alicia silverstone may not be a nutrionist or a chef, but the book is an amazing amalgamation of all of the research she's ever done into health, and she's done a LOT!
the kind diet
but the book goes a step further from other vegan books, in talking about lifestyle, stocking your kitchen, eating less processed food and sugar and answering a bunch of nutritional questions and concerns often associated with going vegan (like where do i get calcium for instance). she's also been influenced by the raw food movement and macrobiotics which gives her recipes and advice a certain advantage.
the recipes are pretty good, although not all of the ingredients are immediately available to me living in the UK and some are a bit too out-there for me (collard greens for breakfast, serious?). but if you're looking to incorporate more beans and pulses into your diet, then she's right on the mark, as the recipes looks interesting and flavourful, and different.
i can't wait to try out the chocolate peanut butter cups, oozy guacamole bean dip, peach crumble and the black soybean and kabocha squash stew!
there's only a couple of times that i think she slips and doesn't really back up what she says with enough evidence, but for the most part i think it's well structured and well delivered, and if it gets more people eating less animal produce then she will have done a great service to nature and animals.
there are a couple of moments in the kind diet
there's also discussion about good exercise, both inner and outer, and the importance of reviewing your emotional connection with food; this i find really interesting, as i am coming to believe that this is more and more important for society as a whole - we've stopped experiencing eating and enjoying food with family and friends, instead we are seeing food as fuel, as a composition of nutrients, rather than a sensory experience. i don't know about you but i love to plunge my hand into a bag of buckwheat, drizzle honey onto bread and feel the warm gooey texture of hot chocolate puddings (it's all very Amelie
so, congratulations to alicia for writing such an amazing book, and for helping everyone feel and look their best!
ps. i've finished another book - i'm on a roll - which i'm very excited to share with you all. hint: ever heard of roald dahl's granddaughter?
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