Oprah off the meat-free wagon. Very, very disappointing

June 24, 2008

Oprah off the meat-free wagon The all-powerful talk-show host ends her vegan cleanse Posted by Sarah van Schagen at 3:04 PM on 17 Jun 2008 http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/6/17/12445/7031 Oprah says her "21-day cleanse" has been "enlightening." I will forever be a more cautious and conscious eater. That's my commitment for now. To stay awakened. Hopefully along the way she's also enlightened some of her million-bajillion faithful followers. 9 Comments | Post a Comment Dietary enlightenmentAnd hopefully they'll go to Sustainable Table and check out their Eat Well Guide: grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses that feature sustainably produced food. Mmmmm...Eat what you grow, grow what you eat by PermieWriter at 5:36 PM on 17 Jun 2008

Just another "diet" for her....I think of food choice as a lifestyle. I haven't tried the Mediterranean Diet, the South Beach Diet, the Atkins Diet, or any other diets for that matter. I also haven't gained a single pound in over 8 years since graduating from college. I think Oprah has done her fans a disservice by suggesting that going vegan is a "diet" that one can do for 21 days to "cleanse" oneself. Rediculous. I guess not for a talk show host, though.Shu pas a vende. by John

former Marine at 6:58 AM on 18 Jun 2008 The upsideAt the very least, I hope Oprah doesn't go back to eating factory farmed animal products and starts to speak out against factory farming. It seems she's becoming more aware of animal cruelty issues. The show she did on the inhumane practices of puppy mill operations a few months ago was great. It's unfortunate she's back to eating meat and other animal products, but at least it's raised awareness about the many benefits of a vegan diet. Some of her audience members probably had never even heard

of the word "vegan." But I don't think 21 days is long enough for an attempt at a vegan diet. You probably still have cravings after 3 weeks, but after a few months you stop having cravings for such items as ice cream, at least for me anyway. Then animal products just become disgusting. And it takes a few months to discover all the great veg-friendly products, restaurants, and stores available. Once I discovered Soy Delicious ice cream, I never looked back. by amc89 at 8:06 AM on 18 Jun 2008 Well, there is exactly ONE Vegetarian.......... restaurant in the city where I live. There is NO Soy Delicious ice cream. And I don't like vegetables much at all. Used to be a constant source of conflict between my mother and I. So, it doesn't look like the kid will be seeking the "Vegan lifestyle."Victory in Pattani ________________________ http://www.animalsinthewild.org "To avoid causing terror to living beings, refrain from eating meat."the Budda 563--483 B.C. Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight - Albert Schweitzer http://www.myspace.com/fortheanimals7