And by huge, I mean GIANT! I may be showing my age here a bit, but if you ever cried at The Green Mile, you'll love knowing that it's star, Michael Clarke Duncan (also of The Green Lantern and Talladega Nights), has not only gone meat-free, but he's also using his celeb status to encourage others, men in particular, to take control of their health by going vegetarian. What's not to love about this story?

Michael Clarke Duncan gave Peta an interview here, where he talks about his own reasons to go vegetarian, how he made the switch, and how great he feels. I don't know about you men, but I think the ladies can agree that we're all truly inspired!

Link: Michael Clark Duncan: "I am a vegetarian."

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Shop the bulk bins of your local natural food store for some healthy bargains. Forego the temptation to purchase expensive nuts and candies from the bulk bins, and stock up on staples such as whole grains, beans, spices and mixes. Need another reason to shop the bulk bins? There's zero packaging if you bring your own recycled or reused bags. The bulk bins are an environmentalist's dream! Here are my favorite foods to buy in bulk.

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Vegans get asked lots of questions, some of them odd, some of them valid. Rounding out the most common things people wonder about vegans are usually, "Where do you get your protein from?", Can vegans eat chocolate? and, just as often, "What's wrong with milk?"

The reasons for not drinking milk are, in fact, quite similar to the reasons people choose to become vegetarian: animal rights/welfare, environmental reasons and health concerns. Of course, the main reason I avoid drinking milk is because it's just plain gross (some people call this the "aesthetic" argument).

If you're curious as to why many people choose to avoid drinking milk, check out these facts about milk from About.com's Guide to Animal Rights. And, if you're thinking about getting rid of dairy, you might be interested in the variety of dairy substitutes available.

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Milk photo courtesy of Stock.xchng / Nkzs.

Attention New York vegetarians! The annual NYC veggie pride parade is looking for a few volunteers to help out both before and during the event on Sunday, May 27th. Interested? They're looking for a few folks to man tables, take pictures and help with spreading the word.

If you've never heard of the NYC Veggie Pride Parade, you're in for a treat! It's more of a walking party and festival than a stale parade. There's costume contests, performers, videos, and of course, plenty of fabulous meat-free food!

More info: Veggie pride parade needs volunteers!

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