I’m not a vegetarian because I enjoy eating meat, meat is nutritious food, and I believe there are ways to eat meat that are in keeping with my environmental and ethical values.

After leaving Oxford University in 1971, Singer started to donate 10% of his income. As his earnings increased, so did his level of donations, and today he and his wife, a writer, give away 40%. He recommends 10% as an amount many people could afford.

Peter Singer, in full Peter Albert David Singer, (born July 6, 1946, Melbourne, Australia), Australian ethical and political philosopher best known for his work in bioethics and his role as one of the intellectual founders of the modern animal rights movement.

Brad Pitt has been vegan for years before most people even knew even though he’s never been shy about hiding his hatred of red meat. He often speaks out about how he hates to see his partners and children consuming animal products.

Miley Cyrus no longer vegan after her ‘brain wasn’t functioning properly’ Singer and celebrity actor Miley Cyrus has revealed she is no longer vegan due to health reasons. The star, who often uses her platform to speak out about animal-rights, made the announcement on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger is 99% vegan. And is the star of my 100% favourite Christmas film, Jingle All The Way. The 72-year-old action legend has been living on a meat and dairy-free diet for the past three years, only making very few exceptions regarding his food intake and usually when filming.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the most prominent athlete to embrace veganism, crediting his mostly plant-based diet for allowing him to play at an MVP level into his 40s. He made the change starting in 2014, and detailed his approach in his 2017 book, “The TB12 Method.”

Veganism is high in fibre naturally, which can cause an increase in vegan gas or flatulence. The ratio and smell of our vegan farts are influenced by what foods we eat. Reassuringly, the pungent smell of our gas is actually reduced when we eliminate animal products!

Angelina Jolie says that her extreme vegan diet nearly killed her. She gave up eating red meat in an effort to be healthier, but said that it actually resulted in malnourishment. I was a vegan for a long time, and it nearly killed me. I found I was not getting enough nutrition.”

The answer is no: Beyoncé isn’t a vegan. The New York Times put an end to recent speculation with information straight from Bey and Jay’s personal trainer, Marco Borges: “Beyoncé eats ‘a plant-based’ — i.e. vegan — ‘breakfast daily’ and consumes no meat on Mondays. Jay-Z eats ‘two plant-based meals a day.

Comedian Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed she is no longer vegan – admitting that she eats fish and eggs. The chat show host made the comments during her new Netflix special standup show Relatable.

On average, vegetarians had a higher childhood IQ score than non-vegetarians. According to sex, the mean (SD) childhood IQ score of vegetarians compared with non-vegetarians was 106.1 (14.7) and 100.6 (15.2) for men and 104.0 (14.1) and 99.0 (14.7) for women, differences of 5.5 and 5.0 points (P<0.001).

DiCaprio hasn’t confirmed that he adheres to a vegan diet. The actor, who rarely answers media questions about his personal life—including his diet—has, however, demonstrated his personal passion for plant-based cuisine on a number of occasions.

Leonardo DiCaprio Explains Why He Ate Actual Raw Bison Liver for The Revenant. This past October, while describing the extreme lengths to which he went while filming The Revenant, Leonardo DiCaprio volunteered, somewhat nonchalantly, that he ate raw bison liver.

A raw vegan diet is generally rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouted grains and legumes. It also tends to be naturally low in processed foods. Those choosing to follow a raw vegan diet are often motivated by health reasons.

Mr Gates does not claim to be vegetarian and is reported to still enjoy the occasional cheeseburger. However he has been strong public and financial supporter of plant and cellular based alternatives to meat for several years, stating that farmed animals take a “big toll” on the environment.