‘House of Cards’ Star Kate Mara Joins the Conscious Celeb Club and Goes Vegan

You may know Kate Mara from her role as Zoe Barns on “House of Cards,” but now you can know her as the latest starlet to embrace the power of plants! More  celebrities are jumping on the bandwagon, and it is becoming readily apparent that eating vegan is not just a “health” trend anymore.

Mara claims her friends and family weren’t surprised by her diet change, but were shocked the star was able to give up cheese (clearly they haven’t tried these awesome vegan cheeses). Showing that her affinity for dairy was not enough to keep her from taking on a compassionate diet, Mara joins her sister, fellow actress Rooney Mara, along with a long list of celebs, including Peter Dinklage and Mayim Bialik, who have already made the conscious diet switch.

As more celebrities share their stories on why they’ve decided to adopt a vegan lifestyle, describing their passion for Animal rights or a desire to minimize their impact on the planet, what used to be considered a “fringe” diet is gaining popularity in mainstream culture. Mara’s choice to make the switch is a wonderful example of a celebrity who has been able to use their fame as a platform to spread the word about the multitudinous benefits of being a vegan. We wish Mara the best of luck with her new diet and are looking forward to more vegan celeb success stories!

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