If you promise to go vegan, we'll give you cookies.

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If it seems like veganism is catching on, maybe that's because it is. Hey, when a writer at Forbes.com declares, "My health care plan is a vegan diet," it's time to wake up and smell the tempeh. After all, it's not like the basic four food groups scheme was carved in stone on Mount Sinai (in fact, it was invented by the USDA in 1956 under the watchful eyes of the meat and dairy industries). In other words, there are plenty of excellent reasons to choose the vegan lifestyle...at least 101 of 'em, for sure. Plus, for those of you who go for that sort of stuff, there's also the celebrity appeal:

- Natalie Portman

- Alicia Silverstone

- Woody Harrelson

Jocks, take note:

- A vegan football player

- A vegan hockey player

Bible Thumpers?

- Maybe one day, The Pope

You may already know that factory farming sucks while Isa's cookies rock. But just in case, here's a comprehensive list to aim you in the direction of vegan bliss.

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