jennhsu

I love the concept of "The Kind Diet," and the way Alicia emphasizes that veganism is a way to make food choices that are kind to your body, the planet and (of course) to animals. She takes veganism away from deprivation and constantly saying "no" to certain foods, and moves it towards saying "yes" to a kinder lifestyle. That being said, I found the tone of the book annoying, which is why I didn't give it five stars. Alicia seems to think that because she is a celebrity, people are dying to know every detail of her life, and while some of her advice and tips are genuinely useful, others are just over-sharing (I don't need to know what foods make Alicia feel gassy/constipated/bloated, etc.). I also got sick of looking at pictures of Alicia throughout the book. Frankly, I wasn't reading it because I'm a fan of "Clueless," so I just wasn't interested in her photos and personal anecdotes. Despite all this, the book is an excellent introduction to veganism. It also offers an impressive collection of recipes that range from comfort foods that omnivores wouldn't even notice are vegan to more adventurous ethnic dishes. I'm really excited to try the recipes for guacamole bean dip and homemade peanut butter cups!

2022-11-14 18:27