sandwiches three times a day for burgers. And it’s not always about the veggies.

Dr. Oz suggests watching carbohydrates and incorporating lean, plant-based protein.

“I don’t want you to become a carbotarian,” Oz says.

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Obama Asked To Keep His Meat Private

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 in Food & Drink, Nutrition-Health-Fitness, Politicians.

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The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is asking the White House to ban photo ops of President Obama, Vice President Biden and other Executive staff members eating meat dishes such as burgers and hot dogs.

Such products are linked to diseases like obesity and cancer and the group compares these photographs to advertisements promoting other unhealthy habits, such as smoking.

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Jamie Oliver Creates Food Revolution Day

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 in Chefs, Food & Drink, Nutrition-Health-Fitness.

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Jamie Oliver set up mobile kitchens and invited entire cities to learn Food Network worthy cooking techniques on his ABC television series that aimed to improve the health of America, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.

Now he’s encouraging everyone else to do the same through his national Food Revolution Day taking place May 19.

Whether it’s through hosting a dinner party or attending a registered food event, the goal of this holiday is to celebrate healthier, less-processed food and fight food related diseases like obesity.

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Rachel Boston

“I explored it in middle school and it just felt right. In my 20s, I committed to it and my energy changed. I felt much more alive and started to enjoy cooking.”

Rachel Boston, actress best known for her role in American Dreams. Boston’s experience is typical for many vegetarians. According to a survey done by the Vegan Research Panel, 52% of vegans adopted the diet between the ages of 16 and 24, proving age isn’t always necessary for wisdom.

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Deuce Lutui

Deuce Lutui is opening up more about his vegan diet that helped him shed over 100 pounds.

Turns out, the Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman had to corroborate the rumor himself because some in the NFL world did not believe it.

“It’s beautiful, and it’s true,” Lutui said. “I’ve gone vegan.”

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Mike Tyson Wife Goes Vegan For 30 Days

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Food & Drink.

Mike Tyson‘s wife has agreed to eat vegan for 30 days.

Tyson made the announcement on his Twitter account, @MikeTyson, just days ago.

This wouldn’t be the first time the Mrs. has taken after her husband and tried to give meat a total knock out.

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Cory Monteith Headed For Vegan Life Thanks To Lea Michele

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 in Actors, Actresses, Couples, Food & Drink.

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Finn may be packing more hummus sandwiches to lunch at McKinley High thanks to his girlfriend’s guidance.

Rumor has it that Cory Monteith is considering going vegan because his on-screen and real life girlfriend Lea Michele is one.

“Lea wants Cory to become a vegetarian and then eventually a vegan, like her,” an insider close to the couple tells HollywoodLife.com. “Cory is pretty good about the way he eats. He rarely eats meat in front of Lea.”

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