Vegetarian Star

Could Michelle Obama‘s desire to return to healthy eating and eat local inspire African Americans to do the same?

According to Dr. Shemuel Israel, President of the North Lawndale Greening Committee on Chicago’s West Side, the answer is yes.

Dr. Israel thinks the First Family’s garden is partially responsible for the increased interest and hopes the trend continues.

“We do a lot, but there’s more work to be done to teach people to grow their own food,” he said, according to Chicago Now.

With Mrs. Obama’s influence and African Americans like John Salley and Forest Whitaker encouraging African Americans to improve their diets by eating vegetarian, Dr. Israel might see the fruits of his labor sooner than later.

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A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.

• Forest Whitaker (48)

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Who says traveling abroad makes for difficulty in keeping your diet veg? Forest Whitaker traveled to Africa, ate vegetarian, and got crowned a chief in the process. Talk about a lucky dog!

He and actor Danny Glover recently traveled to Nigeria where they both received chieftaincy titles.

Whitaker was able to receive his title, Nwannedinamba of Nkwere in Imo State, which means “a brother in foreign land,” after using DNA testing to trace his father’s ancestral lineage.

And while Nigeria is far from Whitaker’s home in the US, he was still able to feast on several vegetarian dishes, including several rices and pastas.

“Whitaker and Glover took to the dance floor and moved their bodies to local music proudly by live performers. Soon afterwards, they settled for lunch and each savoured locally prepared dishes of Jollof rice, Semolina and Egusi soup. Whitaker, who is a vegetarian, stayed off meat but enjoyed the other dishes displayed on the table.”

Sounds like a meal made for a chief.

Do we have any African culinary experts out there? What are some great African dishes us non chiefs can whip up in the kitchen?

via newswatchngr.com

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Yet another celebrity hiding behind his tempeh, Omar Epps, the actor who plays Dr. Eric Foreman on “House” follows a vegetarian diet.

How is it we are just now finding out about this? Must be because he hasn’t gotten naked for PETA yet.

But how incredible it is to know both he and fellow “House” cast mate Lisa Edelstein both keep their houses meat-free.

Treehugger.com has compiled a gallery of Vegetarian Men We Love: Macho Men Who Don’t Eat Meat, where you’ll find Omar, as well as other photos of deliciously meatless men such as Jared Leto, and fun facts like Forest Whitaker remaining vegetarian while putting on 50 pounds to play dictator Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland.

Because there’s still a stereotype of vegetarianism and veganism being a “girlie” thing, it’s good to know the boys are getting proper respect.

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New Yorkers are in an uproar over the fare hikes and service cuts the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has approved in its 2009 budget.

One man expressed his feelings personally by attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Executive Elliot Sander-mimicking the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at George W. Bush, before being escorted out.

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), being the peace and goodwill promoting organization it is, has offered to help solve this problem so hopefully Chief Sander will only be dodging snowballs this winter.

They would like to purchase advertisement on MTA that would allow riders to hear pro-vegetarian testimonials by vegetarian actors Forest Whitaker, Casey Affleck, and Kevin Nealon.

Fantastic idea, but why not take it a bit further. Along with the personal testimonial, include shout outs as to where to find the food. Something like,”I’m Forest Whitaker and I’m a vegetarian. Check out the Falafel cart at 46th and 6th“, may make the advertisement dollars go further.

You can listen to each celebrity’s announcement over at PETA’s blog.

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There’s still time to win all sorts of vegetarian celebrity goodies at the online Farm Animal Sanctuary Charity Buzz. Bidding ends on September 18th, and among the many prizes include lunch with Alicia Silverstone.

You can also try for a movie set visit or lunch with Forest Whitaker, tickets to the Ellen DeGeneres show, and an intensive cooking session with vegetarian celebrity chef Christina Pirello.

If you’re not the social type and don’t want to meet any celebrities, why not put your bid in for a haircut and blowdry by celebrity hairstylist Robert Steinken or a pair of pumps designed by Natalie Portman?

We assure you there’s something for everyone and proceeds help Farm Sanctuary and their causes to protect the lives and well beings of animals.

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“Samantha Who?” star Christina Applegate is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, but is expected to fully recover, according to her publicist.

Fortunately, the disease was caught in an early stage. Ironically, she is scheduled to appear in the Stand Up To Cancer Telethon next month, which now will probably be an even more personal experience than for some other stars also participating.

Last Holiday season, Applegate joined forces with PETA for a very provocative Christmas e-card, urging holiday shoppers not to buy fur as gifts. The card, shown above, reads, “Cross cruelty off your shopping list by avoiding fur coats, collars, and cuffs (unless it’s fake, of course).”

via Peta.org and Seattlepi

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Forest Whitaker will be taking part in the Stand Up To Cancer telethon this September 5th, 2008, along with other stars, including fellow veggie actor Casey Affleck, America Ferrera, David Cook, Meryl Streep, Scarlett Johansson, and Kirsten Dunst. We’ve heard being vegetarian might help prevent some kinds of cancer. Here’s an older video of him and his very young daughter discussing their vegness.

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