Comments Off on “Bachelor” Catherine Giudici Gives Up Gluten For Lent
Catherine Giudici of this season’s Bachelor is giving up gluten for lent.
In a recent Tweet, the vegan blogger told fans she’s not normally gluten-free, but she’s giving it up for the Christian holiday that asks followers to give up an item or two for a period of six weeks.
Comments Off on Meatless Mouthful–Jessica Alba On Stella McCartney Fashion
“Her clothes are just as elegant as any line that uses animals.”
—Jessica Alba, on the vegetarian fashion designer who pledges no use of fur or leather in her collections. Stella recently unveiled her autumn/winter 2013 ready-to-wear collection at Paris Fashion Week.
Other celebrities who attended the event include U2 singer Bono, actress Nicole Richie and father and singer Paul McCartney.
Comments Off on Anderson Cooper Shows Fat Cats Not Always Laughing Matter (Video)
Anderson Cooper featured a segment on his show about a TV anchor who could not get through a feature on an obese cat who swam for exercise without laughing.
Holly, a 13-year old cat, loves the outdoors and getting physical, but still has the problem of retaining a few extra pounds here and there. Her owner strapped a lifejacket on her and took her to the local indoor pool for a few laps.
“So unprofessional,” Cooper jokingly remarks. “That poor cat worked its tail off to lose one pound in six weeks. And the anchor can’t even keep it together to give that story that gravitas it deserves.”
Comments Off on Los Angeles Schools Adopt Meatless Mondays
Children attending schools in Los Angeles Unified School District can now eat vegetarian at least one day a week.
Last month, the second largest school district in the country took meat off the menu for Monday, joining dozens of other educational institutes, corporations and health care companies that have made it easier for employees and patrons to eat healthier.
Comments Off on Kevin Nealon Hosts Celebrity Poker Tournament For Farm Sanctuary
Comedian and actor Kevin Nealon will host a celebrity poker tournament on March 16 that benefits Farm Sanctuary.
The event will also feature vegan snacks and drinks and a special performance from Grammy winning singer and songwriter Colbie Caillat.
The event takes place at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Conor Penthouse (4th Floor), located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, CA 90036. Doors open at 7:00 PM. The tournament begins at 7:30.
Comments Off on Oreo Celebrates 101st Birthday Accidentally Vegan Purposely Kosher
The Oreo celebrates its 101st birthday today.
The simple cookie sandwich that’s been around for several generations just happens to also be one of those accidentally vegan snacks. That means you’re almost guarantee to find it at regular places like gas stations when you’re stuck in the middle of somewhere where the locals still equivalate “vegetarian” with lousy hunter
This little cookie has some interesting history behind it, including the fact its pre-vegan days included pork.
Comments Off on UB40 Drummer Daughter Rose Brown Pure Halal Beauty Vegan Cosmetics
The daughter of UB40 drummer Jimmy Brown, Rose Brown, has a cruelty-free cosmetic company.
Pure Halal Beauty specializes in natural, vegan and Halal certified beauty products.
A vegetarian herself, Brown is proud of the fact that her cosmetics appeal to many women for a variety of ethical reasons.
“Muslims, vegans and vegetarians love our products because they don’t conflict with their personal and religious beliefs. Our products also appeal to the conscious consumer looking for chemical-free beauty products,” said Brown.
