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LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 6:  The NBC Universal logo hangs on its headquarters building February 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.  NBC announced today the appointment of Jeff Zucker as president and CEO of NBC Universal. Zucker succeeds television executive Bob Wright who, after running NBC for more than 20 years, will become a vice chairman at parent General Electric Co.  (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

NBC Universal has launched “Healthy Week” at Healthy at NBCU, a week long initiative from June 21st through June 26th that encourages viewers to take steps to improve wellness and nutrition.

The Healthy at NBCU website contains articles about diet and health, inspirational stories about others overcoming obstacles to achieve better health and recipes, including one for vegetarian stuffed peppers.

During the week, various television programs will feature health related segments, from Al Roker mentioning his favorite healthy foods and snacks on “Wake Up With Al,” to White House Chef Sam Kass on Bravo’s Top Chef attempting to show schools how to feed children on a tight budget.

As part of the week long celebration, several celebrities have given their lifestyle tips to Tonic.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 20: Actress Bryce Dallas Howard arrives at 'The Losers' Premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on April 20, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Bryce Dallas Howard revealed to Self Magazine that she took to eating meat again on the advice of a medical “professional.”

“I actually had a rare condition that was triggered by pregnancy, where consuming the amino acids from meat became critical to my health. My doctor sat me down and finally said, “Bryce, you need to choose between your ethics and your future.” The transition was emotional, but I was grateful to my doctor for putting things in perspective for me, and I’m grateful that I can still appreciate where my food comes from.”

Bryce doesn’t mention the name of her medical condition, but unless you’re allergic to soy, the old myth that only meat contains all necessary amino acids is as phony as the “vegetarian” vampires in Eclipse.

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“Cupcake Wars” Features Vegan Chef Chloe Coscarelli

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, June 21st, 2010 in Chefs, Film & TV, Food & Drink, Recipes.

Chloe Coscarelli

Chloe Coscarelli

What’s with this new love for vegan sweets the Food Network has lately? On tomorrow’s (Tuesday) second episode of Cupcake Wars, vegan LA chef Chloe Coscarelli will compete against dairy cupcake makers in a competition for a chance to cater for a high profile magazine party in Beverly Hills.

Recently, a vegan friendly cupcake shop, Sugar Cupcakery, was featured on the series as well.

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Can Tal Ronnen Kick Bobby Flay’s Butt In Arm Wrestling?

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, June 21st, 2010 in Chefs, Food & Drink.

Part 2 of the Tal Ronnen interview with Broward Palm Beach New Times (part 1 here) has the reader wondering if Ronnen could kick Bobby Flay‘s butt–presumably in the kitchen too.

Ronnen explained that while he’s not into violence, he’d gladly take him up on arm wrestling. And maybe Ronnen should stick some vegetarian Gardein Tuscan breasts or a BBQ skewer in front of him for a little distraction since Ronnen says the products are the best way to steal meat eater’s taste buds.

“Tempeh and tahini are not really dishes that are going to win people over. We are so used to meat that people really need a transitional product. Gardein is a winner every time — make it in a rich cream sauce, or a Morel mushroom sauce, with a wine reduction, and you can’t tell the difference. It has the same texture as meat but no cholesterol and just as much protein.”

Winning over a meat eater. Or making him lose a competition because his mouth is salivating. Either use sounds real good.

Read the rest of the interview.

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"Farm To Fork" Emeril Lagasse

"Farm To Fork" Emeril Lagasse

Salads get a bad rep for being boring, especially if you’re the kind to buy yours straight from the bag or at a restaurant otherwise known for carnivores that offers the skimpy selection of lettuce, tomatoes and onions.

Emeril Lagasse‘s latest cookbook, Farm To Fork, is said to incorporate the most vegetable based and vegetarian dishes yet from all of his books, and as you can tell from the title, eating more plants isn’t the only things he’s pushing.

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Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 in Actresses, Birthdays.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Sadie Frost arrives at the world premiere afterparty of 'The Heavy' held at Cafe De Paris on April 15, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Fergus McDonald/Getty Images)

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

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NEW YORK - MAY 06: Singer Jessica Simpson attends the 2010 Operation Smile annual gala at Cipriani, Wall Street on May 6, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Jessica Simpson has tried tofu for the first time in her life!

During a recent Twitter update, the singer wrote, “I ate tofu for the first time last night! It was yummy! You know your from TX when you have to dip it in ketchup. Ha.”

And earlier, Simpson Tweeted another vegan friendly post about Earth Balance butter.

“I just might like Earth Balance more than butter thanks to one of my vegan friends.”

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Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, June 18th, 2010 in Birthdays, Male Musicians, Male Singers.

Paul McCartney holds his award next to U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington June 2, 2010. McCartney was awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)

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

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