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Vegan or Raw?


Posted by Shez B.

The vegan community seems to be dividing into vegans and raw foodists. I can see that a lot of vegan foods are not healthy, such as ready made meals. Many vegans live off of those foods.

For me, I am nearly totally vegan (with some very occasional goat's and sheeps cheese) and I try to include as many raw foods as possible...probably about 5 fruits and 10 veg/day with lots of raw nuts and seeds.

Where do you stand?

 
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I can see the morality of being vegan. I can also see the nutritional value of most raw food. However, we know that certain vegetables (like corn, beans and potatoes) are indigestible raw and certain veggies are MORE nutritious when cooked, like tomatoes. Also, I feel like you aren't being cruel to a tomato by cooking it. If it's better for you, why not?
I think that is very stereotypical to assume that "most vegans" live off of boxed tv dinner meals.  I know a large community of vegans who eat very healthy meals and enjoy cooking - me included. 
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