11. Dick Gregory
For the always thought-provoking Gregory, the decision to go vegetarian was an ethical one. “Chickens, pigs, fish, and cows all feel pain just like you and I do,” he says.
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12. Vanessa A. Williams
The Melrose Place and Soul Food star is a long time vegetarian who uses holisitic remedies, blending homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional methodologies to keep her and her family healthy.
13. Russell Simmons
The hip hop mogul credits yoga for inspiring him to change his eating habits. Simmons now makes efforts to bring healthier food options to inner-city communities and schools where the most accessible food is fast food and where diet-related illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are common.
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14. Erykah Badu
Badu, a vegetarian for over 20 years and a vegan for 10, does holistic health and healing, and has raised her children to be vegetarians from birth.
15. Forrest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker gained 50 pounds to play Idia Amin in The Last King of Scotland without eating any meat. “Life is full of choices, and many years ago, I chose to become a vegetarian, and it was one of the best choices I’ve ever made,” Forest said. He cites helping the environment and health benefits as reasons why he made his diet meat-free.