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Celebrities Turned Vegetarians

  • Dani Peters
  • September 4, 2011

Celebrities Turned VegetariansHollywood celebrities have always captivated and mesmerized many fans around the world. Known for their glitz and glamour, fans go gaga and most often, imitate them especially the fab fashion and a little bit of celeb lifestyle. While the temptation brought about by the fame and glory of belonging to Hollywood’s top crust, celebrities have embraced a new phase in their own lifestyles. Lots of these famous name in the industry are leaning towards greener and healthier eating habits,  turning to veggies and vegetarianism, not as a show but a modification of lifestyle, slowly but surely.

The vegetarian lifestyle has indeed penetrated Hollywood, and it is, for many, a transformation for various reasons. We can consider vegetarianism as the first phase in getting into the vegan community. You start by meatless meals and going for the greener items on your plate. This is how many of our favorite celebrities have come to love. The vegetarian diet and vegetarianism is their way of keeping their bodies and mind healthier while helping save Mother Earth. Get to know who among our favorite celebrities have embraced this popular green and reasonable lifestyle called, vegetarianism.

Shania Twain. This lovely country singer has worked her way into the ears of many music lovers. Voted as PETA’s first (star) Sexiest Vegetarian Alive, Shania became a vegetarian since marrying her Mutt Lange, a long time vegetarian, in 1993. She said that she was never really a fan of meat or a keen meat-eater and her diet does not include meat, fish, or eggs. Despite scratching off meat from her daily menu, Shania shares that she’s got more energy while living the vegetarian lifestyle. She loves pasta and legumes, and indulges on fruit and soy shakes every morning.

Christina Applegate. She is one of Hollywood’s prettiest leading ladies, and a charming a vegetarian at heart. Christina Applegate has a strong advocacy, standing up for animal rights. In 2007, she appeared in an anti-fur ad for PETA. In 2010, she talked about veggie health and her macrobiotic (with fish and other animal products) vegetarian diet. While eating lunch, upon seeing a blood on her plate, she realized that she cannot eat something that has been alive. And it was the turning point of her jumping over the vegetarian fence.

Russell Brand. With his quirky antics and endless entertaining acts, British actor Russell Brand creates his own identity as the funnyman of Hollywood. But wait, he is also named as PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Alive for 2011. Russell has been a vegetarian since the age of 14, and his love for animals had gotten him to having meatless meals. Russell says, “You shouldn’t eat animals, it’s mean to them”

Alyssa Milano. Charmed actress Alyssa Milano says that her vegetarian diet is working with her pregnancy. She loves veggies and in case you did not know, she has a green thumb ” a person who is good at gardening. She has her own space for her garden veggies. Almost everything that she has on her salad plate, she gets from her own garden, and if the world is watching what she is craving for, it is still vegetarian treats like broccoli and pickles. Alyssa is also a proud supporter of PETA and launched a sexy ad few years ago with the slogan, “Let Vegetarianism Grow in You”

Kate Winslet. British Actress and Titanic Beauty, Kate Winslet made some noise back in 2008 during a photo shoot for Vanity Fair. It was said that Kate was tricked into wearing a fur during the shoot. She is known as a big PETA supporter and a vegetarian, saying she is definitely avoiding fur and while at the shoot, she was told that the fur was a faux. Kate is also updating her PETA advocacy. She is keen on stopping animal cruelty by supporting PETA in the recent foie gras exposure. Vegetarianism may also be the reason for Kate’s great form and yes, she loves having Brussels sprouts and actually prefers them over meat.

Kristen Bell. American film and movie actress Kristen Bell has been a vegetarian more than half of her life. A picky eater that she was, she didn’t like chewing on meat, its smell and its taste, giving her a reason to switch and indulge into veggies. Surprisingly, Kristen tries to avoid dairy products if possible, but thinks of having a good bite into a cheesecake with her girlfriends. Vegetarianism and a very fit mindset helped her maintain her sexy and charming figure, not to mention those little abs. In 2006, she was named PETA World’s Sexiest Vegetarian and remains a strong activist and advocate for protecting animal rights.

Lea Michele. I’m not sure if her macrobiotic vegetarian diet helped her belt that beauty of a voice from within, but Glee star Lea Michele a.k.a. Rachel Berry definitely knows how to keep her body and health in shape. Lea Michele was once a vegan, but moved to being a vegetarian back in 2010 to make sure that she sustains and balances her nutritional levels, keeping her in shape despite the busy schedule. She slowly introduced fish into her diet while regularly giving herself B12 injection shots. Lea is proud to say that she owes her body to her vegetarian lifestyle and of course, her hit TV show, Glee. She continues to campaign with PETA against animal cruelty. She may have or may not have returned back to her vegan lifestyle.

Paul McCartney. “I am a musician and I am a vegetarian”” This Beatles member and music legend has added vegetarianism in his lifestyle. It was when he was fishing, while looking at the fish fight for its breath, that he realized that the fish’s life is as important as his. Paul and Lisa McCartney have been vegetarians for over two decades, something that they’ve included in their lifestyle for many, many years. Slowly but surely, Paul and Lisa become advocates of vegetarianism in time. In 2009, McCartney and his daughters launched this new campaign called “Meat Free Monday€ that can help you become a vegetarian, step-by-step, starting with once a week vegetarian day. Now, everyone is also encouraged to join the cause, building a stronger foundation to protect these hapless animals.

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