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Emily Deschanel's All About Animals and the Environment
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As a huge fan of Bones, I was giddy to learn that Emily Deschanel is an environmentalist who puts her money where her mouth is—literally—by eating a vegan diet.
We couldn't think of a better person to feature smack-dab in the middle of "Meat's Not Green" Week than Emily and, luckily, she was able to take time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions.
Here Emily is in her own words:
Do you have any animal companions? I don't have any animal companions right now. My amazing dog Snookie passed away a year ago. She was 17 years old. I miss her. She was super sweet and smart. I'm not ready for another animal in my life right now, especially because I wouldn't have the time to take proper care of them (we work 16- to 17-hour days). I look forward to the day I can bring another animal into my home. They enrich our lives so much! Of course, I would adopt!
What made you decide to go vegan? In high school, a teacher screened the documentary "Diet for a New America" based on the book of the same name. It exposes the dirty business of factory farms: the cruelty that the animals experience, the dangers of a meat-based diet to your health, and the devastating environmental impact. I decided to go vegetarian on the spot with the intention to go completely vegan when I was ready. It took me two years. I've never looked back.
What are some of your favorite vegetarian foods? I love anything Dave Anderson makes at Madeleine Bistro in Los Angeles, and I love the food at Candle 79 in New York City. I'm obsessed with cookies from Sun Flour Bakery.
I don't really cook for myself right now since my schedule is insane. I look forward to the day I can pick up my Veganomicon cookbook and go to town!! I also indulge in raw chocolate on a daily basis.
If you could make people wake up to one issue involving animals or one particular form of cruelty to animals, what would it be and what would you wish for? In my experience, the issue that is avoided the most is [raising] animals for food, specifically factory farms. Nothing makes me more upset than when someone says they don't want to know about the horrors going on. Ten billion animals every year in North America have to live and die in horrible ways; the least we can do is hear about it. I have hope, though. More and more people are going veg and vegan. Look at the popularity of Skinny Bitch and PETA as an organization and how they have changed people's minds about animals and food. It is so much better than it was almost 16 years ago when I made the switch to being vegan.
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Looking for a little more Deschanel? Check out her vegetarian testimonial and then click here to learn more about meat's impact on the environment.
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I lover her!
Emily should adopt a cat since cats sleep like 16 hours a day! :)
Posted by: Natasha | April 22, 2009 03:18 PM
I love Emily Deschanel! And I love Bones!
I have to admit that she was a big part on me going vegan because I saw she did an event with PETA on thanksgiving and I was like "wow, I should check out what peta is", and here I am now, vegan and very happy about it! Thanks Emily!!!
Posted by: Annie Leal | April 23, 2009 12:23 PM
Emily you are such an inspiration for many people... thanks you I'm kinda changing my eating habits (drinking rice milk for example) :)
Posted by: prixi | April 23, 2009 02:58 PM
Thanks to Emily's inspirational
lifestyle, I have been a vegetarian for one year.!
Posted by: Judith | April 25, 2009 09:42 PM
I have been a vegetarian for three years now and have tried to become vegan twice but always go back to eating little bits of dairy mainly because of the social ridicule. :-/ Every day I seem to get drilled and laughed at for what I am eating. Anyone else experience this? --living among ALL meat-eaters?
Posted by: Kristine | April 27, 2009 03:38 PM
I'm so glad there is finally an article/video on here with Emily Deschanel. Not only has she herself had some impact on my choosing to go veg, but Bones did as well.
Kristine, in response to your remark about ridicule, yes I too experience it all the time. Most people understand my vegetarian diet since its pretty popular, but no one seems to be able to accept the fact that I would like to become a vegan when I can. It doesn't help that I'm not in a very veg-friendly city. Hang in there, people will suck less some day.
Posted by: Tricia | April 28, 2009 08:47 AM
Personally, I'm only vegetarian, but my husband is vegan, and we live in cow country, lol. In Texas, even being vegetarian is still "weird" to a lot of people, and we definitely get odd looks and comments when people find out he's vegan.
Posted by: Patricia | April 30, 2009 05:52 PM
I am not a vegan, however, I am fast getting there. I love Emily Deschanel and her character, and Bones is my favourite TV series.
I may not be able to become a total vegan as I had Pancreatic Cancer, underwent chemo and radiation, and am also a diabetic and epileptic. I have tried eating less and less meat, however, there are times that it is impossible.
However, this is NOT about me, but the fact that I would like very much to become a vegan; I love BONES and Emily
Deschanel, and I do agree with her beliefs.
Thank you,
Anhri is my username and the one I would like to use on here.
Anhri
Posted by: Henrietta Gallardo | April 30, 2009 09:30 PM
Eating vegan among meat eaters is, often, a matter of respect for each other. When I went vegan four years ago (at age 56), my in-laws said nothing, but they have all abided by my decision. At family meals, there is always something for me - they have creamed broccoli, mine is steamed (and much tastier). I've gotten to the point where I cringe when I see them eat meat because I know how bad it is for their health. I don't preach, but every so often, I throw in a little comment.
Posted by: Cynthia L. Roseman-Puccio | May 1, 2009 08:08 AM
OMG! i didn't know she was a vegan!!!!!
that just makes me love her and bones even more!!!!
WOHOO!!!
Posted by: Meggie | May 14, 2009 12:54 AM
Emily-You look so healthy and beautiful. Your vegan diet rocks,And has inspired me to change my eating habits. God Bless You.
Posted by: Linda Bortner | May 15, 2009 08:18 AM
Really? No Meat or Dairy of any kind? Is this really the answer? I'm just not convinced that there is anything wrong with eating a healthful, balanced diet that includes organically grown and raised meat such as bison. I never eat fast food, and I give it my all to not buy overly processed foods that take a lot of packaging or production. I try to buy locally as much as I can, and I try to give back by helping others. The weirdest phrase in this odd culture we're in is that we should "save the world." The world needs no saving. Just us.
Posted by: Justa Person | June 7, 2009 03:25 AM
Emily Deschanel, u r amazing and i would like o become a vegan, but i LOVE milk! ill try to go vegetarian tho.
u are a huge inspiration to me as a urself and as Bones.ur so cool
Posted by: Kate | June 15, 2009 02:10 AM
She can still adopt a dog, my dogs sleep all day and rarely need to be taken out. My little dog was rescued and the family who had her before us had her litter box trained, so you can litter box train a puppy. Now of course-cause we're lazy- she LOVES being outdoors. I mean she doesn't live in an apartment so you CAN have a pet, logistically, but i think she was more or less talking about having time to give the animal love and affection. :D
Posted by: Lisa | June 27, 2009 01:36 PM
I have been a vegetarian for 7 years.Thanks to Emily I am now a healthy vegan!
Posted by: Amanda Tunnel | July 8, 2009 08:00 PM
i love emily she is a great person i belive and a great actress! she's so cool my 5 yr old son digs her! get it digs her! any way he does love to wacth bones as much as possible i think if he could he vote 4 it to be on all the time. well love ya and the show1
Posted by: jamie hall | July 9, 2009 10:51 AM
I LOVE BONES!!!!!! MY FAVORITE ACTRESS....
Posted by: isairis lopez | July 23, 2009 12:03 AM
hi is zoe duchanel your sister? you both have incredable eyes
Posted by: linda fusco | July 25, 2009 03:49 PM
This was a great reading:)
Posted by: Matthyew Fritch | August 10, 2009 02:50 PM
Emily Deschanel is my favorite actress and I love bones! I watched a few videos about her talking about becoming Vegan..so I gave it a try and i'm loving it! I feel healthier and I know I am helping animals and the environment.
Posted by: brittany lawrence | August 15, 2009 09:47 PM
I've always loved Emily! I actually didn't find out about her until after I found out about Zooey. I think it's so cool that they are both vegan, that way they always have eachother for support. I've been a vegetarian for seven years now and I will never go back.
Hey if anyone wants good vegan treats or ideas you should read this months issue of self magazine with zooey deschanel on the cover, she has some really good ones in there.
Posted by: Ariane | August 16, 2009 11:21 AM
does emily have a email address? and i love her in the show w david they r so funny and cue. R they married in real life?
Posted by: michali | August 21, 2009 04:51 PM
OMG! eres una gran persona Emily :)
Posted by: arlette | August 22, 2009 09:44 PM
Animals were created by God for our enjoyment and use. I will NOT stop eating meat. Emily: You are beautiful and I love bones but don't believe in what you're promoting! PETA LOVERS: you're a strange bunch!
Posted by: Luis Fontana | August 29, 2009 01:36 PM
I think it is a great thing that you are doing! I <3 bones!
Posted by: Blah | September 4, 2009 08:28 PM
I have been a vegetarian for two years and it is possibly the best choice of my life. She was not the reason, but later on when i was considering going back to eating meat i read on her biography that she was vegan-and her being one of my heros-i decided to keep trying. She has made a major impact on my life. Thanks Emily!
Posted by: Veghead | September 5, 2009 05:05 PM
I adore Bones, and Emily! Thanks for the video! Veganism is one of the best choices I've ever made and knowing there is other people out there doing the same is wonderful!
Posted by: Erica | October 1, 2009 08:11 PM
I'm from Brazil and i'm huge fan of Bones and Emily Deschanel. I love her talent and for she been a amazing human being.
Posted by: Raquel Luciana da Silva | October 6, 2009 07:53 PM
Emily is an inspiration (:
Glad to be vegetarian. :)
Posted by: Jess | October 10, 2009 12:05 AM
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Posted by: Stinky62 | October 22, 2009 08:21 AM
Iam a big fan I am only 11years old plase write me back
Posted by: keoshia | November 28, 2009 11:50 PM
I also am a big fan of "Bones". We first watched the Show because of Booth, "Angel", but fell in love and cried with the actors in the show. We miss Zack. I am also a big fan of Emily's jewerlry. I am not sure who picks the pieces out, but I think they have good taste. I am a strong lover of animals (cats) and volunteer my time with Farel Cats and Feline Ass. But like my cats, I do love meat, but I do have a alot of friends that are vegetarians and have no problem about it. Please keep up with show, I hope for manny yeatrs of seeing more of it.
Posted by: Patty Tipton | December 3, 2009 12:54 AM
Im all for being vegetarian and vegan, but I'd love to see the study she cites which says that farm animals are the biggest contributors to the greenhouse effect. In fact Im almost 100% certain that's completely false. Coal fired power plants are the biggest contributors. It's pretty low to stoop to such tactics.
Posted by: Adam | December 3, 2009 06:08 PM
i watched a video on factory farming because i saw this video from emily...i have been vegetarian for almost a year and i sometimes go vegan but im having a hard time with that since im the only vegetarian in my family. Iv'e never rele liked meat anyways so it wasn't hard for me to make the choice but once i saw the facotry farm documentory, i actually cried and i became a vegetarian permanetly.
Thank you Emily for being a great supporter!!
Posted by: Danielle | December 8, 2009 09:56 PM