FYI: I became a vegetarian in June 1995. I became a vegan in December 2006.
I've always thought the term "raw vegan" sounded like some sort of deviant lifestyle. It's a nice term, really. It describes a vegan who eats mostly or all raw food. It can be very healthy if you eat mostly fruits and veggies. If you eat mostly nuts, healthy may not be the best description.
I am entertaining the idea of becoming a raw vegan. I have experimented during the past week with a somewhat raw diet. I eat fruit--lots of it--until 1 or 2pm. Lunch is around 2:30pm and usually consists of a whole wheat wrap, small baked potato, lots of raw veggies, and homemade salsa. It is yummy, satisfying, and filling. There are possible snacks in the afternoon of nuts or veggies. Dinner is around 8 or 9pm and is either another wrap or more fruit.
I've also been loosely following the so-called food combining rules. Generally the rules say not to eat fruit with anything else and don't eat more than one processed/heavy/protein food at a time. I find that I am eating more than normal, yet losing weight. Fabulous!
Please don't ask where I will get my protein. It's the question most asked of vegans and the one we cringe to hear. Attention omnivores: fruits, veggies, nuts, and legumes ALL contain protein. That's right. Meat is not the only food that contains protein. My doctor agrees that my blood work is perfect and he is well aware of my dietary choices.
My family does not remotely eat this way, so I will be on my own here. Wish me luck!
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