The Netflix documentary series Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. was released in 2022, premiering on March 16, 2022, and tells the story of vegan restaurateur Sarma Melngailis and her downfall after marrying a mysterious man who promised her "immortal" dogs and control of her business.
Pure Food and Wine was a raw food and vegan restaurant co-founded by Sarma Melngailis and chef Matthew Kenney. The restaurant opened in June 2004 at 54 Irving Place in Manhattan. It closed in 2016. It is the subject of the documentary Bad Vegan: Fame.
BAD VEGAN is a new Netflix true-crime documentary series. Over the course of four 60-minute episodes, we hear the story of how the most popular Vegan chef in New York ended up as a fugitive. It's as crazy as other stories about hustlers, immortality, and people being brainwashed into going against what they believe.
The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, with billions of copies distributed, followed by other religious texts and political works like the Qur'an and Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung (Little Red Book). For fiction, Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote is often cited as the best-selling novel, with estimates around 500 million copies, while the Harry Potter series leads modern fiction sales.
Butler called Survivor the least favorite of her works, criticizing its premise as an offensive science fiction cliché: When I was young, a lot of people wrote about going to another world and finding either little green men or little brown men, and they were always less in some way.
Miley Cyrus stopped being strictly vegan because she experienced health issues, feeling malnourished and that her brain wasn't functioning properly after six years on the diet, leading her to reintroduce fish and omegas for better brain function, though she still values animal welfare. She noted feeling "much sharper" and healthier after adding animal products like fish back into her diet, which was a difficult transition emotionally, but a necessary one for her body.
Gordon Ramsay, once famously dismissive of vegans ("I'm allergic to vegans!"), has dramatically shifted his public stance, now admitting he "absolutely loves vegan food," developing plant-based recipes like Beet Wellington, starring in dairy-free ads, and embracing vegan options for his kids, though some question if it's purely a business move or genuine culinary evolution. He now promotes plant-based eating, even doing vegan challenges, showcasing a big change from his past anti-vegan remarks.
The 80/20 Rule for Vegans
This flexible approach suggests aiming to eat vegan 80% of the time while allowing yourself some flexibility the remaining 20%. This can be particularly helpful when you're just starting out or in social situations where vegan options might be limited.
There's no single "number 1" unhealthy food, but ultra-processed items like sugary drinks, processed meats (bacon, hot dogs), deep-fried foods (fries), and refined snacks (donuts, chips, sugary cereals) consistently top lists due to high sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, and additives linked to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. These items offer little nutritional value while increasing risks for chronic diseases.
One of the most common reasons people stop being vegan or vegetarian is their perceived increase of cost for food, along with the inconvenience that comes with it. In general, beans, lentils, whole grains, and fresh produce are much cheaper than animal products.
PETA has videos showing that animals are beaten, dragged, and thrown against walls in slaughterhouses across the country. After going vegetarian, Einstein said, “So I am living without fats, without meat, without fish, but am feeling quite well this way.
No, but apparently she does occasionally support some animal causes and will occasionally eat vegetarian foods (who doesn't?), and has offered vegan options at the concert concessions where she performs. She is definitely not a vegan, but seems to be open minded. As she gets older and starts to get…
Fitness & Nutrition
Matt Pritchard is famed for his former position as the frontman of Dirty Sanchez on MTV and is now an avid vegan chef and advocate for health and fitness.
Bad Vegan tells the story of Sarma Melngailis – a New York restaurateur and vegan celebrity who met a man online called Anthony Strangis (also known as Shane Fox) who she claims persuaded her to drain over $200,000 from her Manhattan raw-vegan food empire, and apparently all because he said he could make her dog ...
If you're wondering whether Jamie has gone full vegan, we have the details. In a week, he goes vegan for a day and a half and then goes vegetarian twice a week, the remaining days he sticks to his usual diet.
Gordon Ramsay was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a common and treatable form of skin cancer, which required surgical removal from his jawline near his ear in late August 2025, leading him to share his experience online to urge fans to use sunscreen and protect their skin. He posted photos of his bandages, emphasizing sun safety and thanking his medical team.
VEGAN ITEMS AT MCDONALDS:
Apple slices: a reliable side/snack. Baked Apple Pie: Now free from animal-derived ingredients. However, please double-check cooking-oil or cross-contact in your location if that's a concern. Fruit & Maple Oatmeal: if you request it without cream or dairy.
American actor. Over the years, Johnny Depp went through several periods when he ate vegan for various reasons – for his health, in preparation for acting roles or perhaps at the request of his (now ex-) girlfriend.
Miley Cyrus has publicly shared she lives with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder causing swelling, hoarseness, and a deeper, raspy voice, which she embraces as part of her unique sound but makes touring difficult. While she's mentioned this and past health struggles like ovarian cysts, rumors of severe diagnoses (like cancer) circulating online (e.g., in posts from late 2025) are unverified and likely false, as recent reports focus on her vocal condition.
I was healthier than I've ever been, and I loved being vegan.” Ellen goes on to share that she still eats primarily plant-based, only occasionally consuming fish and eggs. Even as a non-vegan, Ellen continues to advocate for the public to reduce their consumption of animal products.
Survivor 47 contestant Sierra Wright announced she is pregnant with her first child with fiancé Justin Ammerman, sharing the news in December 2024 that their baby is due in May 2025. She revealed the pregnancy after being voted out and becoming the first jury member of the season, a development she shared with fans ahead of the finale.
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst broke down in tears on the March 26th episode after seeing contestant Eva Erickson—who was diagnosed with autism at a young age—overcome difficulties in the Immunity Challenge.
Australian Survivor contestant Jackie Glazier has filed a lawsuit after sustaining an injury during a challenge in the 2023 season.