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It was eleven years ago that Alicia Silverstone first embraced her the vegan lifestyle that she claims made her the happy-go-lucky gal you see today.

The Clueless actress chatted with MTV News about her cook book, entitled, The Kind Diet, which she credits for a number of positive health benefits.

Alicia explains, “I felt so much better, and I used to take an asthma inhaler and I used to get allergy shots–and all that stuff went away. And my skin got great.” She summarizes the tome by saying, “What I’m really trying to do is give you all the most valid information available in a really concise, fun way. I tried making it a really fun conversation.”

Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer to maintain my healthy glow from bathing in the blood of virgins.

Gallery Info: Alicia Silverstone out walking in NYC.