>Kirt:
>> Cooked vegans appear to last longer before they experience trouble.

Carol:
>I've heard this said many times, but -- and I know I've asked
>this before just recently -- do you think it's by virtue of the
>cooking itself, or do you think that the difference lies in the
>different food choices people make when they're eating raw foods
>as opposed to cooked ones?  I'd really like to hear more people's
>thoughts on this question.  I think it's an important one.

I'd guess it's because they are eating grains, probably lots of them, and
probably beans, soy, etc. A double-edged sword for sure but these foods do
have more proteins, b vitamins etc.

FWIW, raw vegans who rely on lots of sprouts might stave off problems for a
while too. Who knows?

Cheers,
Kirt

Secola  /\  Nieft
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