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The Kind Diet shows how to ease your way into veganism
Vegan eats can be tasty treats that are good for your health

* Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Servings: Makes 12

e 1/2 cup Earth Balance butter substitute

3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter (preferably unsweetened and unsalted)
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs or 10 graham cracker squares

1/4 cup maple sugar or other granulated sweetener

1 cup grain-sweetened, non-dairy chocolate or carob chips

1/4 cup soy or rice or nut milk

1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds or peanuts

 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
  
    

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Being ve sain has many benefits which

include a —— lesser chance of cancer, a

and a stronger heart. A study done by
the International Journal of Cancer found that red meat is
strongly associated with breast cancer. Studies done at the
German Cancer Research Centre suggest that this is due
to the immune system of vegetarians being stronger and
more effective in killing off cancerous tumour cells thanks
to their diet. Because vegetables, whole grains, and soy
products have lower calories and less fat, vegetarians are
slimmer and have a faster metabolism. Going “green” also
helps rid the body of toxins, much like a detox, that can
pollute the body and cause illness.

Actress Alicia Silverstone’s new book The Kind Diet
explores different types of veganism, from the “flirt” to
the “superhero vegan.” In her book, Silverstone describes
how it is important not to dive right into a new meal plan,
but rather, sample new foods and slowly add new recipes
and snacks one day at a time so you do not become
overwhelmed and binge on all the former foods you
enjoyed. Silverstone realizes that it is nearly impossible to
drop normal nutritional habits and start from scratch, so
she suggests going in steps until you become comfortable
with all the new foods in your diet.

“Flirts learn to dip a toe in the vegan pool, reducing
their meat intake and swapping out a few key foods
for plant-based substitutes to begin feeling the results.
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and veggies!” she says.

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