Written by Vegetarian Star on May 30th, 2012 in Books, Food & Drink, Gardening, Politicians, Recipes.
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First Lady Michelle Obama has published a gardening book that includes her experiences in the White House garden, gardening while growing up in South Chicago and America’s passion for gardening.
Divided into the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter, the chapters of American Grown: The Story of the White House Garden and Gardens Across America contain photographs of the White House Garden’s progress throughout the year, tips for starting and maintaining private and community gardens and, as expected, delicious recipes.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on May 30th, 2012 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Food & Drink.
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Daniel Bryan knows the words vegan and athlete can sound like an oxymoron to some. He knows from experience the V word can get you booed on stage. But he probably didn’t think discussing his diet publicly would lead some to ask, “Is this guy real?”
Bryan talked with IGN on how some big wigs in the wrestling industry, including promoter Vince McMahon doubted anyone would ever believe him.
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Fitness Magazine has named its top 20 celebrities who look good on camera and sweat hard off it.
“Bionic and iconic, these game changers have inspired us over the years to perspire and put our best body forward. Take a cue from our 20 favorite masters of motivation as they share their secrets to getting better, fitter, stronger than ever.”
A few of these icons happen to be athletes who’ve recently adopted vegan diet principles.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on May 30th, 2012 in Actresses, Animal Issues, Celebrity Tweets.
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As if smoking weren’t a bad enough habit. It stinks, it’s linked to disease, it’s (gasp) not even vegan. And who would have thought–it involves animal testing!
Pamela Anderson is backing a move urged by PETA to not consider tests on animals that seek to determine the effects of tobacco products labeled “reduced risk.”
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Scott Jurek sees a vegan diet not only as a way to power his 100+ mile runs when healthy, but also as a way to recover from the occasional injury.
He told Vegetarian Times one of his favorite ways to use “food as medicine” is adding the spice turmeric to a dish.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on May 29th, 2012 in Authors, Books, Food & Drink, Models, Videos.
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Jennifer Nicole Lee, fitness model, actress, motivational speaker and author, has published her third diet and nutrition book, The Jennifer Nicole Lee Fun Fit Foodie Cookbook: JNL’s Secret Super Fitness Model Fat Blasting & Muscle Fueling Recipes.
Known as “JNL” to her fans and the fitness community, Jennifer received an email from a fan who wanted to know if a vegetarian could also be a “fun, fit foodie.”
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Written by Vegetarian Star on May 29th, 2012 in Children, Food & Drink, Politicians.
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Michelle Obama has launched an online recipe contest for children, aged 8-12, to develop healthy meal ideas and earn a chance to sit as a guest of honor at a White House State Dinner.
Choosemyplate.gov is recommended as a resource for parents and children looking to create these healthier meal ideas and the site recognizes a vegetarian diet as one that “can meet all the recommendations for nutrients,” the key being to “consume a variety of foods and the right amount of foods to meet your calorie needs.”
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Written by Vegetarian Star on May 29th, 2012 in Animal Issues, Female Singers, Meatless Mouthful.
“It can be disheartening because I’ll be asked to do campaigns a lot. I’m so passionate that I’ll put everything into it. You see other campaigns where celebrities jump on board but animal rights issues is something where people feel they can’t really tread. It’s not even about being a vegetarian. It’s about having a bit of empathy for what these animals are going through. I do think celebrities could do more.”
—Leona Lewis on her animal rights work. Lewis has volunteered her time, face and name to animal advocacy organizations such as the World Society for the Protection of Animals, Cleveland Armory Black Beauty Ranch and Humane Society International.
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