Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine applauds the work of vegan cookbook authors, whose work shows that flavor doesn’t have to be sacrificed for health. It recently released a list of the Best Five Cookbooks of the Decade, which includes work from former VN contributor Rory Freedman, actress Alicia Silverstone, and celebrity chef Tal Ronnen. Although the cookbooks differ in style and tone, they all emphasize the health benefits of transitioning to a plant-based diet. Freedman’s cheeky Skinny Bitch in the Kitch, which she co-authored with Kim Barnouin, doles out healthy recipes in a no-nonsense tone. Silverstone’s book, The Kind Diet, emphasizes the benefits of a vegan macrobiotic diet while Ronnen’s The Conscious Cook focuses on making meatless dishes flavorful and satisfying.