Peta UK's Sexiest Vegan Of 2014 Contest (PICTURES)

Vote Now For The UK's Sexiest Vegan
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Best dressed meat eater, most humorous fruitarian and nerdiest pescatarian.

None of these contests exist.

But one that you can vote in is PETA's annual search for the UK’s sexiest vegan.

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Sophia is a soldier in the karma army

Four women and four men, all of whom are proud vegans and animal rights advocates are now in the running and you can vote for them here.

So far we’re pretty taken by Seth, who says if he were an animal, he would be “a rhino, because I’m short-sighted, bad-tempered, chunky, vegan and covered in body armour.”

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Seth: 'I'm short-sighted, bad-tempered, chunky, vegan and covered in body armour'

Meanwhile we’re also keen on Sophia, who describes herself as a “cat lady, artist, adventurer and soldier in the karma army.”

"Compassion for others is not only a sign of strength but also a big turn-on", says PETA's Yvonne Taylor.

Peta's sexiest vegans 2014
Gareth Oxford, Oxfordshire(01 of08)
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Plant-powered wildlife artist. Vegan for animals, for the planet, and for my body. (credit:Peta UK)
Seth Brighton, East Sussex(02 of08)
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People say, "if you were an animal, what animal would you be", I say a rhino, because Im a short sighted, bad tempered, chunky, vegan, covered in body armour. (credit:Peta UK)
Byron Colchester, Essex(03 of08)
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Fit, fun and a compassionate dad. (credit:Peta UK)
Kate Hornsey, London(04 of08)
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Northern actress, living in London, animal loving, green tea obsessed, bikram gal. Vegan forever !!! (credit:Peta UK)
Matthew Ripley, Derbyshire(05 of08)
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I'm a fun-loving guy who stands up for what he believes in. (credit:Peta UK)
Sophia, Loughborough, Leicestershire. (06 of08)
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Cat lady, artist, adventurer and soldier in the karma army. (credit:Peta UK)
Lisa-Marie Dundee, Angus(07 of08)
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I am an animal loving vegan with the hope and belief that one day all animals will be treated as equals. (credit:Peta UK)
Jenna Glasgow, Lanarkshire(08 of08)
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I'm Jenna, I'm cat daft, passionate about healthy eating and addicted to vego chocolate bars! (credit:Peta UK)

"Everyone who entered this contest is a winner because they know that the best thing that people can do for animals, the planet and their own health is to go vegan."

Voting runs until 11 April and PETA will announce the winners on 15 April.

The lucky pair will each be treated to a night for two and lunch at a vegetarian country house hotel in Cumbria, plus a vegan dinner for two.

Feel inspired? Here are some delicious vegan recipes...

Vegan Recipes
Veggie Burgers With Pomegranate Ketchup(01 of28)
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South Indian Mushroom & Peas Curry(02 of28)
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Get the South Indian Mushroom & Peas Curry recipe by Veg Recipes Of India (credit:Veg Recipes Of India)
Spiced Chickpea Crepes With Soybean Paneer(03 of28)
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Lemony Quinoa Salad With Shaved Vegetables(04 of28)
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Get the Lemony Quinoa Salad with Shaved Vegetables recipe (credit:Tina Rupp/Food & Wine)
Wintry Mushroom, Kale And Quinoa Enchiladas(05 of28)
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Get the Wintry Mushroom, Kale, and Quinoa Enchiladas recipe by Gena Hamshaw via Food52 (credit:Gena Hamshaw/Food52)
Green-Lentil Curry(06 of28)
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Get the Green-Lentil Curry recipe (credit:Quentin Bacon/Food & Wine)
Penne With Sweet Summer Vegetables(07 of28)
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Get the Penne with Sweet Summer Vegetables recipe Gena Hamshaw via Food52 (credit:Gena Hamshaw/Food52)
Grilled Tofu Steaks With Piquillo Salsa Verde(08 of28)
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Get the Grilled Tofu Steaks with Piquillo Salsa Verde recipe (credit:Stephanie Foley/Food & Wine)
Punjabi Dum Aloo(09 of28)
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Get the Punjabi Dum Aloo recipe by Veg Recipes Of India (credit:Veg Recipes Of India)
Quinoa Salad With Sugar Snap Peas(10 of28)
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This simple spring salad works well as a side dish or main since the quinoa is packed with protein. Fresh snap peas and toasted pumpkin seeds offer lots of texture.Get the Quinoa Salad with Sugar Snap Peas recipe (credit:Quentin Bacon/Food & Wine)
Tempeh With Apricots And Capers (11 of28)
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Get the Tempeh with Apricots and Capers recipe (credit:Gentl & Hyers)
Sweet And Spicy Grilled Tofu With Cabbage-Carrot Slaw(12 of28)
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Radish Sambar(13 of28)
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Get the Radish Sambar recipe by Veg Recipes Of India (credit:Veg Recipes Of India)
Stir-Fried Vegetables With Lemongrass (14 of28)
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Get the Stir-Fried Vegetables with Lemongrass recipe (credit:Kana Okada/Food & Wine)
Sprouted Mung Bean Saute(15 of28)
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Get the Sprouted Mung Bean Saute recipe by viblanco via Food52 (credit:viblanco/Food52)
Rice Noodles With Asian Pesto(16 of28)
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Get the Rice Noodles with Asian Pesto recipe (credit:Aimee Herring)
Pot-Roasted Eggplant With Tomatoes And Cumin(17 of28)
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Get the Pot-Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Cumin recipe (credit:Quentin Bacon/Food & Wine)
Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie(18 of28)
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Get the Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie recipe by Gena Hamshaw via Food52 (credit:Gena Hamshaw/Food52)
Miso-Glazed Tofu With Pan-Seared Shiitakes And Asparagus(19 of28)
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Fava Bean And Fennel Soup(20 of28)
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Get the Fava Bean and Fennel Soup recipe (credit:Lisa Linder)
Tofu, Veggie And Sesame Fried Rice(21 of28)
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Get the Tofu, Veggie and Sesame Fried Rice recipe (credit:New Media Publishing)
Black Bean-Chipotle Burgers(22 of28)
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Get the Black Bean-Chipotle Burgers recipe (credit:Rita Maas)
Bean, Corn And Squash Stew(23 of28)
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Mustard-Crusted Tofu With Kale And Sweet Potato(24 of28)
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Get the Mustard-Crusted Tofu with Kale and Sweet Potato recipe by Anitalectric via Food52 (credit:Anitalectric/Food52)
Lentil Burgers(25 of28)
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Get the Lentil Burgers recipe (credit:EatingWell)
Quinoa And Tofu Smoked Salad(26 of28)
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Open-Faced Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches With Creamy Celeriac Sauce(27 of28)
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Vegan Migas(28 of28)
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Get the Vegan Migas recipe (credit:EatingWell)
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Helen Flanagan(01 of29)
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Eva Mendes(02 of29)
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Alexandra Burke(03 of29)
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Rylan Clark(04 of29)
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Pamela Anderson(05 of29)
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Jodie Marsh(06 of29)
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Kelly Brook(07 of29)
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Lauren Goodger(08 of29)
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Alicia Silverstone(09 of29)
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Ricky Whittle(10 of29)
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Tamara Ecclestone(11 of29)
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Keeley Hazell(12 of29)
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Jamelia(13 of29)
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Elisabetta Canalis 2(14 of29)
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Jessica-Jane Clement(15 of29)
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Pamela Anderson (16 of29)
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Sadie Frost(17 of29)
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Boss Models(18 of29)
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Tamara Ecclestone(19 of29)
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Jenna Jameson(20 of29)
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Steve O(21 of29)
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Julian Clary(22 of29)
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Amanda Holden(23 of29)
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Elisabetta Canalis(24 of29)
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Tommy Lee(25 of29)
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Natalie Imbruglia(26 of29)
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Joss Stone(27 of29)
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Pamela Anderson(28 of29)
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Tamara Ecclestone(29 of29)
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