[ssmith]

There is much debate about Vegan, Vegetarian or not...but I wanted to let everyone know that a close friend of mine....who for many years now has been eating mostly in the raw and juicing- a true Vegan- has gotten some parasites, viruses and trace metals from the the raw fruits and vegetables.

She began feeling bad and finally found a doctor in Chicago who did many tests. Now her diet is very restricted but she is feeling better.

Apparently we have to be very very careful, you see other countries use untreated sewage for fertilizer and the soils have different parasites, viruses etc.

Now I am not saying don't eat veggies or fruit.... just be careful. You see my friend was very clean and washed her fruits and veggies fastidiously. She now uses a couple of drops of grape seed extract in the water to clean the fruits and veggies....her doctor wanted her to use Clorox a couple of drops....but she could not stand the taste!

Stay Well!!!!!