Vegetarian Star

We told you to stick around and it paid off! Here’s part two of our interview with news anchor Nicole Lapin.

You’ve been involved with several charitable organizations and campaigns like the United Nation’s “Girl Up” initiative. Are there any vegetarian, animal rights, sustainable food or environmental organizations you’re particularly fond of?
You caught me! I can’t say no when a good cause asks for my help…I know, I know, that sounds so Pollyannaish, but it’s true. I have done some work for the Humane Society and am happy to help with any other organizations that need it.

I’ve read in some of your other interviews that you’ve mastered putting together a vegan meal in the most unlikely of places, including gas stations. Can you name some healthy vegan ideas from places where it’s hard to find vegan food like vending machines and convenience stores?
I have to say, I’ve eaten every meal at Starbucks more often than I’d like to admit. They have some really wonderful new options with Two Moms In The Raw and Peeled dried fruit.

What’s the veg environment like at CNBC/MSNBC? Are there sufficient vegan options in the cafeteria or do you usually go out or order in for lunch?
Well, since I start on the air at 5am…My “lunch” is still while people are eating breakfast. But, yes, lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Sometimes I bring something fancy to make a regular salad feel special, like an avocado or hearts of palm.

I remember reading that your parents didn’t want you to watch any news when you were younger, but you always found a way to sneak around and keep up with coverage of things like the Gulf War when they weren’t looking. Obviously at a very young age, you had already determined you loved media. Now that you’re such a successful journalist, is the sneaking around you did when you were younger to fulfill your passion something you and your mother laugh about?
It’s funny; I still don’t have time to watch a lot of news. I still have the Sunday shows that I catch but my schedule is so nuts, that ironically, I still have to sneak to watch the news these days. It’s still a guilty pleasure after all these years.

Finally, who’s your favorite vegetarian or vegan celebrity?
I have to give a shout out to the new “power vegans” in business/politics- welcome to the club: Bill Clinton, Steve Wynn, Bill Ford and Mort Zuckerman!

For part one of Nicole’s interview, visit here.

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