Vegans are usually misunderstood as animal activists. Being vegan is a lifestyle choice, although few vegans might advocate animals too. A vegan diet includes avoidance of eating or using anything made of animal flesh. More and more people are turning to a vegan diet for the health benefits it has. Higher energies, younger looking skin and a long lasting youth are some of the benefits that a vegan diet gives.
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A plant-based diet is rich in protein, iron, calcium and other essential vitamins and minerals. These diets are said to be low in saturated fat but high in fiber. They are packed with antioxidants which help in fighting health issues like obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Celebs these days are going crazy about being Vegan. Here’s a list of 9 such celebrities who went vegan and are quite happy with the choice they made. Give it a read to know more.
This land contributes to developing world malnutrition by driving poor populations to grow cash crops for animal feed, rather than food for themselves. On the other hand, considerably lower quantities of crops and water are required to sustain a vegan diet, making the switch to veganism one of the easiest, most enjoyable and most efficient ways to reduce our impact on the environment. For more on how veganism is the way forward for the environment, see our environment section.
#1. Ellen Page
The Canadian Star has been a vegan for a long time. Her strong belief in social justice made her choose this path. The teen choice award winner is a proud vegan and is quite outspoken about her choices.
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#2. Liam Hemsworth
The handsome hunk is a vegan too. He gives credits to Woody Harrelson, his hunger games costar for influencing his choice. Isn’t he a complete package? Good looks plus a good heart.
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#3. Alicia Silverstone
'The Crush' star has been a vegan since 1998. She took to this lifestyle at an early age of 21 and is still following it. She credits her vegan diet for her improved health and her incredibly sharp nails which now do not even bend. Kill them with kindness, or maybe just your nails!
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#4. Woody Harrelson
'The hunger games' star has been a vegan for the past ten years. Not only is he following the diet but has also been an inspiration for actors like Liam Hemsworth. He feels good and healthy since he opted for veganism.
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#5. Ariana Grande
The pop sensation is not only known for her songs but her love for animals too. She turned vegan in 2013. Her love for animals over humans made her choose this path. Since she turned vegan, she makes sure of eating full plant based whole diet which will help her live longer and healthier.
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#6. Peter Dinklage
'The Game Of Thrones’ star is the coolest thing in town. He has been a vegetarian since childhood and turned vegan recently. The actor is not only winning our hearts with his acting but his kindness too.
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#7. Ellen DeGeneres
The nation’s pride, Ellen too is a vegan. She confirmed her conversion after watching the documentary 'Earthlings.' The coolest TV show host has been quite an animal activist and often promotes kind treatment of animals on her show too. You Go Girl!
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#8. Russell Simmons
The co-founder of the hip hop music label, Def jam recordings went vegan too. He credits his yoga lessons for his conversion. The term Ahimsa, meaning nonviolence often used in Yoga, made him take this decision.
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#9. Miley Cyrus
The 'wrecking ball' sensation has been the talk of the town for her unconventional fashion choices. But the 'Hannah Montana' star has been a vegan since 2014. She gives full credits to her pet fish and pig, whom she refers to as intelligent animals. Surprisingly, her pig is vegan too!!
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