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So, I've had 'The Kind Diet' book sitting around on my bookshelf forever but haven't had a chance to dive in yet until this last week! I started with the recipe section (hehe) and then started reading! Last night I made a trip to Whole Foods (I like to call it Whole Paycheck) and made some staple purchases so I can start 'flirting'. I made Alicia's Magical Healing Soup for dinner and it was delicious......even my boyfriend loved it but I had to add a little meat for his serving! I had the soup for left over's this morning before heading out skiing and when I got home I tried out the 'Weight Loss Carrot-Daikon Tea'! It was warm and delicious!

So, there are a few items that are really new to me that I wanted to see if I could get some help out on. Maybe if people had pictures or brand names to send my way. One of the items is the umeboshi plum.....I found a 'ume vinegar' but couldn't find an actual plum. Also, I made the tea according to the directions, but I wanted to see if anyone had a picture of their version so I could see if I made it somewhat close to correctly!

Thanks guys! I took some pics of what I have made that hopefully I can get posted soon!

Meow

I too enjoy the 'Kind Diet' book because it's not a "diet" as much as eating well. I'm taking baby steps to eating a bit healthier. For my spouse and I I'm trying to make more meat-less dinners each week. I only have meat in a dinner, so it's not too often. He eats it daily and simply refuses to go without, so I compromise with yummy dinners! I too love Whole Foods and it can certainly break a budget. If you like grains, they often have a place (in Whole Foods, Krogers) to purchase by weight - you can get only as much as you need. I have a store nearby called Fresh Foods where I can buy fresh leafy greens by weight, so only what I need (then it won't go bad before I eat it). Many brands seem to be offering more veggie food now - Campbell's soup has several that are vegetarian friendly. There is also Boca, LiteLife and Morning Star Farms. They may not be the raw ingredients you want but they won't break a budget (if you just need something to add to a meal) Hope it's going well for you and I'd like to hear about what else you've been cooking.