PETA Plans to Launch Porn Site to Promote Veganism


Updated 09/22/11 4:00 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

PETA to Launch Porn Website

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is no stranger to using sex appeal to get people's attention. In the past, the vegan activist group has used images of nude celebs, like Alicia Silverstone, in ads to convince people to give up meat, but now PETA is taking this tactic one giant step further. The animal rights' group plans to launch a pornographic website to promote its message Read more

Vegan, Seagan, Vegetarian — What Do You Call Your Diet?


Updated 04/08/12 3:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 17 comments

What Does Seagan Mean?

When deciding what to eat, there are countless camps to choose from: omnivores, vegans, vegetarians, and more (don't forget the g-frees!). With all the ways to eat, identifying with a certain label can be convenient for conveying the restrictions of your diet without having to list every single thing you can and can't eat. But what about modified diets like seagan? Lately we've been hearing this Read more

So You Want to Go Vegan? Here Are 5 Books to Help


Updated 08/11/11 4:20 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

5 Books About Veganism

From full-blown meat eaters to even vegetarians, once you decide you want to adopt a vegan diet, there's a lot of learning that takes place. Being a vegan not only requires a shift in your food selections, but it also requires a lifestyle change. An extension of vegetarianism, a vegan refrains from consuming animal products and avoids products that contain any ingredients from animals. Whether Read more

Ginnifer Goodwin on Giving Up Veganism


Updated 05/13/11 9:29 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 30 comments

Ginnifer Goodwin No Longer a Vegan

The last time Ginnifer Goodwin visited Jimmy Kimmel Live, she was a devoted vegan. But lots have changed: from the sound of it, it seems these days the Something Borrowed star is more about burgers than beans. The actress, who's been animal-free for a couple of years, revealed she's been working meat back into her diet: "I'm always learning and growing and changing," she told Jimmy Kimmel. Check Read more

Even Vegans Aren't Immune to Heart Disease


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Get Heart-Healthy Nutrients That Vegans Need

Being that February is heart health month, it's a good time to review how to keep your ticker ticking properly. Ditching artery-clogging meat and dairy products, which increase risk for heart disease, sounds like a step in the right direction, but unfortunately going vegan like Alicia Silverstone doesn't automatically put you on the safe list. According to research, vegans may not be getting Read more

Have You Ever Tried Cupping Like Jessica and Gwyneth?


Updated 08/04/10 3:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 32 comments

Jessica Simpson Tries Cupping and Goes on a Vegan Diet

The value of Eastern medicine must have left a big impression on Jessica Simpson while filming The Price of Beauty earlier this year. On Sunday, the actress sent out several tweets about the work she was doing with healer Master Wang, founder of the Medicine Buddha Temple in San Francisco. "Shocked my system with a vegan diet, special Pu-erh tea from China, and cupping since friday! Who am I Read more

Have You Ever Tried to Go Vegan?


Updated 01/08/10 5:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 37 comments

Have You Ever Tried to Go Vegan?

With people giving up all kinds of things for their New Year's resolutions — smoking, sugar, refined carbs, driving — the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart, which began on Jan. 1, got me wondering if any of you are giving up all animal products in 2010? Kickstart has the support of veteran vegan Alicia Silverstone, author of The Kind Diet, and she will be offering tips and advice on eating an entirely Read more

Alicia Silverstone Talks Eating Vegan and Gardening Naked


Updated 02/25/10 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 68 comments

Alicia Silverstone Talks to Health About Her Upcoming Book About Veganism, The Kind Diet

Alicia Silverstone knows that eating well can help the planet, which is one reason she decided to swear off meat and dairy and adopt a vegan lifestyle. But it's not all selfless: she also appreciates how her improved diet makes her look younger and glowing. In a new interview with Health, the Clueless star talks about her eating philosophy, her line of cruelty-free beauty products, and her book Read more

Hit the Grill With These Vegan-Friendly Burgers


Updated 05/25/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vegan Burger Recipes

There's nothing better than some grilled goodness on a sunny Spring day. If you've taken on a vegan or vegetarian diet and you're tired of those prepackaged burgers, you're in luck. I've got you covered with nine vegan burger recipes that are bursting with flavor. There's something to tempt every vegan regardless of their preferences, from white bean to black bean to portobello. No Read more

Staying Vegan on the Big Day: Wedding Menu Options


Updated 05/18/12 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vegan Wedding Menu Ideas

Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more