Heidi worked as a vegetarian for several years before to becoming a vegan cook, so settling down as a vegan cook was not a difficult challenge for her. While working on her new works, Van Pelt came upon an animal rights activist group.
After appearing on the local radio station Raw Health, Heidi was able to help her break through. Her act won her huge notoriety in Los Angeles, propelling her to the center of the Hollywood party scene.