''The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight and Saving the Planet'' is a
vegan
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal product—particularly in diet—and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. An individual who follows the diet or philosophy is known as a vegan. ...
cookbook written by actress and
animal rights
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activist
Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone ( ; born October 4, 1976) is an American actress. She made her film debut in the thriller '' The Crush'' (1993), earning the 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, and gained further prominence at age 16 as a ...
.
Silverstone told ''
New York Times
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'' interviewer Patrick Healy that for three years she has turned down roles in films and television to have time to work on her book, as well as do plays.
A follow up book was published in 2014, ''The Kind Mama.''
References
External links
Author's website
2009 non-fiction books
Vegan cookbooks
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