Foxy Navy Vet Credits Vegan Eating With Giving Her Exceptional Health
For Immediate Release:
May 8, 2012
Contact:
Shakira Croce 202-483-7382
Roseville, Calif. -- The competition to be named PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door is heating up, and 31-year-old Roseville resident Stephanie George-Mello just may take home the grand prize. She has beaten out hundreds of other entrants from across the U.S. to become one of 10 female contestants to advance to the final round in PETA's contest. Two lucky winners (one female and one male) will each receive a free trip to Hawaii, courtesy of the PETA Member Advantage Program.
"On average, vegetarians are slimmer and healthier than meat-eaters are—and they save more than 100 animals a year from the violence of factory farms, slaughterhouses, and fishing nets," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "One look at our radiant finalists proves that there's nothing sexier than kindness."
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, George-Mello went vegetarian seven years ago and has since gone vegan, as have her niece and her niece's boyfriend. A Navy friend's wife introduced her to delicious meatless meals such as faux-chicken pot pie, and learning about the health benefits of vegetarian eating solidified George-Mello's determination to go meat-free. Since going vegetarian, she feels that her health has improved significantly. Trained as an emergency medical technician in the service, George-Mello is currently studying to become a physician assistant. Her hobbies include anything active and outdoors, volunteering at an animal sanctuary, rock climbing, and yoga.
To see photos of George-Mello and the other sexy vegetarian finalists, please click here. The voting—which can be done on PETA's website and by texting—ends on May 14, and the two winners will be announced on May 21.
For more information and to vote in the contest, please visit PETA.org or click here.
Three factors will be considered when PETA chooses the winners: the number of votes received from the public, the enthusiasm demonstrated by the entrants in living and promoting a vegetarian lifestyle, and PETA's assessment of the entrants' attractiveness.
