Help convincing very strict parents to go RAW vegan?!
I've been a vegan for a year, and would really like to go raw vegan.
But, my parents are the kind that have never even met a vegan, and my family knows nothing about nutrition (they are the kind who are all either naturally slim or just stay over weight), and don't know a thing about veganism except the myths that "all vegans suffer from lack of nutrition"... (and that we don't consume or use animal products)
And well, to put it plainly, this is how they think:
-It doesn't matter if theres protein in your bread (or something else), protein must strictly come from soy [edame ( I'm sure I spelled that wrong)] beans, or your vegan bocca (Uhg... processed to the max) burgers, or peanutbutter (still not lovin' it :( )
-It will *ALWAYS* lack nutrition, the stuff our planet originally coped out for us apparently can't be enough for me...
-It can't be filling.
-I'll become deadly thin. (I know about the whole vegan skinny, and the "skinny b**ch" diet, but I don't care for that. And I've seen other raw vegans prove that wrong...)
Ect, other vegan myths...
What I'm asking for is an educational website for begginers in raw veganism for my parents to read, I really hate the taste of processed foods like the bocca I have to eat, the bread, peanutbutter... and I want to be healthier!
I DO pay attention to how many grahams of protein I get, how many fruits and veggies (Well, thats already 90% of my diet, but I still make sure), my calcium intake, zinc, ect ,ect, ect, even take extra vitamin pills just in case.
I know my parents care, so please don't try to convince me to not...
I'm trying to find them a good website to help them understand my point, here, rather than just saying "No, forget you, I'm doing what I want, who cares if you're concerned."
Thanks so much! :)
Answers:
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If you make most of your own foods, I suggest you just start making raw food yourself.
Try getting semi-annual trips to a nutritionist to get your blood tested. This can prove to your parents that you are healthy.
You definitely need a high-power blender for a raw diet, which will be expensive, but if you have a job you can pay for it.
Vegan, with a heavy interest in raw foodism, some vegan and raw vegan friends.
You've already gone vegan on your own. Honestly, it sounds like your parents are set with their beliefs and aren't going to change them. I personally think the best thing you could do is just let them know you're avoiding cooked foods for health reasons, and cook your food on your own. You don't have to scream at them "I'm a raw vegan now and I don't care what you think! Get used to it!', just say something like "I'm going to try and eat more raw vegetables and avoid fried/cooked foods for a while". Then just do it on your own. I'm sure they'll get used to it.
