A review by jo_is_lit
The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet by Alicia Silverstone

2.0

I wanted to like this book. I tried to like this book. But I couldn't. I decided to read it bc I saw a youtube clip of the author speaking about her health journey and sparked a bit of curiosity on my part. But... every meal she featured look unappetizing. Her language felt insultingly simplistic. There are other terms besides "nasty" to describe an unhealthy food or habit. She is a die hard vegan and, as if that is not restrictive enough, she doesn't eat all vegetables and spices. She does not eat nightshade vegetables (like eggplant or tomatoes) and does not believe we should season our foods very much. 1) I love tomato sauce and it makes meatless dishes a happier experience. 2) Eggplant Parmesan is one of the few restaurant options that allow me to reduce my meat consumption while still participating in whatever celebratory meal my family is participating in.

I wouldn't suggest this book to a friend or anyone contemplating veganism.