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Natalie Portman: Sexy Vegetarian

FitSugar — Tue, 08 May 2007 11:45:00 -0700

What do Natalie Portman and Alicia Silverstone have in common? They are both big time vegetarians.

Here's what Natalie has to say about her food politics:

“I am a very strict vegetarian ... I just really, really love animals, and I act on my values.”

Did you know that for every one vegetarian more than 100 animals each are saved from suffering? There are amazing health benefits to sticking to a plant based diet, too. Vegetarians are less likely to develop heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure than meat-eaters. Another cool tidbit - on average, vegetarians are up to 20 lbs lighter than meat-eaters. So maybe moving towards a meatless week, month and year might be a more powerful lifestyle change than just a meatless Monday.

A balanced vegetarian diet full of legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables is extremely healthy. It's low in dietary cholesterol and saturated fat, so it's a great option if you are worried about high cholesterol. There are plenty of meat alternatives that taste like the real thing, but are much healthier for you, like Gardenburgers.

Being vegetarian is also good for other people. It takes tons of crops and water to raise farm animals - up to 16 lbs of grain to get just 1 lb of meat. All that plant food could be used more efficiently to feed people directly, and stop world hunger (that is we could all share). Not only that, but the meat industry creates tons of pollution, waste, and adds to global warming.

Fit's Tips: If you have been thinking about becoming a vegetarian, check out the GoVeg website for information. It is chock full of helpful information.

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Guess the Celeb Vegetarian

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Going meat-free is not only good for your heart and waistline, but it also helps the environment by not contributing to factory-farm pollution. Many celebs - such as Natalie Portman and Alicia Silverstone - avoid animal products, but can you guess which other celebs keep meat off their plates?

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Which young actress doesn't eat meat?

Have You Ever Tried to Be a Vegetarian?

FitSugar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:30:00 -0800

For many food-conscious diners, eating flesh doesn't mesh with their ideological standards, and their values lead them to vegetarianism. For others, going meatless has more to do with health than compassion for animals, a distaste for meat, or a combination of these reasons.

Whether they've adopted vegetarian diets for health reasons or animal rights, several celebrities have made their dietary choices publicly known. Famous vegetarian and vegan ladies like Carrie Underwood, Natalie Portman, Alicia Silverstone, and Alanis Morissette haven't been shy about the fact that they say no to meat. They've been vocal about their personal choices, so tell me, have you ever tried to be a vegetarian?

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Who Is the Sexiest Celebrity Vegetarian?

FitSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Even if you're a meat eater, you can probably appreciate PETA's annual Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity contest. Voting is now open for this year's awards, which honor one male and one female celeb for their sexy meat avoidance. Past winners include Kristen Bell, Prince, Tobey Maguire, and Carrie Underwood.

This year's list of nominees includes about 100 men and 100 women who practice vegetarianism. It was actually really fun to scroll through the names to see which celebs are vegetarians. I knew about a lot of them, like Natalie Portman and Alicia Silverstone, but others were very surprising. To a see a list of celebs you might not know are vegetarian, read more.

Alec Baldwin
Petra Nemcova
Jared Leto
Naomi Watts
Casey Affleck
Vanessa A. Williams
John C. Reilly
Jennie Garth
Michael Bolton
Elizabeth Berkley

Did you know all those people were vegetarians? Who do you think should win Sexiest Celebrity Vegetarian?

Celebs Love Plank and So Will You

FitSugar — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:33:00 -0800

So if you do yoga or know someone who does, I came across something that's really, well, different. And celebs, like Natalie Portman love it too.

The company is called Plank (as in Plank pose), and they make cheeky, unique and beautifully designed accessories for yoga and life. They believe in feeling free to embellish and bring humor into the studio. Their collections "embody originality and hum with understated chic and irony."

Say goodbye to your basic boring blue yoga mats, and hello to their Photo and Text series mats.

Inject a dash of humor into your practice with mats that say "Bling," "Chocolate," or "Me." For $65, they're printed in metallic/pearlized colors to bring a touch of sparkle to your yoga class.

But my favorite are the digital photo mats - this one is called Shag - and it just makes me smile, thinking about the many times I've tried doing down dog on carpet. Now you'll always know where to put your hands. You can get one for $98 - I said it was my favorite - I never said it was cheap.

Looking for more? Plank also makes canvas yoga bags, purses and cell phone holders.