Vegetarian Star

Forbes has named California-based vegan restaurant chain Veggie Grill as one of the fastest growing companies of the year.

In an article titled, “15 Explosively Growing Companies to Watch This Year,” Forbes explains how the restaurant, enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, has been able to fill a demand for fast food that is not only healthy, but happens to be plant-based as well.

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PETA’s president Ingrid Newkirk has a lot on her mind these days.

The recent horse meat scandal, hunting and faux meat are just a few of the issues she discussed with Forbes contributor Michael Charles Tobias.

Newkirk is not just informed and passionate about these animal welfare and food safety concerns.

The Forbes interview demonstrates she can also be quite quirky about them to prove a point.

Such was the case when asked to comment on horse meat making it into the food supply in Britain and other places.

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Forbes contributor Larry Olmstead has chosen to highlight a few great restaurants in the U.S. that also happen to like vegetarians and vegans.

The National Gourmet Institute for Food and Health focuses on what it calls “health-supportive cooking” and has published its guide of restaurants serving food that fits its motto.

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2012 had some great moments for vegetarians and vegans.

And some not so great ones.

Here are Vegetarian Star‘s top Not So Vegetarian stories of celebrities and people in the news that have turned heads, offended and or just looked a little ridiculous.

#5. Mayor Bloomberg Washes Down Wieners Without Soda.
NYC’s mayor attended a competitive overeating contest (also known as hot dog eating contest) where the winners consumed dozens of processed, chemical filled animal wieners. He also ate one himself. Thank goodness he found time to attend this in the midst of his campaign to limit soda consumption to curb obesity. Because soda is the only real evil in making people fat. Not 60 hot dogs.

#4 Conan Whips Out His Wiener.
Not exactly indecent exposure, but the World’s Largest Chicago-Style hot dog does expose one to an increased risk of diabetes and cancer.

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Who says the vegetarians and vegans are self-righteous?

Forbes cites a survey among vegetarians and meat eaters that proves plant eaters are much more open to lip lock with a carnivore than vice versa.

The study, conducted by Today.com, polled 4,000 members of online dating site Match.com between the ages of 18 and 75 (yes, grandpa still gets the ladies) about what they’re looking for in a partner when it comes to diet.

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Matt & Nat

Vegan handbag and accessory company Matt & Nat is one of two finalists in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition.

Inder Bedi, co-owner and creative director for Matt & Nat, was challenged to go vegan for 30 days. He not only created different recipes, but an eco-friendly, animal-friendly line of handbags that feature faux leather and signature celebrity designs like the Jorja Fox.

The Ernst & Young Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recognizes entrepreneurs in Canada and worldwide for their ability to “drive growth, build communities and transform.” Ernst & Young is one of the largest professional services in the world, along with companies such as PrincewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte. In 2009, Forbes magazine recognized Ernst & Young as the 10th largest private company in the U.S.

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