Vegetarians are famous people. A striking difference between the vegan movement and the vegetarian movement. How famous people in the world of music support vegetarianism

People who deliberately refused to eat animal meat and fish have always existed. For example, it is believed that ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Plutarch were famous vegetarians. There is no 100% certainty behind the prescription of years, but circumstantial evidence suggests that this was the case.

The most famous vegetarians are cultural and political figures, athletes and musicians, representatives of show business and other public figures. In our country, vegetarianism has not yet become a significant trend. Although there are also famous vegetarians in Russia.

Spread of vegetarianism

Vegetarianism requires year-round access to relatively cheap products plant origin. This requires certain climatic conditions. Therefore, vegetarian practice has developed where almost or all year round warm, humid and abundant vegetables and fruits. This is primarily Southeast Asia. More specifically, India.

Beginning in the 1960s, the modern boom in vegetarianism began to spread around the world. began to appear famous people vegetarians.

For many well-known vegetarians, the Hindu or Buddhist worldview, which assumed the presence of a particle of God in every living being and the concept of energy rebirth into other bodies, became the ideological basis for switching to food of exclusively plant origin.

One way or another, but millions of people refused to eat the meat of other living beings. Some of the first famous vegetarians were members of the Beatles: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star. Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, is still a vegetarian at 82.

Another well-known vegetarian of the 20th century, Albert Einstein, believed that “nothing improves a person’s health and increases his life expectancy like switching to a vegetarian diet.”

Subsequently, hundreds of studies, confirming the Buddhist concept, proved that eating meat provokes cardiovascular diseases and shortens life.

Vegetarian celebrities past and present

Rejection of meat is a modern trend. We selected the most famous vegetarians and let them describe their vegetarianism in a few words.

Public and political figures

Buddha

“No one should kill another living being, be the cause of a murder, or incite another to kill. Do not hurt any living creature on earth, weak or strong."

Mahatma Gandhi political and spiritual leader of India

“We should all be vegetarians. Why not, if the British physician Henry Thomson called the assertion that meat is indispensable to our existence a “vulgar mistake”, and the most eminent physiologists believe that fruits are the most natural food for humans. Plant-based people have strong, muscular bodies, proving the superiority of the athlete's vegetarian diet. The strongest and most useful animal - the horse - is a herbivore. The most ferocious and useless - the lion - carnivorous "

Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States

“I realized that I had been playing Russian roulette before because, although I had changed my diet a little, reducing the calorie intake and limiting foods with cholesterol, I still - without any scientific justification for what I was doing - was consuming too much cholesterol. not knowing if my body is capable of handling it. It turned out that he was not capable ”(after a heart attack at the age of 58).

Christine Lagarde, head of the IMF

Among famous vegetarians, Lagarde is an absolute vegetarian; visits the gym daily, rides a bike from 20 to 30 km once a week and. She told a French newspaper:

“Success is not something completed. It's an endless battle. Every morning you have to test your abilities again.”

Musicians, figures of show business, science and culture

Bryan Adams, singer

“Since I began to understand the attitude of people towards animals, I have slowly but surely moved to the lifestyle that I lead now - complete veganism”

Pamela Anderson, actress.

Pamela - one of the most famous vegetarians, an active participant in the social movement for the protection of animal rights - raises her children in the right spirit:

“Every time we drive past KFC, my kids ask me to honk their horn, and they themselves shout “fu” through the window”

Charles Darwin, scientist, founder of the theory of evolution

"There is no fundamental difference between man and animal in their ability to feel pleasure and pain, happiness or suffering"

Moby, singer

"Can you look an animal in the eye and say, 'My appetite is more important than your life'?"

Lev Tolstoy, writer

“Man can live and be healthy without killing animals. If he eats meat, he sacrifices an animal for his appetite. Such behavior is immoral."

Chuck Palahniuk, writer

“Do you know why most Holocaust survivors are vegans? Because they know from experience what it's like to be treated like an animal."

Olga Shelest, TV presenter

Among the famous vegetarians in Russia - Shelest - looks great and is an example of the fact that a vegetarian can be cheerful, healthy and positive. One of the results of changing the diet, she notes the absence of colds and good health.

Vegetarian athletes

Mike Tyson, boxer

“Chocolate and nuts are the best nutrition for a vegetarian athlete, I love them very much. Once I ate the most delicious pieces of meat, but woke up with a feeling of nausea. It was terrible. I realized that meat has become poison for me.”

Martina Navratilova, tennis player

The athlete's vegetarian diet includes some rice, pasta,.

“I noticed that I began to wake up better in the morning and recover faster after a workout. Decreased muscle spasms. I almost gave up ibuprofen, even though most tennis players eat it like candy."

“For me, vegetarianism has never been a tribute to political correctness or concern for health. I don't eat meat for animals. How can you take care of your pet and have another animal for dinner?”

Carl Lewis, track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist

“Can a vegetarian athlete's diet provide enough protein to a world-class athlete? I have found that a person does not need animal protein to be a successful athlete. In fact, my best year professionally was when I switched to a vegan diet. My weight is always normal, I like the way I look, I don't have to think about how much I eat. I've been feeling great for 11 years now."

When asked about the vegetarian athlete's diet, Lewis replied: "I ate tons of lentils and my favorite beans to replace the astronomical amount of meat that most people eat."

Watch the following video where famous athletes vegetarians talk about themselves and show the results of their achievements.

M one vegetarian trend has become so popular and discussed relatively recently. Today, this position is no longer surprising or discussed, because more and more often you can meet those who fundamentally refuse food of animal origin, and in the best restaurants and cafes it is considered bad form not to include special dishes for vegetarians in the menu. However, this does not mean that the very concept of "vegetarianism" is just as young: looking into the historical chronicles, one can be sure that in ancient times there was no less people following such a diet. What is the deep meaning of such a multifaceted and deep concept? Let's figure it out.

Vegetarian educational program: basic concepts

On the surface, vegetarianism seems to be just a special diet in which animal products are excluded from the diet. However, some use the plant menu solely for weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Such motivation also takes place, however, most true vegetarians are also guided by religious, ethical and moral beliefs. The choice of plant food for them is a completely logical and reasonable step, arising from the commandment “do not kill”, a protest against violence and cruelty in any manifestation, a humane position in relation to every living creature that inhabits the world around.

In the process of evolution, true vegetarianism began to be divided into several areas:

1. Strict vegetarians (vegans) have been able to maintain their beliefs by cutting out animal products entirely.
2. Lacto-vegetarians include milk and dairy products on the menu.
3. Ovo-vegetarians eat only eggs from all animal products.
4. Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat dairy products and eggs, but exclude meat and fish.
5. Pesko-vegetarians allow the use of seafood.

Veganism also has a number of varieties:

1. A raw food diet allows you to include in the diet products of plant origin without heat treatment. Adherents of this direction are convinced that when heated above 46 degrees Celsius, food loses most of its beneficial properties.
2. Fruitarianism implies that only the fruits are used for food, but not the plants themselves. Fruitarians include in the diet only those dishes for the preparation of which it was not necessary to destroy representatives of the flora and fauna. For example, they can eat berries, fruits and vegetables, but avoid lettuce, root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beets, etc.).
3. The macrobiotic diet is based on cereals and cereals, while sugar and refined vegetable oils are banned.

Why is vegetarianism popular among celebrities and their fans?

Disputes about vegetarianism have not subsided since its appearance in society. Some are strenuously campaigning to keep living beings alive and take care not only of gluttony, but also of the environment, others consider a person to be a “predator” who needs meat. A banal example given by the famous vegan Gary Yourofsky can once and for all dot the i’s: “Put in bed to two year old a live rabbit and an apple. If a child eats a rabbit and plays with an apple, I will admit that I was wrong and eat a steak.” But children listen to their body to a greater extent than adults. Therefore, a more important question is not whether the human gastrointestinal tract is able to perceive food of animal origin, but is it necessary?

The meat menu became the main part of the diet after they received wide application production technologies for killing animals. Such blasphemy could not go unnoticed, so thousands of people began to practice vegetarian habits. "I don't eat anyone!" they said, and they were absolutely right. And even those who were least concerned about the moral side of the issue, and stories about the unhealthy energy of the food they consumed did not cause disgust, wondered if meat dishes were so useful. After all, for the sake of making more profit in production, they began to chip unfortunate animals with appetite stimulants and growth hormones, sedatives and antibiotics. Therefore, the use of meat has become not only unjustified, but also very dangerous.

And in terms of chemical composition, a piece of meat is more like a “slow poison”. Saturated fatty acid accumulate in the body, causing excess weight, liver damage, approaching atherosclerosis and many other serious illnesses. WHO statistics reflect the real picture: in regions where meat is considered the basis of the diet, the incidence of the cardiovascular system, heart attacks and strokes with lethal outcome, malignant neoplasms found many times more often than in countries where vegetarian principles are honored.

A bit of history. Notable Vegetarians of the Ancient World

A plant-based diet has always been considered healthy and right habit. Have you ever wondered why vegetarianism is popular among celebrities? Speaking about their addictions in food and beliefs, they at all times tried to convey to their fans that there is no and cannot be justification for killing a living being. And if the voice of reason and conscience is not enough for a person, perhaps he will listen to the sound words of scientists and philosophers who supported vegetarianism.

Despite the fact that vegetarianism only became widespread in the 60s, when hippies openly declared their beliefs, there are many prominent figures in history who adhered to a plant-based diet. Vegetarianism has been promoted by famous people at all times, and there are many examples of this.

Diogenes

The first thing associated with this outstanding ancient Greek philosopher, who lived before our era (404-323 BC) - his famous barrel. However, Diogenes of Sinop became famous not only for this. He was the brightest of the students of Antisthenes, a follower of the Cynic school, who, moreover, adhered to vegan beliefs. Among his many quotes, which have become aphorisms and have retained their relevance to this day, there are wise words about vegetarianism: "We can eat human flesh with the same success as we do with animal meat."

Ovid

Not bypassed the principles of animal protection and Central Italy. The famous Roman poet Publius Ovid Nason belonged to a noble family of horsemen, and therefore received an excellent education by those standards. It was he who presented to the general public a unique verse that quickly spread around the world:

"Oh, mortals! Be afraid to desecrate
Their bodies with this unholy food,
Look - your fields are full of cereals,
And the branches of the trees bowed under the weight of the fruits,
You have been given vegetables and herbs that are tasty,
When prepared by skillful hand,
The vine is rich in bunches,
And honey gives fragrant clover,
Truly, Mother Nature is generous,
Giving us an abundance of these delicacies,
She has everything for your table
Everything to avoid murder and bloodshed.

Plutarch

Famous people supported vegetarianism Ancient Greece, among whom was Plutarch, an encyclopedically educated scientist, writer and philosopher who lived at the junction of two eras in the small Greek town of Chaeronea. However, Plutarch's fame was not limited to the walls of his native city - he received an excellent education from Ammonius in Athens, traveled for a long time in Greece, Asia Minor and Italy. Once in Rome, he was honored to visit the emperors Trajan and Hadrian.

At home, Plutarch was also very respected: he with dignity bore the title of priest of the Delphic sanctuary, worked as a consul and procurator of the province of Achaia. Plutarch devoted a whole treatise to the problems of meat-eating, which has survived to this day in almost unchanged form:

“For my part, I wonder what should be the feelings, state of mind or mind of the first person when, having killed an animal, he brought the bloodied flesh of the victim to his lips? How can he, having placed treats of eerie corpses and carrion in front of the guests on the table, give the names of “meat” and “edible” to something that just yesterday walked, lowed, bleated, looked around? How can his vision bear the picture of the spilled blood of innocently killed, skinned and mutilated bodies? How his sense of smell carries away this terrible smell of death and how all these horrors do not spoil his appetite when he chews the flesh filled with pain, savoring the blood of a mortal wound.

But how to explain the fact that this madness of gluttony and greed pushes you to the sin of bloodshed, when there are plenty of resources around to ensure our comfortable existence? What makes you slander the Earth as incapable of providing us with everything we need?.. How can you not be ashamed to put the product of agriculture on the same level as the torn victim of the massacre? Indeed, it has been established among you."

Seneca

Lucius Annaeus Seneca came to vegetarianism not immediately. His father, who valued practice more than his son's passion for philosophy, moved with his family to Rome from Cordub (a small Spanish city where Seneca was born), where the young scientist learned the basics of the sciences of Sextius, Sotion, Attala. Thanks to this, he became not only a philosopher (yes, Seneca did not give up his hobby, but was able to combine it with a career), but also a world-famous playwright and political figure. Among his speeches, many are devoted to vegetarianism as the basis of purity, kindness and humanism:

"Principles of Avoidance meat food, formulated by Pythagoras, if they are correct, teach purity and innocence; if they are false, then at least, they teach us frugality, and how great will your loss be if you lose cruelty? I am only trying to deprive you of the food of lions and vultures. We are able to gain our common sense only by separating ourselves from the crowd - for often the very fact of encouragement by the majority can serve as a sure sign of the depravity of this or that view or course of action. Ask yourself: "What is moral?", not "What is accepted among people?". Be moderate and restrained, kind and just, forever renounce bloodshed.”

Leonardo da Vinci

A famous Italian scientist, artist, architect, sculptor and inventor of the 15th century, whose word and brush stroke is now worth its weight in gold, the one whose biography formed the basis of the plot of the modern series and deserved the Golden Globe ... All this is about Leonardo da Vinci. His biting remarks about meat-eating still cause a storm of discussion, because Leonardo himself adhered to strict vegetarianism and urged others to save the lives of innocent animals:

1. “Truly, man is the king of beasts, for what other beast can compare with him in cruelty.”
2. "We live by killing others: we are walking graves!"
3. "FROM early years I have avoided eating meat and I believe that the time will come when people like me will look at the killing of an animal the way they now look at the killing of a person.
4. "As long as people slaughter animals, they will kill each other."

How do famous people in the world of music support vegetarianism?

Pop and show business stars, whose musical compositions are heard by a million audience, are trying with all their might to promote a vegetarian position to the masses. It is difficult to blame them for the fact that the fight for the environment is just a PR move, because most of them not only speak frankly about their views, but also donate multimillion-dollar concerts, defending the right to life for our smaller brothers. Stars around the world promote vegetarianism, many of which are legends in the musical environment.

Stephen Patrick Morrissey

The vocalist of the English rock band "The Smiths" has become a real legend among adherents of vegetarianism. According to the BBC2 poll, he was recognized as a silver medalist in the Living Idols category. It was Morrissey who released the album "Meat Is Murder" ("Meat is Murder") with the track of the same name, which is considered an unspoken anthem for vegetarians. The singer himself refused to eat meat at the age of 11 and only regrets that he did not do it earlier: “Becoming a vegetarian is an absolutely rational decision. There is not a single reasonable argument in favor of killing animals.”

The legendary lead singer of the Beatles hasn't eaten animal food since the early 80s, and neither has his late wife, Linda, who even launched a line of plant-based foods. Sir Paul McCartney is a supporter of the British organization "For the Ethical Treatment of Animals" and has repeatedly spoken out against the killing of living beings for food.

McCartney did not immediately come to vegetarianism - he had previously consumed meat products and was fond of fishing: “Many years ago I was catching fish and when I pulled it out, I realized that I was killing it - just for the fleeting pleasure that I get. Then something inside me clicked. I realized as I watched it struggling for air that life is as important to this fish as it is to me.”

Since then, the singer has repeatedly spoken out in defense of animal rights. Let's listen to what world celebrities have to say about vegetarianism:

1. “There are a lot of problems on our planet today. We hear a lot of words from businessmen, from the government, but it seems that they are not going to do anything about it. But you yourself can change something! You can help the environment, you can help end animal cruelty, and you can improve your health. All you have to do is become a vegetarian. So think about it, it's great idea!»
2. “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be vegetarian”

Jared Leto

The favorite of the female audience, the lead singer of the rock band "30 Seconds to Mars" and actor Jared Leto in his "slightly over forty" looks young and well-groomed. According to the singer himself, it helps him to maintain an excellent appearance healthy lifestyle lifestyle and a plant-based diet: “I still have a lot of vices, but alcohol is not one of them. I think it's all about enough sleep and diet. If you travel a lot and don't sleep, you won't last long, that's for sure. I lead a fairly healthy lifestyle and I think it helps me a lot. I have been on this path for a long time: for 20 years I was first a vegetarian, then became a vegan, and in general I take care of myself. All this probably helps me to keep my youth.”

The celebrity publicly condemns meat eaters and does not hesitate to point out that clothing made of leather and fur is, in fact, the same murder. Leto wore a fur collar at the Fashion Week menswear show, but despite the snarky comments, the fur turned out to be artificial, and Jared himself was very annoyed at the suggestion that he could wear a thing made from an animal. He had to deviate from his principles only twice since 1993, when the vocalist adopted vegetarianism: during the filming of the video "A Beautiful Lie" and the film "Alexander", where, according to the role, he had to eat animal products.

Extravagant singer Alisha Bethe Moore, better known as Pink, is not just a supporter of a vegetarian diet - she actively defends the rights of animals, being a member of PETA, speaks sharply negatively against Prince William, Queen Elizabeth II and Beyoncé, who destroy animals for fun and dubious beauty clothes. The singer's rating goes off scale: for a whole decade (from 2000 to 2010) she held the leading position in the TOP of the American magazine Billboard. However, Pink turned down a multi-million dollar contract with the royal family: “I turned down an invitation from Prince William to sing at his birthday party because he hunted animals in Africa and I think it's disgusting. I also advise you to give up fur and leather clothing. You can dress up without killing anyone."

Ozzy Osbourne

Hard rock star Ozzy Osbourne for a long time struggled with himself to become a true vegan. One of the founders of the "gold line-up" Black Sabbath has released more than 100 million records, and since 2010 he also began to write a column about a healthy lifestyle and a plant-based diet in Rolling Stone magazine. Ozzy Osbourne had no doubt why vegetarianism is popular among stars and their admirers: “Anyone who ordered a steak should be given a knife and a cow. Kill yourself and eat!"

Nelly Furtado

The popular Canadian singer supports vegetarianism for several reasons. Firstly, the star recognizes the harm of meat dishes and tries to take care of her health. And secondly, cruelty and bullying towards animals is alien to her. That is why Nelly's diet consists exclusively of plant foods: "Vegetarianism - the best choice if you want to be healthy. Moreover, the singer's entourage, knowing about her beliefs, does not risk eating meat and fish in her presence - Furtado simply cannot stand the sight of these products.

Famous actors are vegetarians

There is no doubt that acting is a public profession. Therefore celebrities of the film industry declare their vegetarian beliefs openly and invitingly: in this way they try to convey to their fans the idea of ​​​​a healthy lifestyle and the eradication of evil towards animals. Moreover, many of them note that a plant-based diet allows them to look younger and feel much better. Among them are Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Pamela Anderson, Richard Gere, Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Olivia Wilde and many other world famous stars.

American-Israeli actress Natalie Portman, known to millions of moviegoers for her films Leon, Proximity, V for Vendetta and Black Swan, Oscar and Golden Globe winner, has been a vegetarian since the age of eight. Natalie was involuntarily pushed to give up meat by her father: “When I was eight years old, my father took me to a medical conference where they demonstrated the achievements of laser surgery. A live chicken was used as a visual aid. Since then I have not eaten meat.

At a conscious age, Natalie Portman became an animal rights activist - she does not wear products made of fur, leather and natural suede, avoids clothes decorated with feathers and even released her own line of artificial shoes. The actress explains the lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet as follows: “I listened to my body, so I ate eggs and butter. I felt like I wanted these products and needed them.”

The famous Hollywood actor, sex symbol of the last century Richard Gere took the side of vegetarianism after he turned to Buddhism. However, he never regretted his decision - according to the celebrity, now he feels more cheerful and stronger every year. And indeed, despite the fact that Richard is over 50, his charm and natural charm are undeniable, and his young and blooming appearance pleases many fans of his work. “That animals suffer from human cruelty is beyond comprehension. Help stop this madness!" - calls Gir. “People get offended by animal rights campaigns. That's funny. It's not as bad as mass death animals in the factory.

A healthy lifestyle of Richard Gere is not limited to vegetarianism - the actor meditates daily in the bosom of nature, travels quite often in Tibet, without fail visiting the Dalai Lama: "This is my home, my family," says the actor, "here I feel at ease."

Olivia Wilde

The Hollywood beauty, as if descended from the pages of gloss, is convinced that she owes her chic appearance primarily to an active life position and a plant-based diet. Olivia Wilde has been a vegetarian years and practically does not allow himself concessions. The only exception for the actress was severe depression after her divorce from her husband, film director Tao Ruspoli Wilde. A difficult breakup was traumatic for Olivia, and she allowed herself to slack: “I really really like healthy food. I have been a strict vegetarian for many years. But when my life got hectic, when I was going through a divorce, I thought, “I need some damn cheese.” That's how cheese came into my life."

Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow is known as a staunch advocate of the "green diet". She has published several books that explain why vegetarianism is popular among the stars - her collections of macrobiotic recipes have allowed millions of readers to immerse themselves in the celebrity world and understand how she manages to look so good.

Such a diet interferes with the actress a little on the set, because the scenes of family lunches and dinners with the presence of meat dishes should look natural, and Gwyneth literally turns back at the sight of a freshly cooked animal: “Filming scenes of dinners and lunches is bad because you have to eat the same thing over and over many takes, sometimes a whole day. Many actors do not like this and therefore do not specifically eat in the frame, this approach seems unnatural to me. True, most of what I put in my mouth, after the command "stop" I spit. Otherwise, I risk getting an upset stomach."

True, Gwyneth Paltrow did not come to such convictions herself - the well-known advocate of animal rights, a colleague of Leonardo Di Caprio, put the basic principles of vegetarianism into the beautiful head of the actress: “Leo constantly talked about how bad it is to eat meat, and how horrible cattle breeding. I haven't eaten red meat for 20 years. It cannot be said that this is entirely the merit of DiCaprio, but he was definitely the first to throw this idea and grow it in me. I became interested in macrobiotics when my father was diagnosed with cancer. Then it seemed to me that a special connection was established between us and that I could help him by eating right.

The principles of Hollywood hottie and incredibly talented actor Brad Pitt are the epitome of how famous people promote vegetarianism. He is convinced that only plant-based products can provide normal work organism. And he has something to compare with: since childhood, little Brad has been eating traditional American food, including meat, smoked meats and fast food. And only after the wedding with Angelina Jolie, the actor revised his views on life - he began to lead a healthy lifestyle, play sports, eat right and help those in need. For him, vegetarianism has become not a tribute to fashion, but a vital position: “I must be a vegetarian ... I don’t want any animal put on my plate.”

By adopting a healthy lifestyle, Brad Pitt began to look and feel much better. As the actor notes, the exclusion of animal products helped him improve blood circulation and brain activity.

Famous vegetarians - "stars" of sports

Many successful athletes have proved by their example that a plant-based diet is the only possible option to maintain health and good spirits, keep the body in good shape and always be at the peak of their capabilities. Olympic champions and celebrities talk about vegetarianism as a "panacea" for all diseases, because such a diet contributed to their achievements. Among them are multiple gold medalists of international competitions, sports stars who do not lose their popularity even after they “retired”: Carl Lewis, Paavo Nurmi, Edwin Moses, Bode Miller, Christopher Campbell, Mike Tyson and others.

Federick Carlton Lewis has long since retired from big-time sports - the famous athlete is well over 50. However, this did not end his popularity: the USA basketball club Chicago Bulls, in deference to the athlete's merits, reserved number 208 for him, although he did not even play basketball. In addition, the portrait of Karl adorns one of the postage stamps of Azerbaijan - is this not a sign of true honor?

The Olympic champion-record holder, whose biography includes 9 medals, did not immediately become a vegetarian: at the beginning of his career, Carl Lewis did not attach importance to what he eats. However, the transition to plant foods helped to strengthen the position of the athlete in the athletics arena. He defended his beliefs by personal example and numerous comments about vegetarianism: "I found that in order to be a successful athlete, a person does not need animal protein."

Bruce Lee

This outstanding man is better known as a popular film actor and director, but he was also a master of martial arts. Bruce Lee was listed in the Guinness Book of Records 12 times for his services. His physical data were amazing: the athlete could hold a weight of 34 kg on an outstretched arm, pierce a Coca-Cola can with his fingers, do push-ups using only 2 fingers, and pull himself up on his little fingers. His reactions were so abrupt that the standard 24 frames per second filming technology could not always capture the actor's passages. Bruce Lee himself did not advertise his diet, but his daughter, Shannon Lee, said in an interview with Big Breakfast that the athlete had been a strict vegan for 8 years.

Mike Tyson

The absolute world champion in the heavyweight category, the infamous boxer Mike Tyson, also took the "path of correction" and adopted a vegetarian diet. This serious step was prompted by his love for pigeons, for the sake of which he got involved in the first fight in his life. According to the boxer, these birds have “the biggest heart”, so protecting all living things has become the meaning of life for Mike. He even developed his animal protection project on Animal Planet.

“You must be very surprised to hear that I am a vegetarian?” Tyson says laughing. Indeed, now his opponents may not be afraid for their ears, because the boxer is no longer interested in them.

Famous vegetarians in Russia

Speaking of famous vegans, it would be biased to mention only foreign stars- domestic athletes, actors, writers and musicians support vegetarianism no less actively. Moreover, the "green diet" in Russia has been popular for many years - not only our contemporaries, but also the historical figures of Soviet culture promoted the idea of ​​refusing meat and other manifestations of cruelty to animals.

Lev Tolstoy

The novel "War and Peace" is not the only achievement of the outstanding Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. Leading the lifestyle of a hermit, the educator did not forget to guide his compatriots “on the true path” - his ideas of non-violent resistance included vegetarianism as the first step towards the spiritual and moral purification of a person. Leo Tolstoy's essays "On the Unreasonableness of Meat Eating" and "The Way of Life" have become a real standard for many Russian humanists: "As long as slaughterhouses exist, there will be battlefields," said Leo Tolstoy. And this is not his only statement in defense of animals:

1. “How can we hope that peace and prosperity will reign on earth if our bodies are living graves in which dead animals are buried?”
2. “If a person is serious and sincere in the search for morality, then the first thing he should turn away from is meat-eating ... Vegetarianism is considered a criterion by which one can recognize how serious and true a person’s desire for moral perfection is.”

Valeria Gai Germanika

A woman who became a famous director at the age of 18. Valeria remains the most discussed person among film critics, colleagues on the set and ordinary people.

Vegetarianism became part of the life of Valeria Guy Germanicus after the birth of her daughter Octavia. Only after becoming a mother, the director realized the horror of meat-eating: “In food, I prefer something Ayurvedic. The basic principle of Ayurvedic nutrition is that you should eat little, but very good, wholesome foods. I don't eat meat, fish or eggs. My diet is dominated by healthy food: brown rice, lentils. I refused meat after the birth of my daughter: I realized how a living thing is born. And then we kill this living thing and push it into ourselves. It is hard for me to perceive the karma of an animal that died a violent death. So I've been a vegetarian for two years now."

Perky and charming - everyone is used to seeing Olga Shelest on the TV screen. Her lively and sonorous voice broadcasts not only from the TV screen - the star is also popular on radio waves. As a child, an event happened to her that forever turned the worldview of the diva: “When I was nine or ten years old, we visited my grandmother in the village. I remember the neighbors were planning a wedding. Numerous relatives arrived. And it was decided to slaughter the sheep. The following pictures come to mind: they bring a ram, they tie it up in the yard. And the next episode - he is already hanging dead upside down in the barn, and they are skinning him. Catastrophe! This event made a huge impression on me. And I refused to eat pilaf, which was prepared from the meat of this ram. Not only that, she persuaded all her brothers and sisters to do the same. We then staged a boycott of a grand dinner. And my grandmother later complained to her mother when she came to pick us up: they say that Olenka raised such a storm - she refused to eat. And because of her fault, the kids are completely emaciated.

Parents did not take their daughter's passion for vegetarianism seriously, considering it a whim and a whim. And, as it turned out, in vain - the girl retained her beliefs in adulthood: “I am not a meat-eater by nature. Even as a child, I didn't eat much meat. Sweet is another matter. I am very biased towards meat, and by the age of twenty I had completely abandoned it. ”

Conclusion

Vegetarianism causes a lot of controversy and controversy. Despite the fact that the need to eat meat and fish is very doubtful, and the cruelty and heartlessness of such views makes one involuntarily shudder, one has only to think about what it looks like killing an animal, not everyone managed to recognize the rationality and humanity of a vegetarian diet. Even the WHO has classified a plant-based diet as a mental disorder - right next door to love, which is also one of them. Well, if resistance to cruelty is not considered the norm, then so be it: it is better to be considered abnormal than to please the public there are living beings.

Before ordering a steak in a restaurant, remember Yesenin's lines, and perhaps you will have time to save at least one living soul!

decrepit, teeth fell out,
Scroll of years on the horns.
Beat her rude kicker
In the driving fields.
The heart is unkind to the noise,
Mice scratch in the corner.
Thinks a sad thought
About the white-footed heifer.
They did not give the mother a son,
The first joy is not good.
And on a stake under an aspen
The breeze fluttered the skin.
Soon on the buckwheat
With the same filial fate
Tie a noose around her neck
And lead to the slaughter.
Mournful, sad and skinny
Horns pierce the ground...
She dreams of a white grove
And grassy meadows.

11.12.2018 |

Vegetarianism as a philosophy of life has won great amount followers around the world. Some do PR on this, trying to attract attention, others are guided by personal principles and follow healthy eating habits.

The article is informational and does not force the choice of a particular power system.

Madonna

Madonna went strict vegan

The queen of foreign pop music has become one of the most staunch followers of vegetarianism. She gave up meat for the first time at the age of 15. Starting to practice yoga and spiritual practices, Madonna became a strict vegan. Also in her diet there is no flour and sweet.

Moby

Moby is a committed vegan

According to the singer himself, a strong love for animals became main reason his vegetarianism. As a child, Moby brought home an abandoned kitten, whom he named Tucker. Reflections on the defenselessness of the quadruped and the realization of love for him did their job. In the early 80s, Moby became a committed vegan.

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise replaced meat with protein shakes

The actor and screenwriter added to the list of famous world vegetarians more than ten years ago, in the first half of the 2000s. Cruz completely gave up meat. The lack of animal protein is made up for by protein shakes, which Tom regularly consumes to maintain excellent physical shape.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer completely gave up meat

The singer and noble businesswoman has been thinking about a vegetarian diet for a long time, but she decided to become a vegan only in 2014. Lopez decided to completely abandon milk, eggs and other products that come from living beings.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt eats plant foods

The famous actor embarked on the path of strict vegetarianism more than ten years ago. Brad treats this lifestyle without fanaticism, so he does not impose his beliefs on anyone. Or almost no one, because he seeks to accustom children with Angelina Jolie to his own habits.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio gave up meat

The actor became a vegetarian in his youth, but Leonardo began to think about this as a child. He always loved animals very much, took care of them, fed homeless four-legged animals. Having become famous, he opened several shelters for abandoned pets. Today, Leo actively advocates for animal rights.

Sting

Sting is an "ethical vegetarian"

Sting has been practicing yoga for many years and follows a microbiotic diet. He refused animal food for a very long time, but not so long ago he returned to eating meat. The singer admits that this did not change his principles, and he remained an "ethical vegetarian".

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman doesn't eat animal food

When the future actress was 8 years old, her father brought her to a medical conference, where the girl saw an experiment on a live chicken. This shocked little Natalie and led to the rejection of animal products. Portman treats veganism without fanaticism and prefers to listen to her body: during pregnancy, the actress included eggs and butter in her diet.

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts eats organic food

The actress is often included in the list of celebrity vegetarians, but Julia herself says that this is not entirely true. She adheres to an "organic" nutrition system, which provides for the rejection of sweet and starchy foods, fatty and fried foods. Roberts does not buy milk and juices, does not drink alcohol.

Natalia Oreiro

Natalia Oreiro loves lentils and tofu

The star from Uruguay came to vegetarianism more than 20 years ago - in 1997. The actress refused meat products, so her diet consists of lentils, tofu, and black rice. He does not consider himself a strict follower, so sometimes he drinks goat's milk and eats products based on it.

Ann Hataway

Ann loves vegetarian sweets

Even at school, the actress tried to give up meat, but to no avail. She joined the ranks of adherents of plant foods only in 2010, after reading Foer's book "Eating Animals". Broccoli and veggie sweets are Hathaway's favorites today.

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson went vegan

The life of a boxer was not easy: the use of illegal drugs, conflicts in the ring, the death of his beloved daughter. In search of peace of mind, Mike turned to veganism. By giving up animal products in 2009, he regained his health and regained the joy of existence.

Demmy Moor

Demi Moore gave up animal products

More than a decade ago, the actress gave up animal products in order to lose weight and maintain youthful skin. Most of her diet consists of steam dishes, sprouted wheat grains, fresh vegetables, fruits and juices.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela doesn't wear real leather.

AT adolescence the future fashion model saw how her father was engaged in carcass cutting. An unpleasant sight led Pamela to complete failure from meat. Since then, she has advocated for animals and promoted plant foods. Does not wear clothing made from leather or other materials that are made from animals.

Jared Leto

Jared Leto loves animals

The actor and musician has not eaten meat for over 25 years. Claims that he came to vegetarianism in 1993. An ardent opponent of clothes made of leather, fur and other materials that are made from animals. Openly condemns people who hold different views.

Uma Thurman

Uma considers animals friends of man

Uma gave up meat at the age of 11. The actress is disgusted by the thought of destroying animals, which she considers friends of man. The diet is dominated by vegetables, fruits, nuts and, of course, spring water, which Thurman considers a source of health and youth.

Kate Winslet

Kate stands up for animals

Since 2010, the actress has been known as a staunch vegetarian, who successfully conveyed healthy habits food for your children. Actively advocates for animal rights. Opponent of clothes made of fur, leather and suede. Periodically eats seafood, which she has not yet been able to refuse.

Richard Gere

Richard Gere hasn't eaten meat in 30 years

The famous actor professes Buddhism, which became one of the reasons for his refusal of meat products more than 30 years ago. Richard is a constant advocate for animals and even funds a campaign to support an endangered horse breed.

Blake Lively

Blake Lively loves animals

The fashion model and actress became a vegetarian almost 10 years ago and completely abandoned meat. Blake loves animals very much, advocates for them and actively supports the fashion for a kind attitude towards our fellows. Her diet is high in water, fruits, fresh or baked vegetables.

Tobey Maguire

Toby against clothes made of fur and leather

According to the actor, he has been following a vegetarian lifestyle since 1992. Toby notes that giving up meat was easy for him, since he did not like meat from early childhood. Sometimes he eats honey and chocolate, but eggs, fish, milk and cheese have long since disappeared from his diet. Rumor has it that Maguire does not let guests into his house in clothes made of fur and leather.

Paul McCartney

McCartney urges not to eat meat

The legendary member of The Beatles is also known as the most famous vegetarian. For almost 40 years, Paul has not eaten animal products, and his wife Linda opened the way to a plant-based diet. McCartney is sensitive to all living things, as part of his Meatless Mondays campaign, he agitates people to go without meat at least once a week.

Cillian Murphy

Killian hasn't eaten meat for 15 years

According to the actor, until 2013 he did not consume meat products for 15 years, because he was terribly afraid of getting mad cow disease. This was the reason for the rejection. But to participate in the Peaky Blinders series, Murphy urgently needed to gain weight, then he turned to a sports trainer who taught Killian to eat meat.

Orlando Bloom

Orlando eats a "five-factor diet"

A strong love for animals led to the actor's veganism. For more than 10 years he has not eaten meat and prefers to eat according to the book "Five Factor Diet" by Pasternak. Subsequently, Orlando refused dairy products, fried and fatty foods.

Jessica Chastain

Jessica doesn't eat meat

The actress became a vegetarian almost from birth, since all members of her family respect all living beings. Jessica basically does not eat meat, and also excluded fish, cheese, eggs and milk from the diet due to chemicals that are used in animal husbandry.

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts: "Beans are better than meat"

The actress has been a vegetarian since the age of 15 and admits that she likes canned beans much more than meat. AT last years Naomi completely refused animal products. Contrary to prejudice about vegans, he feels great and looks younger than his years.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth hasn't eaten meat in 20 years

According to the actress, a little over 20 years ago, meat completely ceased to be part of her diet. Colleague DiCaprio played a key role in this, as he was the first to “sow” ideas about vegetarianism in Gwyneth. Paltrow prefers sprouted grains, fish and vegetables to meat products.

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin went vegan

Actor Baldwin gave up meat at the age of 13. His father kept a calf, and the future actor fed him from a bottle and did not suspect that he was feeding the animal exclusively for slaughter. Since then, he has not eaten meat. Having received the diagnosis diabetes”, in 2011 Alec became a vegan.

Samuel Jackson

Samuel cut out meat and dairy products

The actor announced the transition to vegetarianism 4 years ago. According to Jackson, his advanced age forced him to give up meat and dairy products. This year, Samuel will celebrate his 70th birthday and his main goal is to remain healthy and vigorous for at least a couple of decades.

Woody Harrelson

Harrelson hasn't eaten meat in over 30 years.

In his youth, the actor ate a lot of burgers and suffered from acne, which he could not get rid of. Once on the bus, a beautiful stranger advised Woody to give up meat and dairy products. This helped to overcome acne. Harrelson has been a strict vegetarian for 34 years.

Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams prefers vegetables

The singer joined the list of vegetarian stars 30 years ago - he does not eat animal products and actively advocates for living beings. Once Brian got food poisoning, which was the reason for the refusal. Subsequently, the entire Adams family joined such a food system.

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger advocates for animals

The actress is known as an ardent opponent of animal cruelty and a strict vegetarian. She stopped eating meat at the age of 11. She advocates for animals and encourages people to give up meat products. Sometimes he does it defiantly, declaring in the White House that foie gras for a modern person is barbarism.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia is on a strict diet

The actress came to vegetarianism at the age of 12 and is considered a strict vegetarian. He does not hide the fact that several times he “broke down” and ate meat. Olivia admits that rejection is not easy for her, but her reverent attitude towards animals wins. Wild prefers vegetable stews and green smoothies.

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix is ​​a vegan

According to the actor, he decided to become a vegetarian at the age of 3 after fishing with his father. The impressionable Joaquin still remembers his childhood experiences from the sight of fluttering fish, so his diet consists exclusively of vegetables. Eats at restaurants with vegan menus. Opponent of fur and leather.

Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage loves animals

The film and theater actor became a vegetarian at the age of 16, because he loves animals very much and does not accept their destruction. Not so long ago, Peter gave up all animal products and declared himself a vegan.

Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado eats only plant foods

A strict vegetarian from a young age. The singer is convinced that the health of the body and the good spirits of a person are ensured by the rejection of animal products. Nelly does not tolerate cruelty to animals, so she eats only plant foods.

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton went vegan

The former president of the United States went vegan in 2010 after undergoing complicated heart surgery. Bill claims that it was the vegan diet that helped keep him alive and restored to health. A few years later, he began to eat only plant foods.

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts gave up meat and fish

The actor stepped on the path of vegetarianism a little more than 10 years ago. He opposed the destruction of animals from early childhood. Today, Eric's diet does not include meat, fish, butter or milk. In the rejection of livestock products, Roberts sees the consciousness and responsibility of man in relation to his fellow planet.

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone went vegan

The actress discovered vegetarian nutrition at the age of 22. The main reason was overweight, which provoked criticism from journalists and fans of Alicia. Refusal of meat food helped Silverstone in the fight against asthma and insomnia. Subsequently, she became a strict vegan.

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell gave up meat as a child

Kristen Bell, like many foreign celebrities, came to vegetarianism very early. She stopped eating meat products at the age of 11. The refusal was easy and turned into a wonderful state of health. Kristen loves our little brothers.

Alice Milano

Alice Milano loves broccoli

A friend of the actress became an eyewitness to the tragedy on September 11, 2001 and shared with Alice his feelings that the smell of burning flesh follows him literally everywhere. After Milano realized that she could no longer enjoy barbecue and other meat dishes. Prefers broccoli and light vegetable pizza.

Singer Pink

Pink stands up for animals

For more than a decade, the star of the American scene has adhered to a vegetarian diet and openly expresses indignation at those who wear clothes made of genuine leather. Actively advocates for the protection of animals. Repeatedly wrote letters even to Queen Elizabeth, reporting her indignation at the fur worn by her guards.

Emily Deschanel

Deschanel is a strict vegan

The actress became a vegetarian in 1991. The reason was the documentary film about agriculture "Diet For a New America", which greatly impressed Emily. Today, Deschanel is a strict vegan and encourages people to give up meat at least occasionally.

Christina Applegate

Christina completely abandoned meat products

The film actress became a vegetarian at the age of 15. According to Christina's memoirs, in the restaurant she was served a dish with low-rare meat. At that moment, the realization of the dead animal came, which led Applegate to a complete rejection of meat products.

Casey Affleck

Affleck for the humane treatment of animals

A convinced vegetarian for 23 years, he came to this in 1995, because he considers meat the cause of cruel and inhumane treatment of animals. Strongly condemns farming and encourages fans to follow his nutritional philosophy.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand went vegan

Actor and comedian Russell went vegan after watching the 2011 documentary Forks Over Knives. The study of the effect of food on the body made such a strong impression on Russell that it was not difficult for him to refuse meat. Brand prefers to eat plant foods.

Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis Protects Animals

The singer became a vegetarian at the age of 12. Leonu is frustrated by the cruelty to animals and the defenseless position of the latter. She actively participates in charitable projects to protect our fellow human beings and promotes the rejection of meat products. In 2012, she became a vegan.

Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova chose vegetables and cereals

More than 20 years ago, tennis player Martina Navratilova gave up animal products and began to eat vegetables, fruits and cereals. According to the athlete, a vegetarian diet allowed her to extend her professional career.

Kal Penn

Kal Penn for plant food

The famous actor and talented producer refused meat more than 10 years ago, preferring plant products. According to Cal, a vegetarian diet helps maintain a great appearance and fills the body with energy.

Linda Blair

Linda Blair speaks out for animals

The actress has not consumed meat products for more than 20 years and has given a significant part of her adult life to the Animal Welfare Foundation. Linda is very kind to all living beings and opposes violence against animals. Her diet consists of plant foods, where there is no place for fish, birds and eggs.

Adam Levine

Adam Levine gave up meat

The singer and actor came to vegetarianism through yoga in 2007, he has been eating only plant foods for 11 years. Adam is convinced that what nature gives is enough to maintain human health. Actively encourages people to give up meat.

More and more people in the modern world are switching to a vegetarian diet as a sign of humane treatment of animals. For some, the rejection of meat becomes a necessary measure, for others - a requirement of reason. However, in all cases, it is important to maintain balance and listen to your own body.

On one American talk show with the participation of Hollywood stars of the first magnitude, the host offered pizza to his guests as an improvisational joke. What happened next shocked not only the presenter, but also the majority of the audience in the hall (and maybe not only in the hall). The actors suddenly began to resist eating pizza in every possible way, but also did not want to look in live overly concerned about the situation, so it was obvious they were in a real dilemma. And one is very famous actor I decided to scrape off the cheese with my hands before trying a slice of pizza. Others simply refused to eat it. After what they saw on the faces of the audience in the hall, only two questions were read: "Are they people or robots? Do they eat something at all?"

The truth is that actors take their diets extremely seriously, and for good reason. Their health is very important to them, because their body is the key to a successful career. If they start to look old very quickly, they will lose a lot of potential roles.

Show business is a very cruel industry that requires all those who appear on the big screen to have an ideal appearance. Therefore, those actors who were offered pizza on a talk show were not at all pretentious celebrities - they simply took care of their health.

As it turns out, many actors have chosen to become vegans for the same reason - they try to take care of their bodies. Many studies show that this type of diet reduces the risk of developing cancer and a huge number of other diseases, and actually prolongs life. So is it any wonder that many actors are vegetarians?

10. Brad Pitt

One of the most famous Hollywood actors, Brad Pitt has been a staunch vegan for quite some time now. He became a vegetarian because of the health benefits of such a diet, but that is not the only reason for his life choices. The actor is a supporter of vegetarianism also because of the negative impact that raising livestock has on the environment.

Many people support the anti-pollution movement and are against carbon emissions, but did you know that Agriculture is in first place in terms of carbon dioxide and methane emissions into the atmosphere? Raising livestock produces a huge amount of organic waste, emitting huge amounts of methane into the atmosphere, which, according to experts, is the main cause of climate change.

Brad Pitt's vegetarian diet is reportedly a source of family conflict because neither Angelina Jolie nor their children are vegetarians.

9. Joaquin Phoenix


Of all the famous Hollywood vegetarian actors, Joaquin Phoenix has perhaps the longest experience: he became a vegetarian at the age of 3. The actor can even remember the moment when he decided to change his lifestyle in order to save animals.

According to Joaquin, he was fishing with his father and siblings when he first encountered the brutality of watching a fish caught by his father twitch and fight for its life until it died. He and his siblings vowed never to eat meat again, and categorically asked their parents why they did so. In his words, "...we said, 'Why didn't you tell us where the meat comes from?' And [my mother] didn't know what to say. I still remember the moment she cried."

Joaquin Phoenix is ​​not only an adherent of strict vegetarianism, but also an active fighter for animal rights. He has been involved in several short films and documentaries about animal cruelty, such as the well-known documentary"Earthlings" in which he read the text.

8. Woody Harrelson

This actor is perhaps best known for his role in the American comedy series Cheers. He has been a vegan for many years. Woody Harrelson recently made it to PETA's "Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities" list.

He gave up dairy while still a young actor. Once Harrelson was walking through the streets of New York, and suddenly he was stopped by a passerby. She said that his runny nose and acne were due to lactose intolerance, thus blocking the way for dairy products into Woody Harrelson's kitchen.

A few days later, his runny nose was gone, and acne disappeared. Later, the actor refused meat, complaining that after eating hamburgers and steaks, he feels energetically empty. In fact, he went further than most vegans in terms of dietary restrictions, cutting out sugar and flour as well.

In the popular movie "Welcome to Zombieland" Woody plays a character obsessed with "Twinkies" sponge cakes. However, and it's a little-known fact, the actor didn't actually eat a single biscuit during filming because he substituted all of them for vegan "fake twinkies" made entirely from cornstarch.

He has been involved in numerous projects with PETA, including programs fighting to free chimpanzees used in experiments.

7. Alicia Silverstone

The star of the 1995 classic film Clueless, Alicia Silverstone, recently appeared on Oprah Winfrey's talk show and discussed her choice to go vegan. As a teenager, the actress struggled with a range of health issues, including acne, asthma, insomnia and constipation. Since Alicia began to follow a vegan diet, she has noticed a lot of amazing changes that have occurred in her body.

Now Alicia Silverstone is 39 years old and claims to be full of energy. Many vegans experience this, contrary to popular belief that a vegetarian diet saps energy and vitality.

According to , there is something that stands out most against this background: her white spots on her nails disappeared, and her eyes began to redden much less. And this is extremely important for her acting career.

Like Gwyneth Paltrow, Alicia Silverstone wrote her own vegan cookbook called The Kind Diet. According to the actress, she became a vegan after seeing animals being slaughtered as a teenager. Then she looked at her dog and thought, "If I don't want to eat you, then how can I eat animals that are as cute and amazing as you?"

6. Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire has been an extremely strict vegan for many years. During the filming of The Great Gatsby, he had an incident. At the disposal of each of the actors who played the main roles, the most expensive cars Mercedes Benz to move around the city. But whoever organized the gifts was clearly unaware of Tobey Maguire's vegan lifestyle because the car's seats were upholstered in leather. The actor refused a new car because he does not use leather products in his life.

Many people think that being a vegan is just about changing your diet, but that's not the case at all. Following a vegan lifestyle means giving up all animal products - nothing that comes from or from animals is allowed, including leather.

The skin is made from Indian cows, which are kept for several days without food or water to die of starvation and starvation themselves, since killing cows is illegal in India. When you think about it, you realize that wearing leather clothes is no better than wearing fur. Like Woody Harrelson, Toby also received PETA's "Sexiest Vegan" award. Tobey Maguire was the one who first convinced our next celebrity to go vegan...

5. Natalie Portman


Natalie Portman has established herself as one of today's greatest actresses, and she's featured in some truly amazing projects.

In her thirties, she looks as beautiful as ever. What's the secret? Vegan diet. When the actress is asked questions about her stunning skin color, she replies that her secret weapon- be a vegan, and claims that as soon as she eats any milk product, she immediately develops pimples and blackheads.

Natalie Portman first went vegan in 2009 after reading Jonathan Safran Foer's book Eating Animals. Like Maguire, not only does she not eat animal products, she neither uses nor wears animal products.

She even had her own brand of vegan shoes, which, unfortunately, has gone out of business. The problem with buying things from "vegan" designers is that they are usually very expensive. And this means that many vegans (including Natalie) tend to buy shoes and clothes in cheap stores like Target or Wal-Mart, because most of the things they sell are made from artificial materials.

Vegans must constantly check the ingredients of not only the foods they buy in supermarkets, but also the clothes they buy. As you might guess, vegans love to wear cotton.

4. Demi Moore

At 53, Demi Moore still looks great. She retained that radiant effect that fueled her successful film career, and many people still wonder how she did it. Maybe she's drinking human blood? Or is she an alien disguised as a human? No, the truth is actually much more innocent. She began to lead a vegan lifestyle. Not only vegan - she eats raw food, that is, adheres to a vegan raw food diet.

The philosophy of the raw food diet is that under the influence of heat treatment, all useful minerals and vitamins in the products disappear. Demi Moore also claims that she is in such great shape because she eats a lot of fruits and vegetables, which contain a wide range of anti-aging antioxidants.

Now, some might think that the actress is following a vegan diet for the health benefits, and not for the moral and ethical reasons of saving animals. I must say that in the end, Demi Moore really plays a huge role in protecting animals, even if this was not her original goal. It's true - when one person does something as simple as changing their diet, it makes a huge difference. positive effect on the environment.

3. Alec Baldwin


Alec Baldwin is undoubtedly one of the most popular actors of our time and one of the many who have decided to go vegan. But the reason why he made this choice may surprise you.

It all started in 2011 when Baldwin was diagnosed with prediabetes. The diagnosis worried the actor, so he immediately tried to find a way to reverse the disease while there was still time. He decided to go on a vegan diet, and as a result, Baldwin became a huge success!

But even before that, Alec Baldwin was a longtime vegetarian. He grew up with cows and other livestock. “They were like pets to me,” says the actor. “Once there was an incident because of which I forever refused to eat beef.”

Like other vegan actors, Alec Baldwin is actively involved with PETA, an animal rights organization. He reads the text in the short film "Meet Your Meat", which shows the audience what really happens in large specialized farms (poultry farms, pig farms, etc.).

2. Olivia Wilde

Everyone knows Olivia Wilde for her amazing, beautiful features. She has appeared in numerous films, receiving praise from audiences and critics alike. She is an ardent activist on a range of issues, including animal rights. She has been a vegan for just over five years, having been a vegetarian since the age of 12 before that.

Like Natalie Portman, Olivia switched from veganism to vegetarianism during her pregnancy and began to consume dairy products and eggs in order to provide her baby with the necessary benefits. nutrients and vitamins.

She created a website called "Wilde Things" dedicated to the vegan lifestyle. This site publishes vegan recipes, stories from her vegan life and interesting information for those who are thinking of becoming a vegan.

Why are so many going vegan? According to one theory, it's all about the very nature of the act. Actors, by the nature of their profession, must be deeply feeling, empathetic people. In other words, they must be able to put themselves in the place of others. But after years of developing their professional skills, many begin to expand their sense of empathy towards all living beings - not just humans.

Actors like Olivia Wilde have the ability to experience, in the most direct sense, what it is like to grow up from birth in terrible conditions of existence, to be beaten and abused only to be inhumanly destroyed for consumption.

1. Daryl Hannah


Known for her role as katana-wielding Ellie Driver in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill, Daryl Hannah is another successful vegan actor.

When she was a little girl, she remembers watching the calves on the farm and thinking about what wonderful creatures they are. Then someone told her that the next day they would have veal.

Daryl Hannah has since become a strict vegetarian and eventually transitioned to an all-vegan lifestyle. In her opinion, this decision was based solely on emotions, but the ethical component, the beneficial effects on health and the environment also had an impact.

Daryl Hannah, like many other actors, has turned to the internet to talk about her journey to veganism, creating online chats and vlogging about everything vegan. She explains how making the decision to go vegan can make a huge difference. positive influence on the environment, even if only one person does it.

Did you know that if we stop raising livestock for food, milk and other animal products, we can solve the problem of world hunger in just one night? Think about how much food and water it takes to raise an animal before it is slaughtered for food. Farms that raise livestock use five times as much land to produce the same amount of food as farms that only grow crops.

Internet ratings and top lists are a lie. Moreover, lists of vegetarians. You read them, and then it turns out that no one checked the participants, half of them are not averse to finishing with a well-cooked rack of lamb, and in the end this is not a list, but so-so - green gossip.

To avoid the accumulation of useless informational garbage in the minds of our readers, we went the proven editorial route - we chose the best and asked everyone: “Are you really a vegetarian? And why? How long have you not eaten meat? What do you eat then?"

We were corrosive and behaved like bores. So we got the clearest picture of the well-known, proven and honest vegetarians of Russia. A lot of people fell off our initial list in a friendly and independent way, including: Andrey Bartenev, saying that he eats meat, and not eating it at all today is expensive, Olga Shelest, who stopped not eating animal corpses for the period of feeding and bearing children and Eduard Boyakov, who, according to rumors, still periodically, like many bohemian creatures, either eats meat or not. BG, Dzhigurda, Drozdov and Zadornov have not yet been called: in any case, these men are great, because they pay attention to their health.

Actress and singer Sati Kazanova, 32(photo: Nata Oreshnikova)

“It all started ten years ago with yoga classes, where I went on the advice of my beloved. My motivation was strange: I just did not want to refuse him. After a year and a half of practice, the body itself refused meat, I did not notice how I stopped eating it. Five years ago I stopped eating chicken, I haven't eaten fish for three years."

Favorite dishes:“I have a lot of them, most of all I fell in love with porridge from quinoa and dark Thai rice, spelled with vegetables, herbs and spices. I love Indian adapted cuisine - not greasy and not spicy, it attracts me with spices and various combinations of them.

Olympic champion in arm wrestling and bobsleigh Alexey Voevoda, 35 years old

I gave up meat five years ago, the reason was simple: to lose weight in order to take part in team competitions. Protein diets caused fatigue and fatigue, and side effects there were a lot of them. Refusal of meat and fish gave the necessary energy, added lightness and elasticity to the whole body. A raw food diet only consolidated the effect of lightness and strength throughout the body.

Favorite dishes:“In the morning I prefer water, fruit or vegetable smoothies, for lunch I really like salads, vegetarian soups, such as borscht, dishes with mushrooms. I eat cheese, but without rennet, and spaghetti, but not often.”

Restaurateur, owner of the Fresh restaurant chain, Irina Azarova, two children

When and how did you become a vegetarian?"For me always healthy food was tastier and more attractive than the unhealthy one. Because my vegetarianism was naturally born out of a lifestyle. Fifteen years ago I gave up meat, then fish, and then yoga came into my life. I am a lacto-vegetarian, I eat dairy, because I advocate moderation rather than strict limits. The place and circumstances are different, and they cannot be neglected. I can eat a dish of dough with an egg in it just fine, because it's just delicious. In general, without fanaticism. My husband is a vegetarian, my children are not, but they look towards vegetarianism, but I am for the naturalness of the processes, only in this way the result will be sustainable. How old am I? You know, I look at the people who come to us, and I notice one thing, vegetarians just lose their age from some point, because the energy charge and positive mood erasing age limits.

Favorite dishes:“I can't live without salads, my favorites are warm complex salads with warm ingredients: grilled avocado, tofu steaks, quinoa, mushrooms. With seeds, nuts, that is, everything in the Fresh style. The All Star Salad is popular among absolutely all people, and I want to remind you that ninety percent of our guests are not vegetarians. It is simply very satisfying and understandable for all people. I love different sauces for salads, with them even simple products like tofu with a neutral taste take on a different sound, and there are many variations.”

Actor Ivan Makarevich, 28 years old(photo: Happy for Glamour)

When and how did you become a vegetarian?“The first time it was quite in childhood, at the age of fourteen, when I asked my mother: what we eat, and my mother decided to answer me honestly. After that I did not eat meat for three years. Mom was happy, she herself is practically a vegetarian. Well, then I myself began to understand the issue more deeply. Initially, the considerations were purely ethical: more than anything in the world, I did not want to eat pieces of bodies, and I learned that it was also useful much later. When it all came together, I don't remember. I stopped eating fish and other animal products nine years ago, I like dairy.”

Favorite dishes:“I love to cook, I recently started baking bread. Recently, I often make curry stew: zucchini, onions, tomatoes, garlic, curry leaves, a lot of spices, and all this in coconut milk - it turns out very tasty.

Presenter Irena Ponaroshku, 32 years old

When and how did you become a vegetarian?“It happened eight years ago. I was suddenly "reforged" by my future husband. He has been a vegetarian for 18 years. I was so in love that I gave up meat-fish-chicken in one day. And then I was already imbued with the concept and became a conscious herbivore.

In my wardrobe there are leather bags, shoes, and a couple of fur coats. I am a vegetarian not so much for ethical reasons as for health reasons. Besides, I just don't like eating corpses. I can’t say that I have changed somehow drastically after the transition to a meat-free life, but I feel completely organic with my nutrition system. It doesn't require any extra effort from me. On the contrary, I feel that I am doing everything right and this gives me self-confidence. From subjective sensations - it seems to me that I have more energy, less viscous laziness.

Favorite dishes: Most of all I like buckwheat porridge with milk and Four Cheese pizza.

Ivan Dubkov, chef at KM20 cafe, 31 years old, two children

When and how did you become a vegetarian?“Three years ago, while working as a chef at Dream Industries. There, the productivity and well-being of the team members depended on me. I delved into the study of food and came to the conclusion that vegetarian food is the best option not only to maintain human health, but also on a global level, it benefits ecosystems and the whole world.”

Favorite dishes:“Now I love chia seeds with fruit and Jerusalem artichoke, lemon and mint syrup sauce.”

Designer Vika Gazinskaya, 31(photo: Adam Katz)

When and how did you become a vegetarian?“First clear visual memory of meat: I am five years old and there is a raw piece of meat in the kitchen. I ask myself the question: how can you eat a corpse?

At the age of ten, I made an attempt to give up meat, but my parents prepared sandwiches with doctor's sausage for school, and I succumbed to the “herd reflex.” But I clearly knew that the day would come when I would wake up and stop eating it. It happened at sixteen : in the morning I said to myself: today I don’t eat meat anymore. True, I continued to eat fish and seafood. And eight years later I stopped eating them too. Now I am a 100% vegetarian. "

Favorite dishes: I love everything, there is nothing special.

Pavel Durov, founder of VKontakte and Telegram, 31

When Pavel Durov was advised on Twitter to make the Telegram logo with bacon, he replied that “it would be neither kosher nor halal. And definitely not vegetarian." That is, Paul's views on a meat-free lifestyle extend beyond food itself. He did not answer our questions in any of the messengers, however, this did not stop us from adding this overbusy libertarian to our rating.

When and how did you become a vegetarian? The founder of the VKontakte network stopped eating meat in his student years, and above all for ethical reasons. On the Internet, he spoke more than once about the rejection of meat and his most famous quote is “I am a peaceful being, I do not like war, I am a vegetarian.”

Favorite food: Since he lived in Italy for a long time as a child, Pavel prefers Italian cuisine: it has a million variations for those who do not like to eat meat.

Model and blogger Tatyana Korsakova, one child

When and how did you become a vegetarian?“Four years ago, it happened quite naturally for me. I noticed that the more I practice yoga, the less I want to eat meat. At some stage, I just stopped perceiving its smell and taste. In addition to changes in taste preferences metamorphoses have also taken place with me in the ethical side of this issue. There are so many animals on my little farm: rabbits, goats, lambs, horses, let there be more of them, and they all live a happy life.

Favorite dishes: quinoa, avocado, coconut water and almond oil.

Caps Lock Shop owner Rita Nesterets, 26

When and how did you become a vegetarian?“I stopped eating meat when I was a child, before the age of ten. My parents were not against it, at the age of sixteen I gave up chicken, and then I began to go to oriental energy practices and at eighteen she stopped eating fish because she learned about the Vedas and karma. And recently, dairy has also disappeared from my diet. ”

Favorite dishes: fruits, smoothies and falafel.

Creator of Salatshop.ru blog and 365 detox project Olya Malysheva, 28 years old

When and how did you become a vegetarian?“At the age of 18, she began to practice yoga, and where there is yoga, there is vegetarianism. I quickly forgot about burgers and chicken legs and plunged headlong into a new lifestyle. I tried many different approaches on myself - from Ayurveda to strict veganism and a raw food diet, but over time I came to understand that an individual and integrated approach is important. To be or not to be a vegetarian should be a personal and conscious choice, not a fad. I would advise you not to rush to hang this or that label on yourself. Before calling yourself a vegan or a raw foodist, you must not only study the maximum amount of information, weigh the pros and cons, but also prepare your body. You can start by gradually and wisely replacing meat with whole plant foods, also excluding flour, sugar, canned food and fried foods. Very quickly, this will be reflected in the better on the figure, and on the skin, and on the state of cheerfulness during the day.

Favorite dishes: I love avocados, Thai mangoes, green juices, spinach and seaweed. I publish my favorite recipes on my blog Salatshop.ru - quinoa salads, cashew "cheesecakes" and vegan ice cream. It so happened that the passion and lifestyle grew into a favorite job.

Chief Editor yoga journal, Ellen Ferbeek, three children

Of course, our list would not be complete without the main apologist for yoga and vegetarianism in Russia, the wife of media mogul Derk Sauer and co-founder of Cosmopolitan, now the editor-in-chief of the most authoritative yoga magazine in Russia and a strict vegan.

When and how did you become a vegetarian?“I have been a vegetarian for many years. I remember that as a child, when I learned that meat is obtained from cows and pigs, the desire to eat it was gone. But I have always been what is called a flexetarian - a vegetarian who sometimes allowed herself fish or meat in a restaurant with friends.

Everything changed after a Jivamukti yoga teacher training in India, where I went to deepen my practice, study Sanskrit and the basics of teaching. When I returned, I became a strict vegan. You might think that I was just brainwashed there, regularly showing terrible films about the meat industry and cruel treatment of animals, but I can’t turn off this road: no animal products for food, no clothes made of leather and fur. Not to mention that there is no meat, fish, honey, and the like on my menu. Such a way of life may seem difficult in the conditions of a metropolis and the bustle of work, but in practice it is very easy.

Favorite dishes:“I love to cook and try new recipes. Some of my favorites right now are Indian curry and Moroccan couscous. My favorite vegetable is spinach, and I'm easily tempted by sweet potato chips."

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