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Al Roker has a brand new book out, Never Goin’ Back: Winning The Weight Loss Battle For Good.

Just released this month, the book tells the story of Roker’s amazing fight for his health as he went from a life threatening 350 pounds to a slimmer 190 with the help of both surgery and diet and lifestyle changes.

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Bryant Terry told NPR that there’s an African-American tradition of eating black-eyed peas around New Year’s meant to bring wealth and prosperity for the upcoming year.

‘The lore is that the black-eyed peas actually represent copper or pennies. And so along with that, one typically will have a green dish such as collards, mustards, turnips, chard, kale or cabbage, and the leafy green dish actually represents money. And then with that, one might have some cornbread, which represents gold. You eat it on New Year’s, and it’s supposed to usher in a very prosperous and abundant year.”

Terry has a dish featuring the symbols for both coins and dollars, his Black-Eyed Peas in Garlic-Ginger-Braised Mustard Greens.

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Rick Warren, the sometimes controversial and popular pastor and best-selling author thinks eating wraps that sound healthy is the equivalent of breaking a commandment.

At least if you’re a man.

In a recent Tweet, the pastor wrote that “real men don’t eat wraps (except for burritos).”

Real men don’t eat “wraps” (except for burritos)

— Rick Warren (@RickWarren) December 28, 2012

He later clarified this statement to a follower saying this transgression would be okay if the wrap contained bacon.

Then it is OK.@mrmedina What if the wrap is made of bacon?

— Rick Warren (@RickWarren) December 28, 2012

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Kathy Freston has a two-part interview series with NPR on veganism, farming and healthier eating.

In part one of her chat with host Renee Montagne, Freston explains how she easily makes vegan versions of the favorite foods she grew up eating.

‘I grew up in Doraville, Georgia and I ate barbecued ribs and chicken fried steak, and all kinds of cheesy grits, you know, and I never even thought twice about it,’ Freston said. ‘I think that food ties us to our community and our traditions, and it’s the thing that makes us feel good and connected. So I wouldn’t want to eat in any way that made me feel like I was missing out on something.”

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Kelly Osbourne is 60 pounds slimmer and says she owes it all to her vegan boyfriend and chef Matthew Mosshart.

‘Over the past two years, I’ve lost over four-and-a-half stone (63 pounds) – but I’ve only lost the last stone since I met Matthew,” Osbourne said. “That’s because he cooks for me! He’s a vegan chef, so he makes sure that I eat healthily.”

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Giada De Laurentiis has shared her holiday health tips with PopSugar.

The Food Network chef is a supporter of Meatless Mondays and personally made it a priority to cook more plant-based foods when her mother became a vegetarian.

This year, Giada’s tips include eating plenty of greens, grains, legumes and fruits and suggests looking to one of her several vegetarian recipes for inspiration, like her White Bean and Roasted Eggplant Hummus.

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Dr. Travis Stork, one of the co-hosts of The Doctors, has a great prescription for anyone looking for a New Year’s resolution to get healthier.

The Dr. who rides his bike to and from work everyday recommends everyone increase their fruit and veggie intake.

One of the best ways to do so is to start by eating one fruit said to take the Dr. out of business–an apple.

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Alicia Silverstone has already shared her vegan Hanukkah recipes.

Now it’s time for veggies who celebrate Christmas to get some tips as well.

The actress, author and animal rights activist has posted a gallery of photos and links on her blog The Kind Life.

Silverstone covers side dishes, entrees, desserts and beverages with enticing recipes for items like Wild Rice Cornbread Stuffing, Seitan Medallions with Mixed Mushroom Gravy, Berry Pie and good old fashioned Hot Apple Cider.

For those of you who still need last minute gift giving ideas, check out Silverstone’s Vegan Coffee Fudge Brownie in a Mason Jar.

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