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Meatless Mouthful–Scott Jurek Compares Health To Running (Video)

Vegetarian Star — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:40:02 +0000

“Over the years I’ve learned that true health comes with an acceptance of the bumpy path, a skepticism of conventional wisdom and a willingness to explore the sidetrails.”

–Scott Jurek, ultra-marathoner who gave a presentation in the TEDMED speaker series where he discussed going from hunting down his food for dinner to hunting vegan bargains at the wholefoods store.

His story is proof of what diet can do for your health, as this former regular consumer of fast-food was urged by a physician to go on high-blood pressure medication before even graduating high school.

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Morrissey Says “SeaWorld Sucks”

Vegetarian Star — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:20:58 +0000

Morrissey treated members of his band to a t-shirt from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals that protests marine parks that hold animals in captivity.

The 100% cotton shirt is made in the USA by American Apparel and is available from Cafe Press in several styles and colors for both men and women.

PETA has issued a statement on its thoughts of such caged animals like dolphins.

“The intelligent, social ocean animals at SeaWorld are forced to live out their lives in small tanks and are denied everything that is natural and important to them. Many of them die far short of their natural life expectancy. Despite the numerous tragedies that have occurred at SeaWorld theme parks and the threat that the parks pose to the safety of animals and even trainers, SeaWorld continues to turn a blind eye.”

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Chloe Coscarelli Does A Vegan Hostess Cupcake (Video)

Vegetarian Star — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:00:16 +0000

Chloe Coscarelli has created another unique and memorable cupcake flavor that she showcased on Seattle’s New Day.

If you remember the days of buying Hostess cupcakes with your remaining lunch money after school, you may be pleasantly surprised by Chloe’s “Chloestess Cakes.”

“They’re chocolate, decadent, light and fluffy, filled with a vanilla cream filling in the center.”

Plus, no animal products or suffering.

Start saving your quarters and dimes, boys and girls. These are worth skipping the expensive a la carte line in the cafeteria and eating crackers and hummus for a few days.

It’s not as if there’s anything deliciously vegan coming from the school/work lunchlady anyway.

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Kellie Pickler, Veggie Gals Make “Maxim” Hot 100

Vegetarian Star — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:42:35 +0000

Kellie Pickler is one of several vegetarian women who’ve been placed on Maxim‘s Hot 100 list for 2012.

Pickler finished six in the fifth season of American Idol and Maxim chose to chide the country for not voting her performance on the show as “hotter.”

“Seriously, America: You chose Taylor Hicks over Kellie on Season 5 of American Idol? We’re moving to France.”

With the completion of her third studio album, 100 Proof, Pickler will be spending some time on the road promoting it and entertaining fans. In the past, she’s had trouble finding vegetarian food on tour, but she’s confident she’ll keep up healthy eating habits, partially because of her plant-based diet.

“It’s hard on the road, because sometimes there’s nothing but fast food. But my eating is different now. I’m a vegetarian, I don’t drink soft drinks and I’m very active. I’m not a gym person, and I’d never pay somebody to train me. I know what I need to do: get off my ass! I’ve finally gotten to that point, and I can fit into my old clothes again. I love that.”

See Maxim’s other hot veggie women like Olivia Wilde, Lea Michelle, Lake Bell and Kristin Bell.

Photo: goaliej54/Creative Commons

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Jillian Michaels Says Go Easy On Dairy For A Flat Belly

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:38:39 +0000

Jillian Michaels is on the cover of the June 2012 issue of Women’s Health magazine showing off what limiting dairy can do for your belly.

The former Biggest Loser coach who recently started a nutrition advice column says she recommends going easy on the moo.

“You want to eat things that are high in fiber and that keep moving through your body. For a lot of people, a ton of dairy can screw up digestion and cause bloating.”

Instead of reaching for dairy milk, grab a cold glass of coconut milk instead.

Michaels promoted the So Delicious brand of the beverage and talked extensively about its benefits.

“I read the label, I scrutinized it from top to bottom and I compared it to every single thing on the shelf from dairy to non-dairy products. What I particularly loved were all the health benefits. No pesticides. The coconuts are no genetically modified in any way. In addition, there’s Vitamin D, there’s calcium, there’s medium chain fatty acids, which are great for your heart health, its low in calories.”

Read all of Michaels’ health advice at Women’s Health Mag.

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“Seal Wars” On Animal Planet This June (Video)

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:03:39 +0000

Sea Shephard may be best known for its work on ending whaling, but on June 8, Animal Planet with air a documentary that highlights the group’s work with another marine mammal.

“This is a different kind of mission, [with] Sea Shepard, being primarily land-based,” says Paul Watson of Sea Shepard in the trailer for the film Seal Wars, which focuses on the seal slaughter in Nambia.

Some of the biggest difficulties in filming Seal Wars were Nambia’s National Security laws, which limits what footage of the slaughter can be legally filmed. Sounding similar to the U.S.’s “ag-gag” laws that aim to prevent filming on animal farms, these regulations also exist in Canada, another country with a well-known seal pelt industry.

“There’s more repressive laws being brought in under the excuse that they’re combating terrorism,” Watson said. “It makes it difficult to investigate.”

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Alicia Silverstone On Juice Beauty With Pop Sugar (Video)

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:42:11 +0000

Alicia Silverstone spoke with PopSugar on her new line of vegan, organic, natural cosmetics, Juice Beauty.

“You can get very overwhelmed with all the choices out there. You have these guidelines. You’re like “Okay, I don’t want to have anything unhealthy. And I don’t want this to hurt the planet. And I don’t want it to hurt animals. And I want it to be amazing.”

That’s not too much to ask for and apparently, Juice Beauty has fulfilled Silverstone’s desires, with cosmetics formulated without animal testing and harsh chemicals, packaged in eco-friendly recycled materials.

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Meatless Mouthful–Jamie Oliver’s Faith In Diet Changes

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:30:36 +0000

“I’ve given up on governments. But I have endless hope and faith in people once they are given knowledge and skills. I’ve certainly seen all over the world in many different communities that, once people have a few skills and confidence, they make different choices in the grocery store. Once they make different choices in the grocery store — and on the Main Street fast-food restaurants — then companies will be forced to serve a higher quality offer. That’s when the real change happens.”

–Jamie Oliver, who recently created “Food Revolution Day,” a holiday celebrated this month that encouraged people around the globe to cook without processed ingredients.

Photo: really short/Creative Commons

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