Vegetarian Star

Top Chef Masters judge James Oseland had the exciting task of telling his mother every detail of what he ate while visiting her in a hospital.

NY Mag was just as interested as Oseland’s mother (maybe more), so he gave intimate details of his meals for the week, including a very veggie meal at the hospital.

Oseland said of his clinical culinary experience:

“Honestly, I would go on record as saying it’s probably the best hospital food I’ve had anywhere. I ordered a bizarre daily special: a vegetarian bean burger served on top of grilled rye bread, with grilled onion and jack cheese. It sounds kind of ghastly in a way, but it just hit the spot, and it was oddly artful food for something being so junky and diner-ish. It was a California vegetarian patty melt on pretty good quality rye bread. California rye bread! Who knew?”

Oseland has a habit of religiously eating shortbread cookies, “every night like a prescription from the doctor.”

Not sure that’s what the doctor would want, but she might recommend other items from Oseland’s personal menu, including a pasta dish with peas and sun dried tomatoes.

Possibly Related Posts:

• Chrissy Teigen Failed Vegan Experiment
• Mia Evans Is A “Masterchef Junior” Vegetarian Star
• Holly Madison Enjoys Vegan Smoothie From M Cafe In Beverly Hills
• Controversy Over Pro-Vegeterian Curriculum In Schools
• Ellie Goulding Creates Protein Bar “Everlasting Joy” With GoMacro

Shay Sorrells

Shay Sorrells lost 170 pounds during her stint on NBC’s The Biggest Loser.

The National Association of Social Workers member isn’t finished with her goals yet, and Subway is giving her $1,000 for each pound she loses by the end of Season 9.

Working with people with limited income helped Sorrells create ways to ensure these families stayed nourished while stretching the dollar and she’s provided some advice on how to eat healthy for those in similar situations.

Vegetarian Star is happy to report that Sorrells recommends plenty of ways anyone can incorporate vegetarian friendly practices into their budget.

Like growing your own produce:
“Depending on your location (and family situation), if you are in a rural area or at least dirt is accessible think community garden, back patio garden, or even windowsill garden! It is really cheap to grow your own veggies, spices, and herbs and it’s a great learning experience for the whole family.”

And using substitutes for dairy products:
“Sometimes it can just come down to preparation. Ingredients such as almond milk are superb for you and much cheaper. Using less butter or less oils to cook is a better option. White break and wheat bread usually cost the same. Buy wheat bread and brown rice instead of white bread or rice.”

Don’t forget to forget the fast food joint and opt for cheaper, non animal proteins instead:
“Educate clients on how a $3 dollar McDonalds Happy Meal can actually stretch if you spend that amount on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for several meals.”

Possibly Related Posts:

• Chrissy Teigen Failed Vegan Experiment
• Mia Evans Is A “Masterchef Junior” Vegetarian Star
• Holly Madison Enjoys Vegan Smoothie From M Cafe In Beverly Hills
• Controversy Over Pro-Vegeterian Curriculum In Schools
• Ellie Goulding Creates Protein Bar “Everlasting Joy” With GoMacro

Michelle Delamor

Season 9 American Idol contestant Michelle Delamor says her personality sets her apart from the others, but the Veg Star thinks her diet makes her even more fantastic.

“Most people would be surprised to know that I’ve been a vegetarian since I was three,” Delamor said.

“I don’t eat any animals.”

She didn’t give her reasons for going vegetarian, but added she also loves baking for herself and others.

Wonder if she has converted any of her meat eating friends by whipping up some meatless delights?

Possibly Related Posts:

• Chrissy Teigen Failed Vegan Experiment
• Mia Evans Is A “Masterchef Junior” Vegetarian Star
• Holly Madison Enjoys Vegan Smoothie From M Cafe In Beverly Hills
• Controversy Over Pro-Vegeterian Curriculum In Schools
• Ellie Goulding Creates Protein Bar “Everlasting Joy” With GoMacro

Comedian Carol Leifer is one of the contestants on Celebrity Apprentice 3, which debuts on NBC March 14 at 9/8 c.

Leifer, who became a vegan last year, has decided to donate the $250,000 to Long Island North Shore Animal League if she wins the top prize.

“There is a huge pet overpopulation crisis in this country,” Leifer says in the video where she discusses her chosen charity. “Four million cats and dogs are euthanized every year. And as far as I’m concerned, that’s four million too many.”

Practicing what she preaches, Leifer and her partner have a total of seven rescue animals.

Possibly Related Posts:

• Jon Stewart and Wife Tracey Stewart Adopt Horse
• Mia Evans Is A “Masterchef Junior” Vegetarian Star
• Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Elephants Retire To Sanctuary
• SeaWorld Phasing Out Whale Breeding Program
• Meatless Monday Recipe–Waka Flocka Blueberry Vegan Muffins (Video)

ITV has been fined $3,000 for a rat eating incident that occurred on last season’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, according to BBC News.

The incident involved celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo cooking rat risotto and eating it with actor Stuart Manning.

Not exactly the kind of risotto Russell Simmons enjoys, that’s for sure.

The fine was issued by Australian Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), which issued a statement through chief inspector David O’Shannessy.

“The animal was killed for a TV show, that’s not appropriate.”

A spokesman for ITV said, “ITV has apologised for the mistake which led to this incident.”

“The production was unaware that killing a rat could be an offence, criminal or otherwise in New South Wales, and accepts that further inquiries should have been made.”

I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here features stars surviving in the jungle, competing for money for their favorite charity.

More often than not, similar reality TV shows have contestants killing and eating what they find in the wild or simply eating what would be consider repulsive food for challenges or entertainment.

The fine issued to ITV may change the future of how contestants eat to “survive.”

Possibly Related Posts:

• Jon Stewart and Wife Tracey Stewart Adopt Horse
• Mia Evans Is A “Masterchef Junior” Vegetarian Star
• Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Elephants Retire To Sanctuary
• SeaWorld Phasing Out Whale Breeding Program
• Best Vegetarian Stories Of 2015

Heather Mills may have been booted from Dancing On Ice, but her reality TV career is far from over.

The vegan chef and entrepreneur has announced she’d like a reality TV show where celebrities experience living with disabilities, according to The Telegraph.

And she already has one person in mind for the cast lineup–the famous “There’s no bigger pain in the world than a vegetarian” Gordon Ramsay.

“If it’s Gordon Ramsay, shove him in a kitchen and see if he can cook for the restaurant if he’s blindfolded, and have him live like that for a week,” Heather said.

Oh, no. Hope Gordon doesn’t catch on fire cooking any numerous animals like chicken, lamb or even puffin.

Better yet, blindfold Gordon, make him cook for a week, then feed him fake versions of real meat to see if he notices a difference.

Once he’s exposed on television for loving the taste of faux chicken, beef and pork, he’ll be banned from making another rude, anti-vegetarian remark again.

Possibly Related Posts:

• Chrissy Teigen Failed Vegan Experiment
• Mia Evans Is A “Masterchef Junior” Vegetarian Star
• Holly Madison Enjoys Vegan Smoothie From M Cafe In Beverly Hills
• Controversy Over Pro-Vegeterian Curriculum In Schools
• Ellie Goulding Creates Protein Bar “Everlasting Joy” With GoMacro

Nothing sadder than a fallen vegan.

Heather Mills was voted off the ITV1 reality TV show Dancing on Ice.

Heather performed to Aretha Franklin‘s “Chain of Fools.”

Heather spoke to GMTV about her departure from the show.

“I’m actually just full of joy that I was so lucky to be able learn to ice skate with Matt,” Heather said.

Heather had the show’s producers find her a pair of leather-free skates for the competition.

Watch the clip for the full interview as well as her performance of “Chain of Fools” with partner Matt Evers.

Possibly Related Posts:

• Mia Evans Is A “Masterchef Junior” Vegetarian Star
• Meatless Monday Recipe–Waka Flocka Blueberry Vegan Muffins (Video)
• Jesse Einsenberg Celebrates “Thanksliving” During The Holidays (Video)
• Meatless Mouthful–Liam Hemsworth Gives Veggie Advice Like Dr. Spock (Video)
• Morrissey Adds Vegan Touch To First In-Person Interview In Decade On “Larry King Now” (Video)

Pamela Anderson has just signed on to compete in the reality TV show Dancing with the Stars.

A source told Radar Online, “Pam is thrilled and so is the show.”

“She really wanted to do the show and the show thought it was a great idea,” the source added.

Is Pamela looking to imitate vegan Heather Mills, who’s dancing on ice this season on an equally popular UK celebrity reality television show?

It’s almost certain that the vegetarian Pamela will request cruelty-free costumes–no leather, fur or wool.

Fellow competitors should also expect some PETA pamphlets left in their dressing rooms.

Possibly Related Posts:

• Mia Evans Is A “Masterchef Junior” Vegetarian Star
• Jaimie King Creates Vegan-Friendly Makeup Alchemy From ColourPop
• Pamela Anderson Launches Vegan Shoes
• Pamela Anderson Does Sexy Vegan Cake Making For “Love “
• Nikki Reed Launches Freedom Of Animals Handbag Collection With Morgan Bogle