| World Vegan News | October 19 2006 |
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The November 2006 edition of Shape Magazine has Alicia Silverstone on the cover with the caption "How Changing My Diet Changed My Life."
The article (pg 50) opens with a description of the changes that have taken place in Alicia's life over the eleven years since Clueless was released. It tells us:
"But the biggest change came eight years ago when she became a vegan."
Alicia is quoted:
"It transformed my life. My hair, my skin, my body - everything improved. Plus I have more energy."
And she says:
"My love of animals was the thing that initially prompted my diet change. But now I realize this kind of diet is really good for my body too."
Alicia says that at first she has a hard time figuring out what to eat and was loading up on high energy food that made her crash. But:
"As soon as Alicia started adding whole grains, vegetable proteins like tofu and beans, and lots of vegetables to her diet, she found that she felt good all day long. And no wonder: studies show that a plant based diet rich in these foods can help you prevent heart disease, lower your blood pressure, and cut your risk of cancer."
Alicia says,
"Within a few weeks of switching people started tell me I was glowing."
About vegan choices she says: "There are so many grains and vegetables and they are all amazing. Now I think in terms of taste, flavor, and texture. It is important to me to enjoy what I am eating."
Alicia also talks about exercise and about the importance of protecting the environment.
The magazine is currently on stands. Check it out. The cover story on Alicia Silverstone presents a great opportunity for letters to the editor from readers doing wonderfully on a vegan diet. If that's you, please write! The magazine says,
"Email us at hotlines@Shape.com. Please include your name, address and daytime phone number. Shape reserves the right to edit letters."
My thanks to Jen Kaden for calling our attention to this story.
Yours and the animals',
Karen Dawn.
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