hi kelli, i want to say i've been vegan since 1980 and feel really good
about it!  living near the santa cruz mountains we incorporate whole
grains and veggies to adapt to the cold, but would love to be a raw
foodist in more tropical climes.  no way would i eat raw meat, raw fish,
or raw eggs, but would savor fresh papaya, mango, guava, etc., not only
from the health perspective, but also from a compassionate one.  as far
as the blood types go, i take that kind of stuff with a grain of salt!  i
just watch what goes in and eat whole, organic foods while keeping
creative with clay, and stained glass works.  veganism is only a step in
the hierarchy of vegetarianism and the evolution of conscious and
compassionate living.  eco-living on the earth,  ananda