Vegetarian Star

Kellie Pickler is a vegetarian who’s been on PETA’s sexiest list for several years.

It’s hard to believe this American Idol alum used to work at a burger joint.

Her first job was a Sonic, and although it wasn’t enough to turn her vegetarian then, it taught her a lesson in remaining humble in the entertainment industry.

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U.S. News and World Report included plant-based diets in its ranking of best diets earlier this year.

Now it will host a live chat with nutritional experts to answer questions about vegetarian and vegan eating.

On Monday, March 18 at 2 PM EST, registered dietitian Julieanna Hever and author and vegan for 20 years Dreena Burton, will be available to discuss every aspects of going meatless.

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Carrie Underwood gave The Guardian a few minutes of her time in an interviewed filled with interesting facts about her vegetarian, pro-animal and eco-conscious lifestyle.

Growing up on a farm in Oklahoma, Underwood observed that her parents’ cows got a little “separation anxiety” before being sold, one of the many reasons why she chose to stop eating meat.

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Jessica Alba has published a book on eco-friendly living and natural eating, The Honest Life.

Alba is not a vegetarian today, but tried a vegan diet at age 15 and continues to fill her plate regularly with wholesome foods that are plant-based.

In The Honest Life, Alba discusses her food philosophy.

In a section titled, “Why I Eat Honestly,” Alba explains why a mostly plant-based diet is the best way to go.

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“As an expectant mother, I was particularly heartbroken to see photos of ailing mother rats with open wounds on their bodies who stood guard protectively over their dead or dying babies in the filthy plastic tubs that they were confined to without access to adequate food, water, or even moderately fresh air to breathe… Justice must be served for the unspeakable suffering endured by countless animals at GCB.”

—Jenna Dewan Tatum, on the results investigators uncovered about abuse of reptiles and rats at Global Captive Breeders LLC (GCB). Thousands have signed the petition urging Riverside County, California, District Attorney Paul Zellerbach to file felony cruelty charges against those responsible at the pet store.

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Joe Yonan‘s “coming out as a vegetarian,” as many journalists and bloggers are calling it, has resulted in good publicity for the diet. As the food editor of the Washington Post, Yonan now has the ability to share the benefits and tasty secrets of a plant-based diet to millions of Americans.

In addition to discussing vegetarian and vegan dishes in his regular Post column, Yonan has an all-vegetarian cookbook scheduled for release this summer.

Yonan latest attempt at proselytizing the heavy meat eaters is through the Huffington Post, where he’s named the top vegetarian and vegan restaurants located in the nation’s capitol.

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Erin McKenna, founder and owner of BabyCakes has recorded a short clip for Business Insider on how she started one of the most popular vegan bakeries in New York City.

McKenna has published two cookbook and received praised from dozens of vegan dessert loving celebrities like Zooey Deschanel, Kiernan Shipka and Jason Schwartzmann.

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March 11 marked the start of Be Cruelty-Free Week, a celebration of the European Union’s decision to ban the marketing and sale of cosmetics newly tested on animals.

Several celebrities have voiced their approval of the ban, and have signed the Humane Society of the United States and the Human Society International Be Cruelty-Free Pledge.

Award winning singer-songwriter and vegetarian Colbie Caillat said:

“Everyone wants to look their best. And it’s great to know we can look and feel beautiful without causing pain to animals. The HSUS/HSI’s Be Cruelty-Free campaign is urging companies to stop testing their products on animals. There are so many great products, from skin care products, to shampoo, to makeup, that are cruelty free–there’s just no reason to buy anything else.”

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