www.womanthismonth.com July 2017 25 Try This We just visited Plant Café in Hamala – it’s lush! Awwww UK beef farmer Jay Wilde sent his herd to a sanctuary when he turned vegetarian and couldn’t bear to see them killed. And There’s More Vegans and many vegetarians make conscious lifestyle choices with regard to animal welfare in their cosmetics, household products and even the clothing they wear. Check out herbivoreclothing.com for funky style options and thevegansociety.com for details of outlets, designers and suppliers. For cruelty-free cosmetics, Bahrain has its own local brands — Organicare and Green Bar — and you can find a comprehensive list of cosmetic and household products which are not tested on animals at peta.org (but watch out for parent companies which may have different policies). And for those who want to implement the lifestyle in their homes, Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) also has a list of ethical décor options. Famous Vegans Jennifer Lopez The actress, singer and mum of twins says going vegan has upped her energy levels, claiming: “It's basically no dairy, no meat, everything is just plant-based and just from the ground. I love that I'm eating more greens. It makes you feel so much better.” And, at 47, we really can’t argue! Moby Dance musician Moby has long been vocal about his vegan beliefs, even naming his 1996 album Animal Rights and opening a vegan café called TeaNY in New York. He says: "Veganism should be a happy thing, not a miserable one. And we shouldn't make people feel bad or guilty for their lifestyle choices, even if they reject veganism.” Olivia Wilde This actress is so dedicated to the cause that she launched her own website, WildeThings.org to promote the vegan lifestyle. Alicia Silverstone The campaigner and actress has her own vegan and eco-friendly beauty line. She says: “Once I went vegan, I lost the weight I wanted to lose, my nails were stronger, and my skin was glowing. I feel great and I look better now than I did 11 years ago.” As if health benefits, animal welfare and saving the planet weren’t good enough reasons to swear off meat, these famous faces credit their diet with all manner of benefits and show you’d be in good company.
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