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Mario Batali

“The fact is, most people in the U.S. eat way more meat than is good for them or the planet, but even knowing this, the chances are little that we are all going to become vegetarians, much less vegan. Asking everyone to go vegetarian or vegan is not a realistic or attainable goal, but we can focus on a more plant-based diet and support the farmers who raise their animals humanely and sustainably. This is why I am such a big believer in the Meatless Monday Movement and the Environmental Working Group’s Meat Eaters Guide to Climate Change and Health.”

Mario Batali, on the Environmental Working Group’s site that helps potential part-time vegetarians learn how to reduce their footprint. The guide discusses both the environmental and health benefits that are gained from reducing one’s intake of animal products.

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Otep

Women who rock=good. Women who rock without animal as food=even better.

Otep is a vegetarian and animal rights activist who has been featured as one of Revolver magazine’s “Hottest Chicks in Metal.”

“Making conscious sacrifices for the benefit of others, whether it’s animal rights or for people who are struggling–I think that is an act of courage,” Otep told PETA2 in an interview. “Taking a stand, caring about something seems to be much more rebellious in a country, society or culture where conformity matter.”

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“Grimm” Transforms Werewolf To Vegetarian Crime Solver (Video)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, July 25th, 2011 in Actors, Film & TV, Videos.

Silas Weir Mitchell

A new NBC series that combines classic childhood fairy tales with crime drama will feature a vegetarian character who helps put the Big Bad Wolves away.

Grimm, which will debut on October 21 at 9p.m. ET, will have Silas Weir Mitchell (My Name is Earl, Prison Break) playing a werewolf-like character who has trained himself to both go vegetarian and help detectives solve crimes.

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Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman is using his New York Times column to explore the possibility of taxing unhealthy food.

Bittman feels this is a way to get Americans to change their eating habits and hold companies accountable for producing products that contain harmful ingredients.

“Simply put: taxes would reduce consumption of unhealthful foods and generate billions of dollars annually,” Bittman writes in an article titled, “Bad Food? Tax It, and Subsidize Vegetables.”

“That money could be used to subsidize the purchase of staple foods like seasonal greens, vegetables, whole grains, dried legumes and fruit.”

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Cristeta Comerford

It’s a tough job, but there are plenty of perks to living and working in the White House.

Like having tasty salads prepared by White House chef Cris Comerford.

Comerford appear on the Today show to demonstrate two vegetarian recipes, one being a green salad with orange herb dressing.

Unless you’re a vegetarian rabbit, salads alone aren’t normally fulfilling. But they can be made so by adding numerous plant-based proteins like beans, nuts, and in the case of this salad, edamame.

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Lauren Bush Clarins FEED Bag Launches This Month

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, July 22nd, 2011 in Charitable Causes And Campaigns, Fashion.

FEED Clarins

Lauren Bush has launched another item in her line of FEED Projects handbags.

The Clarins FEED 15 pouch will provide 15 meals to school children for each pouch sold. Inside are three popular Clarins beauty products.

“World hunger kills more people then HIV, AIDS, and Malaria combined. It’s a silent killer,” Bush said. “I would just encourage everyone to get involved and take that first step in either learning, or educating your friends about world hunger, or making a donation. Every little bit helps. Obviously, there’s a need here (to help starving children) in America as well – we can’t forget about that either.”

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie knows how to dress her children in style!

The actress’ 5-year old daughter Shiloh was seen wearing a pair of CHOOZE shoes, an all-natural vegan brand that donates a portion of sales to programs that help families overcome poverty.

CHOOZE

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Michelle Obama Wants Better Food Access In Food Deserts

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, July 22nd, 2011 in Food & Drink.

Michelle Obama

First Lady Michelle Obama recently announced she would like to expand her Let’s Move! campaign to help provide fresher food to certain regions of the United States known as “food deserts.”

Food Deserts can be defined as areas or communities where people have difficulty accessing healthy and affordable food. The idea is to improve the selection at grocery stores and building up healthier options at smaller retailers that sell food, such as convenience stores.

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