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Jake Shields Makes Vegan Transition (Video)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Food & Drink, Videos.

Jake Shields

MMA fighter Jake Shields discusses his motivations for being vegan in this exclusive interview at Bleacher Report.

“I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life. So originally, I’ve never really thought much about it–it was just how I grew up,” Shields said.

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Al Gore

“Industrial agriculture is a part of the problem. Organic farming, relying on more productive, safer methods to put carbon back in the soil, produce safer and better food–that’s a big part of it. The shift towards a more meat-intensive diet is also part of the problem. The clearing of forest areas in many parts of the world in order to raise more cattle–that’s a part of it.”

Al Gore, in an interview with FearLess Revolution founder Alex Bogusky where he discussed the impact of food choices and environmental destruction.

It’s good talk. Now let’s see Al get into action by giving up meat entirely.

The interview can be viewed below.

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The latest in viral videos that feature animals doing cute human things has arrived.

Mishka is a talking Huskie who entertained The Today Show viewers with her human vocabulary of “Hello,” “I’m hungry,” and “I love you.”

Not bad. Most animal lovers talk to their pets, but do four-legged family members comprehend what they’re saying?

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Jamie Oliver Cooks Vegan Meal For Sea Shepherd Crew

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, September 12th, 2011 in Chefs, Food & Drink.

Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver put his culinary skills to good use recently when he prepared a vegan meal for Captain Paul Watson and the rest of the Sea Shepherd crew while they stayed in London.

The Captain wrote on his Facebook page, “A very big thank-you to Chef Jamie Oliver for treating the entire crew of the Steve Irwin to a free vegan dinner at Jamie’s Italian restaurant at Canary Wharf last night.”

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Megan Fox Drops Vegan Diet And Senses

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, September 12th, 2011 in Actresses, Food & Drink, Not So Vegetarian.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox is the latest celebrity to go vegan, get unhealthy and complain about it because she didn’t know how to follow the diet.

On a nicer note, the actress was able to stick to the regime for over a year.

We hope she’s at least still vegetarian.

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Kesha Is Global Ambassador For Animals

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, September 12th, 2011 in Animal Issues, Charitable Causes And Campaigns, Female Singers.

Kesha

Kesha is now the Humane Society International’s first global ambassador.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, the purpose of the partnership is to, “promote respect, protection, and compassion for animals around the world.”

One way the vegetarian TiK ToK singer is accomplishing this is by using her fan base to raise money for animal charities.

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Ellen DeGeneres “Good Housekeeping” Issue Highlights Her Compassion

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, September 12th, 2011 in Animal Issues, TV Hosts.

Ellen DeGeneres Good Housekeeping

Ellen DeGeneres is showing her beautiful vegan face on the October 2011 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.

Inside, the talk show host discusses her love of animals, including the animal charities she’s worked with.

She’s donated her time and money to animal welfare organizations like Humane Society and sanctuaries like The Gentle Barn, but would you call her an activist?

Maybe a “compassionist” would better define her.

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brown rice breakfast

Vegetarian or not, breakfast usually isn’t terribly exciting for anyone.

But if cold cereal seven times a week or the occasional burnt toast isn’t doing it for you, why not try this unique alternative to oatmeal–brown rice with soy milk and fruit.

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