Lacto avo vegetarian- What most people are. Eggs and milk are allowed in the diet, but no meat. Lacto vegetarian- No eggs. No meat. Everything else is fine. Avo vegetarian- Eats eggs, but no meat or milk. Pescatarian- Technically not vegetarian, but a lot of pescatarians call themselves vegetarian. They can eat fish, eggs, and milk, but the rest of meat is out. Vegan- No meat or animal products. Honey is border-line.
A raw food vegan diet does not consist of foods that have been cooked. Pasteurized milks, and cooked meats are also not a part of a raw food vegan diet.
A food that would not be a good source of iron in a vegan diet is white bread.
Leafy green vegetables are probably the most important food in anyone's diet.
The Vegan diet is not for everyone. Be sure to consult your doctor first. Some examples of a vegan are avoidance of animal in everything even non food items, avoidance in animal products.
Bruce Springsteen commits to a raw-food, vegan diet. He has stated publicly that dairy affects his singing ability.
It can be. You can have a low sodium vegan diet.
Most recipe books and online food sites will have a section catering to vegetarian and or vegan diets. Make sure that you are clear about your dietary restrictions before buying food.
The website, http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/index.html is an excellent resource for someone watching to start a vegan diet. It includes topics such as, vegan nutrition, vegan food pyramid and meal planners.
A typical healthy raw food vegan diet consists of a mix of three majory food groups. These include sweet fruits, leafy greens, and high-fat plants. The exact ratio of these foods varies depending on the individual.
Try your local mega-marts or health food specialty stores for these supplements. There are several brands and types available that are vegan-friendly.
It depends. Some vegans consider their cats, for example, to be obligate carnivores, and feed them conventional cat food. Others feed their cats a vegan diet supplemented with taurine and other nutrients. Many vegans understand that dogs are omnivores and can thrive on a vegan diet. Rabbits and other small animals are naturally vegan and thrive on a vegan diet.
If by "raw food diet" you mean "raw vegan" than yes. It is the ultimate health and healing diet, used to treat and reverse cancer in cancer patients.