Edward James “Ed” Begley, Jr. is an actor and environmentalist. Begley has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He is best known for his role as Dr. Victor Ehrlich, on the television series St. Elsewhere. For environmentalist Ed Begley, the reasons for being a vegetarian are simple and clear. Begley ditched … Continue reading
Former “Sister, Sister” actress and star of Twitches and Twitches Too, Tia Mowry, is embracing the vegan lifestyle, and sends many thanks to vegan pro Alicia Silverstone for helping her create delicious recipes. Mowry and her hubby, actor Cory Hardrict, just switched to plant-based diets at the beginning of the New Year. Tia Mowry is … Continue reading
Let’s all welcome Steve-O to the growing list of veg-celebs! Steve-O is a British-American stunt performer, comedian, and TV personality. His entertainment career is mostly centered on his performance stunts on the American TV series, Jackass, and accompanying movies. Steve describes his journey to veg by saying, “Initially, my decision to stop eating meat was … Continue reading
Robin Meade of HLN’s “Morning Express with Robin Meade” isn’t just known for her news anchoring, country singing, or for waking up America with her bubbly saying “Morning Sunshine!” She is now making headlines herself for embracing a vegetarian lifestyle. In a recent interview Robin said that recently she “grew an adversity to eating meat.” … Continue reading
In honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday, observed on January 21 this year, we thought we’d take a moment to recognize some of the contributions made by black vegetarians connected with the civil rights movement, as well as the black community today. While Rev. King was not a vegetarian himself, he showed a growing concern … Continue reading
The Olympics this year are being held in one of the most veg-friendly countries in the world! In fact, the percentage of British who are vegetarians is double that of the U.S. The British have long been leaders and promoters of the vegetarian way. It was the British who first coined the term “vegetarian” in … Continue reading
We’re happy to announce the first Gold and Silver Medals won by vegetarian and vegan athletes at the 2012 Olympics, with more expected soon. The first silver medal was won by Lizzie Armitstead. She has just won the silver medal in the grueling 87-mile road cycling race, no less. Lizzie says “One of the most common misconceptions … Continue reading
Michelle Pfeiffer has gone vegan, and she’d like to thank former president Bill Clinton for inspiring her to make the switch. The actress, who describes herself as a “foodie,” said Clinton’s success with the diet also made her a believer. “OK, Bill Clinton loves food, so there must be something that’s making him stick to it” … Continue reading
A growing number of people want the president to stop eating meat in public. As Health Educator in Chief, many people expect President Obama to set a good example by eating healthier food in public and at the many official photo opportunities. Now let’s be clear: it’s no-one’s business what a political leader eats in … Continue reading
Deuce Lutui, a veteran offensive lineman who signed with the Seahawks just last week, has announced that he’s a vegan. The 29-year-old, who was 396 pounds in 2010 and was struggling with health and weight issues, decided to adopt a vegan diet after failing a physical in July 2011 with the Cincinnati Bengals. He recognized the … Continue reading
