There are Famous vegans Who stand out for being important people in history; Artists, philosophers, writers, scientists or entrepreneurs.
It was Pythagoras, in the sixth century BC, in ancient Greece that established the first foundations of a new form of food, which 25 centuries later would take the definitive form of veganism.
"Oh mortals! Do not continue to poison your body with food as repulsive as meat. Only animals are fit to eat meat and not everyone uses it. The horse, the ox, the ram graze the grasses of the meadows; Only those of wild and wild nature; The tigers, the fierce lions, the wolves and the bears like bloody delicacies. Oh gods!
Can it be a greater crime than to introduce entrails into one's own entrails, greedily feed the body with other bodies and preserve life by killing a being who, like us, lives? "Should slaughter be the only means of satisfying your insatiable gluttony?"Said the philosopher in what was the foundational discourse of vegetarianism.
This new diet implied not feeding on animal meat and its evolution was veganism, formally established by Donald Watson in 1944 as: the practice of refraining from consuming and using products or services of other animal species.
In"The Vegan News", Watson compares animal exploitation with slavery, rejecting the cruelty of humans over nature.
Since its proclamation, veganism was gaining ground in modern society and in the last five years began to have its own supermarkets, with special products.
A balanced vegan diet can guarantee all the vitamins and minerals the body needs. Here we will tell the story of 30 celebrities who changed their diet and lifestyle to be vegans.
Pythagoras (philosopher)
He was the father of vegetarianism, which gave rise to veganism, his diet was based on trying not to inflict any kind of violence on other animal species.
Writing credits (in alphabetical order) Miguel de Cervantes
Another of the geniuses of antiquity who did not agree to use animals. "The feeding of a superior man must be edible fruits and roots,"he wrote.
Albert Einstein (scientific)
"I have always eaten animal flesh with a somewhat guilty conscience. Nothing will benefit health or increase the chances of survival on earth as evolving to a vegetarian diet,"explained one of the great modern geniuses.
Steve Jobs (Computer entrepreneur)
The founder of Apple defended his veganism from his youth, maintaining a very strict diet. It changed its food after a trip to India before its products reach world-wide fame.
Jobs was addicted to dark green vegetables, such as asparagus and broccoli, and had a great taste for carrots. From 1977 he began to eat only fruits. In addition to his obsession with food, the businessman was a militant of this cause.
Paul MCCARTNEY (musician)
According to the Beatle, witnessing the death of a fish led him to turn to veganism, a philosophy that militates and diffuses throughout the planet. His ex-wife Linda McCartney and her daughter Stella (fashion designer) followed in their footsteps.
In addition, McCartney demands that animal products not be sold during their shows. "He is very fanatical about not eating meat, even the chairs can not be made of leather,"said one of his agents.
Bill Clinton (political)
The former president of the United States, introduced changes in his diet and lifestyle for health issues. At age 70 he was recommended to adjust some aspects to improve his organism and he acknowledged to be enchanted with veganism.
Bryan Adams (musician)
"The moment I began to understand what was happening with regard to the treatment of animals, I became more and more enlightened in the way I am now, which is to be completely vegan,"he argued in defense of his veganism.
Adams decided to transform his life in 1997 and food became a central part. "I became aware that the meat and all the products derived from it were affecting me physically,"he explained.
Natalie Portman (actress)
He became a militant of veganism when at age 14 he witnessed a medical demonstration in which they used a chicken as an example. For Portman, veganism represents the true philosophy of human life.
It is a strict vegan, does not neglect details in its diet, nor does it use clothing of animal origin. In addition, he lives in a solar-powered house, drives an eco-friendly vehicle and is a member of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). "I just love animals and I act according to my values,"he explained.
Matt Groening (Cartoonist, TV producer)
The creator of The Simpsons takes a controversial position: in its products it makes fun of the veganism but it is an adept to the philosophy. However, their morals are always in favor of animal respect.
Brad Pitt (actor)
One of the sexiest men in the world, he has an extreme position with food. He hates red meat and can not stand anyone consuming it around him, sparking some conflict with ex-wife Angelina Jolie.
Woody Harrelson (actor)
He began his transformation leaving the red meat, continued being a yoga instructor and finally joined the environmental activity. Her eating took a turn when she began to feel that her body did not digest dairy and began a strict vegan diet.
"I was on a bus and a girl saw me blow my nose... I had acne on my face and I had it for years and she said, 'Hey, you're lactose intolerant.' Three days later I started to notice the changes,"said the actor.
Cameron D Zaz (actress)
When he heard that a pig possessed the same mental faculties as a three-year-old boy, he decided to change his habits. While maintaining a vegan lifestyle, it does not participate in public campaigns.
James Cameron (film director)
His vision is particular: he defends veganism as the right way to fight against climate change and the environmental problems that affect the planet.
Veganism began in military in 2012 in conjunction with his family and has since spread his messages around the world.
Ellen Degeneres (TV host, comedian)
DeGeneres can be considered one of the figures that propelled the vegan movement in the United States with campaigns in which it congregates great amount of people to spread the message.
It was the documentary Earthlings , Which motivated his change of life along with his partner Portia de Rossi.
David Murdock (businessman)
The billionaire, 90, is convinced that the key to longevity lies in oneself. "I think anyone who wants to live more than 100 years can do it,"he said.
The businessman suffered the loss of his mother, two of his wives and two children, all before age 50, which led him to take care of health.
Eat 20 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, mixing most of these products into shakes. Also, he likes almond milk a lot. For him, red meats are"the kiss of death."
Pamela Anderson (actress)
The former Playboy bunny had a life of excesses in her youth but decided to change and there found a balance that makes her happy. However, his diet did not include meats since he was 14 years old when he saw his father cleaning the animals he hunted.
Then it was transformed into veganism and is now one of the most representative figures in the fight for the rights of animals and is a member of PETA.
Mahatma Gandhi (lawyer, thinker and Hindu politician)
Not only did he fight for the freedom of his country and the rights of its inhabitants, his commitment to peace reached animals and nature. Consistent with his thinking, Gandhi maintained a vegan diet.
"I feel that spiritual progress demands that we stop killing and eating our brothers, creatures of God and just to satisfy our perverted and sensual appetites.
The supremacy of man over the animal should be shown not only ashamed of the barbaric custom of killing and devouring them but by caring for them, protecting them and loving them. Not eating meat is, without a doubt, a great help for the evolution and peace of our spirit,"he wrote.
Alicia Silverstone (actress)
He decided to change his diet and lifestyle and quickly noticed important changes in his body. "After I became vegan, my nails strengthened, my skin regained luster and I lost weight. Gentlemen, it is something miraculous!"He said.
The actress wrote the free The kind Diet , Where he counts how his food is, and he also has a web page ( ) Where he counts details and gives advice on vegan life.
Brigitte Bardot (actress)
She was one of the sexiest women in the world but one day she got tired of her superficial life and said enough. From there he began to dedicate his life to animals because"unlike men, they do not ask for anything and they give everything,"he said.
These changes continued and today maintains a vegan lifestyle and fight for the rights of animals.
Nikola Tesla (physicist)
For the creator of the electrical system that is used around the world:"Breeding cattle as a means to provide food, is objectionable. Certainly it is preferable to cultivate vegetables and feed, therefore, that vegetarianism is a commendable detachment from the established barbaric habit.
That we can subsist on food derived from plants and perform our work even advantageously, is not a theory, but a well-proven fact. Many races that live almost exclusively on vegetables are of a superior physique and strength.
There is no doubt that some foods derived from plants, such as oats, are more economical than meat, and superior to it with respect to both mechanical and mental performance. Such foods also test our digestive organs less decisively and, by making us more satisfied and sociable, produce a number of benefits that are difficult to estimate.
In view of these facts, every effort should be made to stop the unbridled and cruel slaughter of animals, which can be destructive to our morality."
Morrissey (musician)
The British musician is vegan and defends this lifestyle explicitly in many of his songs, such as those of the album Meat is Murder, Which he released with The Smiths in 1985.
He detests the smell of burnt meat and on several occasions decided to stop his concerts or interrupt his performances when a vegan menu is not respected in the shows.
Moby (musician)
Moby's is a story of transformation, when I was in school I had a hardcore punk band and their food was that of any young American junk junkie.
One day, he said, he noticed something was wrong and he started thinking about the idea that if you love animals you should not use them. Thus changed their diet, their lifestyle and even their music. Today it has some vegan restaurants in the world.
Kim Basinger (actress)
"If you could feel or see the suffering, you would not think twice. It returns the life. Do not eat meat,"says the actress, who is vegan and is one of the most recognized activists in the defense of animals.
Carlos Santana (musician)
The Mexican guitarists maintain a philosophy of peace and harmony that led to veganism. "I do not eat meat because it emphasizes the negative qualities like fear, anger, anxiety, aggressiveness, etc.
Vegetables are offered to the earth peacefully when they mature and thus allow the thought-consciousness process to develop in a sublime and peaceful way,"he explained.
Thomas Alva Edison (entrepreneur and creator)
"I am a passionate vegetarian and abstemious, because this way I can make better use of my brain,"said the creator of the phonograph and electric bulb.
Edison was strict in his diet and was convinced that creative ability was associated with that. "Until we stop hurting all other living things, we will still be wild,"he added.
Alice Walker (Writer)
Recognized for her literature, Walker is a fervent activist for respect for cultural, ethnic and racial diversity, as well as for animal rights.
"Animals exist in the world for their own reasons. They were not made for the human being, just as blacks were not made for whites, nor women for men,"he explained.
Bernard Shaw W (writer)
"Animals are my friends and I do not eat my friends. On Sundays we go to the Church and pray for more love and peace, and when we leave, we fill the corpses of our brothers and sisters,"wrote the author, who became vegan at the age of 25 after reading F. F. Lester.
"I was cannibal for twenty-five years. For the rest of the time, I have been a vegetarian,"said Shaw, who was not only against any food of animal origin but also of the use of these in sports.
Pink (singer)
It is one of the pop icons of the world and it spreads a very direct message in defense of veganism:"I always felt that animals are the purest spirits of the universe. They do not pretend or hide their feelings and are the most faithful creatures of the earth" .
Michelle Pfeiffer (actress)
Considered one of the most beautiful women in the world, she maintains her youth based on her diet and the natural care of her skin.
It was thanks to a TV show that decided to change their food. "Following a vegan diet is simply much healthier and you avoid a lot of toxins that could age your skin and body,"he says.
Christian Bale (actor)
The actor who got into the skin of Batman is vegan since the age of seven, since his father was an animal rights activist. Since his childhood he has spread a message in favor of veganism and participates in demonstrations against animal violence.