ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip » Georges Laraque http://www.ecorazzi.com celebrities caught green-handed Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:50:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 NHL Star Georges Laraque Goes From Vegetarian To Full-Fledged Vegan http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/09/16/nhl-star-georges-laraque-goes-from-vegetarian-to-full-fledged-vegan/ http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/09/16/nhl-star-georges-laraque-goes-from-vegetarian-to-full-fledged-vegan/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:53:04 +0000 Michael Parrish DuDell http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=20084 76074528RB006_NHL_Winter_Cl

Earlier this year we reported that powerhouse NHL star Georges Laraque had gone vegetarian after watching one of our favorite documentaries, Earthlings. In May, Georges said:

“I’m also proud to announce that I have officially become a vegetarian and will slowly work towards becoming totally vegan.”

Well the deed is done folks!

Since June 1st of this year, Georges has been sans meat, dairy, eggs, leather and all other animal products. He claims the decision was made primarily for political rather than nutritional reasons and says that, “It’s important to break the stereotype that all vegans are skinny people with long hair.”

Standing six-foot three and weighing 245 lbs, Georges is definitely redefining the stereotypical vegan.

“People still think it’s kind of funny, but I’m not doing this to be funny,” he said. “There are more puppy mills in Quebec than anywhere else in Canada, and no laws to shut them down. People get slapped with a fine and six months later they reopen. Do you think that’s funny?”

We certainly don’t, Georges. We certainly don’t!

via: theglobeandmail.com

]]> http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/09/16/nhl-star-georges-laraque-goes-from-vegetarian-to-full-fledged-vegan/feed/ 13 The Green Picture: Canadian Hockey Player Goes Vegan At KFC! http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/07/08/the-green-picture-canadian-hockey-player-goes-vegan-at-kfc/ http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/07/08/the-green-picture-canadian-hockey-player-goes-vegan-at-kfc/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:56:25 +0000 Michael Parrish DuDell http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=17816 LaraqueKFCsmVegetarian hockey player Georges Laraque is pictured here chowing down on a vegan chicken sandwich at a KFC in Canada. While the cruelty-free treat has yet to make it to this country, we’re happy to see that Canada is catching on. Would you go to KFC if they started offering vegan chicken sandwiches in the U.S.? Chime in and share your thoughts! 

via: peta.org

]]> http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/07/08/the-green-picture-canadian-hockey-player-goes-vegan-at-kfc/feed/ 20 Veggie Athlete Georges Laraque Speaks Out Against Animal Products http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/05/14/veggie-athlete-georges-laraque-speaks-out-against-animal-products/ http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/05/14/veggie-athlete-georges-laraque-speaks-out-against-animal-products/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 18:44:29 +0000 Michael Parrish DuDell http://www.ecorazzi.com/?p=16551 80994539RB083_Philadelphia_

NHL star Georges Laraque of the Montreal Canadiens is proving once again that green protein is all you need. 

Standing six-foot three and weighing 260 lbs, Laraque is one of Canada’s most famous hockey players. Oh yeah…and he’s also a HUGE animal lover and proud vegetarian!!

Georges recently took to his official site to discuss his first fur protest: Laraque writes: 

“On May 3, 2009, I was present at an anti-fur conference protest in downtown Montreal. I want to personally thank everyone who gave me the chance to be part of this event and I will make it my mission for the rest of my life to do everything I can to protect animals. I’m also proud to announce that I have officially become a vegetarian and will slowly work towards becoming totally vegan.”

What made Georges give up the cruel stuff? One word: Earthings.

Yes, sir!  One of Ecorazzi’s favorite documentaries convinced the big guy to put down the meat. To learn more about this great film, check our exclusive interview with Earthlings creator Shaun Monson. 

Welcome to the club, Georges! 

thanks to Gary from Evolotus PR for the tip! 

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