There are some famous vegans, like the singers / singers and actors / actresses that we have already talked about (These celebrities are vegans!). But there are a lot of people working very hard, sometimes behind the scenes, who have done a lot for the cause of veganism, animals, and the environment. Listing them is not easy, as many people campaign for these causes. But some stand out from the crowd, due to their exceptional involvement. We would like to let you know and pay tribute to them. These are people who care not only about the dietary side of veganism, but also about animal rights, and the preservation of the environment. Because of all of their work, we can call them ‘Super Vegan’!
Well-known icons of the vegan movement:
Dr. Jonathon Balcombe: Dr. Balcombe is an ethologist, a scientist who studies the behavior of animals. He is currently Director of Animal Surveillance at the Human Society Institute of Science and Policy and Chair of the Animal Studies Department at Human Society University in Washington, DC (Wikipedia). His work brings a huge contribution to the animal rights movement, and in turn to the vegan movement. He has written many very interesting books on the subject.
His famous speech,’’ Why Vegan? Lessons from An Animal Scientist’’, easy to find on the internet, is worth listening to.
Gary Yourofsky: Mr. Yourofsky is an outstanding animal rights activist and an extremely eloquent speaker. He gave an exceptional conference, very pointed and complete, to the students at Georgia Tech in the summer of 2010. He is an activist very present on the ground, which means that he was arrested more than one fifty times for demonstrating. It is forbidden to stay in more than 5 countries.
Gary Francione: Mr. Francione is an important activist in the abolitionist approach to the use of animals in the food industry. It is a lonely and healthy voice. This man considers vegetarianism to be a crucial first step in the process of honest and viable recognition of animal rights. Besides, we recommend that you read its brochure “Animals Rights: The Abolitionist Approach Pamphlet”. Gary has also written several books on the subject.
Dr. Michael Greger: Dr. Greger is a doctor who adopted the vegan lifestyle. He is a little less known, but his work is very important, because he speaks and writes a lot about veganism, in relation to our health and animal husbandry. He attended the famous Cornell University.
He was even called as an expert witness in famous trials, including that involving Opray Winfrey for defamation. Its new website, Nutrition Facts (https://nutritionfacts.org/), contains literally hundreds of videos on diet, health and veganism. He has also written many books on the subject.
Robert Cheeke: Mr. Cheeke is a vegan bodybuilder. And beware this is a fitness model. He breaks the stereotype that vegans only eat salad and are weak for lack of nutrients. He is a recognized expert whose image proves that plants can make you very strong! A natural bodybuilder, Robert has been vegan for over 15 years. He is a tireless activist for the vegan cause.
The fact that Mr. Cheeke practices fitness proves that a vegan diet can provide enough protein to help build muscle. Besides, he shares through his website ’’Vegan Bodybuilding and Fitness’’ his best tips for successfully sculpting his body.
Sarah Kramer: Ms. Kramer is a Canadian vegan who has had great recipes since 1998. Her love of cooking has led her to write several books, including “La Dolce Vegan” and “Vegan Go-Go”. These books are easy to read and the recipes simple to make. She also produces a vegan calendar.
Dr. Neal Barnard: Dr. Barnard is a doctor and author, and probably the best-known figure on this list. He is working hard to end the abominable use of animals in research laboratories. He has also worked to provide ample evidence of the benefits of the vegan lifestyle on the health of the body and mind.
He is the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and inventor of the 21-day Vegan kickstart. This website is a great resource for those considering becoming vegan. Filled with about ads, delicious and easy-to-make recipes, and much more! After 21 days, you will not want to leave this lifestyle! Dr. Barnard has also published many books on how to become a healthy vegan. His writings are worth reading.
Bob Linden: Mr. Linden is a radio host who has been bringing to life a very popular vegan show: “Go Vegan with Bob Linden” for over 10 years. He has been vegan for over 25 years.
On his program, he tackles subjects such as animal rights, civil liberties, and freedom of expression. He also offers reviews of vegan products, allowing his audience to discover them. He has a wealth of interviews with giants of the vegan movement, including John Robbins, Gary Francione, and Professor Steve Best.
Dr. Steven Best: Dr. Best has been voted one of the 25 most fascinating vegetarians by VegNews. He is a tireless activist who delivered very eloquent speeches. He launched a call to action for vegans around the world.
Steven considers that eating meat leads to a chain of suffering for animals, but also for humans and the planet. For him, we must break this chain. A deeply ecological and caring philosopher, Steven is at the forefront of the movement for the abolition of the use of animals for human consumption, but also for the great movement in favor of justice and equality for all. inhabitants of the Earth. Clear, compelling and thought-provoking, Dr. Best is a ray of hope in these dark times for the planet.
Each of the above-mentioned people works in their own way to make the world a better place, for all humans and animals on earth. There are, of course, a huge number of people working for the well-being of the vegan cause around the world, and it is impossible to list them all. But whether they are known or less known, each of them can provide us, through their life experiences and their knowledge, with confirmation that this choice is the right one: that of veganism!