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A recent Harris poll found that although most Americans are aware of what it takes to eat better, they aren’t interested in doing it. If the Americans polled are anything like ABC viewers, the results are right on target. ABC has cancelled Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution series for low ratings.

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Nicole Lapin

We told you to stick around and it paid off! Here’s part two of our interview with news anchor Nicole Lapin.

You’ve been involved with several charitable organizations and campaigns like the United Nation’s “Girl Up” initiative. Are there any vegetarian, animal rights, sustainable food or environmental organizations you’re particularly fond of?
You caught me! I can’t say no when a good cause asks for my help…I know, I know, that sounds so Pollyannaish, but it’s true. I have done some work for the Humane Society and am happy to help with any other organizations that need it.

I’ve read in some of your other interviews that you’ve mastered putting together a vegan meal in the most unlikely of places, including gas stations. Can you name some healthy vegan ideas from places where it’s hard to find vegan food like vending machines and convenience stores?
I have to say, I’ve eaten every meal at Starbucks more often than I’d like to admit. They have some really wonderful new options with Two Moms In The Raw and Peeled dried fruit.

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Slice Of Celebrity Vegan Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 in Actors, Birthdays.

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

Photo: PR Photos

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Vegan Wins National Pie Championship

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, May 2nd, 2011 in Food & Drink, Recipes.

2011 National Pie Eating Contest Winner

Susan Asato has taken home second place in the 2011 National Pie Championsh, an annual competition sponsored by the American Pie Council.

Asato won the judges’ taste buds with her Vegan Blueberry-Cranberry Pie with Pecan Streusel Topping.

Asato’s partner, Ryan Takakawa, has written a loving piece about her on the Native Foods Cafe blog.

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Actress Megyn Price has done some applause worthy activism on the set of Rules of Engagement. She convinced the food crew on the set to implement Meatless Mondays.

The debut of the event was overwhelmingly positive, offering delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes like Italian stuffed portabello mushrooms, bucatini pasta with roasted garlic, zucchini and sundried tomatoes, rosemary focaccia, tiramisu and eggplant lasagna.

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Lea Michele PETA

“I love New York but this is no place for a beautiful horse.”

“It’s near 1am now an these poor horses are lined up in the center of time square…against all the traffic, noise, fumes, and people.”

“@PamelaDAnderson I’m in NY right now and it is devastating to see these horses on these busy streets at all hours. Wish this would end:(“‘

Lea Michele, in series of Twitter messages about horse-drawn carriages in New York City. Lea agreed with Pamela Anderson and a campaign that wants to put eco-friendly vintage electric cars on the roads and take horses off. A diva knows best! Rachael Berry couldn’t be more right!

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Alicia Silverstone, What’s On Your Vanity Table?

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, May 2nd, 2011 in Actresses, Cosmetics And Beauty Products.

With the launch of Alicia Silverstone‘s 2nd collection of eco-friendly makeup tools and bags, EcoTools, Vanity Fair thought it’d be a good idea to snoop inside her beauty collection to find out what she applies to her cheeks with her bamboo brushes.

Products by Aubrey Organics, Aveda, Dr. Hauschka, EcoTools, Gabriel, Kiss My Face, Suki, Zoya and Zuzu adorn Silverstone’s currently pregnant glowing face.

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The best way to prevent and extinguish high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes is through food. Rip Esselstyn, author of The Engine 2 Diet, was lucky enough to have a cardiologist father who had seen the benefits of how a plant-based diet revered heart disease in his patients. But as a firefighter in Texas, he saw his fellow fighters trapped in a dangerous situation that no safety and rescue equipment could fix.

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