"Thirteen" and Bob Harper Named PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities

Olivia Wilde (the actress who plays "Thirteen" on medical dramedy House) and The Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper have been crowned this year's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities by PETA. Congrats to them both!

Why "Mixed" Marriages Don't Work

I have lovely friends, most of whom are meat-eaters and who every once in a while, gently chide me for refusing to date meat-eaters. I admit I've given them a million reasons why I don't, but it's hard to tell them the REAL reason: my morbid fear of frying pans. Thankfully, this commercial says it so much better than I ever could (just ignore the sponsor):

Are Vegetarians Happier?

Practically every homo sapien with access to a TV has heard that vegetarians are less at risk for obesity, heart disease, cancer and type2 diabetes, compared to omnivores. And while there is an abundance of medical research on the benefits of a vegetarian diet on the physical body, there is an equal amount of research on how a flesh-free diet wreaks havoc on your mental state.

Vegetarian World Cup Stars

 The statues of Sir Stanley Matthews in Britannia Stadium depicting the different stages of his footballing career.

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I've been following the World Cup 2010 matches closely since it started, my heart's set on Argentina taking home the trophy, although I'm less thrilled at the prospect of Argentinian coach Diego Maradona running naked through the streets of Buenos Aires if his team does win! They're going to have to get past Brazil and Paraguay, which seem to be playing exceptionally well this year. Still, with the winning streak that Argentina has displayed so far and with powerhouses such as Germany and Italy off-form this year, I'm prepared to wear sunglasses indoors on the fateful day.

Will Refusing To Eat Fish Turn You Into An Idiot?

It may look gross, but experts sat that algae is the most reliable source of vegetarian DHA.
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Among the few annoyances vegetarians have to put up with it from their holier-than-thou omnivorous brethren is nutritional 'advice'. It's even more annoying when the so-called advice comes from a meat-loving physician.I, for one, have been advised by a few doctors to "at least consume fish oil" to ensure my omega-3 intake is adequate.