The Frugivore Diet

HOW TO SHARE LFRVism WITH YOUR FRIENDS AS A RAW VEGAN STUDENT :)

2012-01-23T08:33:46.000Z

Most of my friends in college are not raw vegans, but they definatley love fruit, do their best to stay as healthy as they can, and enjoy the company of others. What is great about being a student is trying and learning new things! For this reason, I always try to encourage those friends of mine who may see my lifestyle as daunting to try it out for atleast one meal and see how they feel!

1) Do your friends ask you about your lifestyle?

2) Have any of your friends gone vegan after getting to know you?

3) How do you share your healthy lifestyle with your friends?

4) Tips to explaining your lifestyle to others/ friends

5) Tips for staying motivated in social settings whe you are the LFRV minority

6) Anything else ;)

Thanks everyone!

DEALING WITH THE 'DRONES'

2010-12-20T16:59:36.000Z

We ALL have the friends or just people we've come across that question this lifestyle, and it can get to be a but much sometimes as well as difficult to not sound defensive or like a 'know it all'. Please share how you deal with this issue/ how you think going about this lifestyle should be shared with friends, family, and acquaintances.

It is imporatant to keep in mind that most of the time people will question you because they care about you, and don't want to see you go down a wrong path. Friends and family like to socialize with us, and this often envolves eating. When it becomes too difficult to socialize or for others to respect this way of life, this sometimes means you have to rethink your friendships and relationships with these people.

Never let people's doubts bring you down or make you feel discouraged. Try your best to be open-minded about others concerns, do your research, solidify your reasoning, set your own standards, and share what you can with those who respect you.

1) How do you deal with your parents questioning/ concerns, not eating their prepared food,and not offending them?

2) How do you deal with your friends concerns?

3) How do you make your relationships with your friends nd family work in social situations?

4) Have any of your friends become interested in vegetarianism, veganism, or raw veganism?

5) Has this ruined any of your frienships with people?

6) What do you think is vital when it comes to answering people's questions without coming of as a ' raw vegan elitist supremist' ?

7) How do you find the majority of people view your explainations? Do you find them to be more interested in the lifestyle or turned off?

8) ****TIps on how to stay sane and deal with the feelings of helplessness when you see people you are about going down the path to disease, depression, destrection, death..... etc.

**** If you only answer one of these questions, please help answer 8!

Keep it up you strong 30BADers! Thank you for your responses :)

OH THE HOLIDAYS

2010-12-20T07:41:23.000Z

1) Holday parties: What do you eat before/ there/after?

2) Where do you like to shop for gifts?

3) How to go about socializing without alcohol ( seems pretty straight forward I know, but input is appreciated)

4) Share your New Years plans! How do you plan on keeping it LFRV?

5) What leisure activities do you enjoy over your break?

6) Anything else!

Thanks and hope you all are having an amazing holdiay break, keeping warm, hydrated, and carbed up!

THANKSGIVING

2010-12-20T07:29:49.000Z

I have to say I am really thankful to follow a LFRV lifestyle.

This year, I was able to go to a Vegan Thanskgiving potluck hosted by the university I attend. Although the majority of the food was cooked, I brought a raw zuchinni pasta ( which went over rather well might I say... spreadng the lfrv-ness! ) which I ate, and there wre some great fruit salad dessert options. It was really great to see so many people being passionate about veganism, and nice to be exposed to all of the alternative/ transition options rather than resorting to animal products for ingredients.

For those of your who celebrate, how did you all handle your Thanksgiving gathering this year?

1) What did you eat?

2) Did you bring your own dish? What was it? Did other peolple at it?

3) How did you deal with questioning from others?

4) What do want to do next year?

5) Any other tips :)

Thanks guys!

GENERAL TIPS

2010-08-13T16:57:40.000Z

Share your wealth of knowledge with us all :)

LFRV IN HIGHSCOOL

2010-08-12T05:03:26.000Z

Man do I wish I was LFRV in highschool... nuff said!

Highschool students (depending on the area/ school) can be judgemental, but also very open to new ideas. This is an important time in a student's life to start really defining themselves as an individual, take care of their health, and explore amazing friendships. Being LFRV helps to build emotional poise through "DRAMA", will help you stay focused on your studies, allow you to recover quicker from sports activites, and get the good quality sleep you need. Don't forget HYDRATION! Especially for the athletes. If you aren't on a sports team, try something new and join a team or rec. club.

For those who question your eating ( even if they are not the nicest about asking) just wear a smile and respond by saying you feel better and have more energy when you eat this way. Just leave it at that. If the person has more questions ( like... where do you get your protien?...) just remember to be pleasant, and never condescending. If you can muster up enough support on your campus, try starting a Health Awareness Club! You can all bring in different books, do simple research presentations, or even just watch some youtube videos and discuss them.

Let your performance soar and set healthy habits! People will watch you and be inspired =)

1. Easy Breakfast Ideas

2. Sack lunch that won't make a scene

3. Party snacks to share with friends

4. What to take to a sports practice

5. Locker Snacks! :P

6. OTHERRR

STUDENT ON A BUDGET

2010-08-10T21:14:33.000Z

My mom tells me all the time: " You've got champagne tast on a beer budget." As ironic and cliche' as that sounds, she has a point. Raw food can get expensive, especially when you have student loans to worry about. So how do you budget your food expenses as a student to get the most organic glucose for your buck?

1. What are the most affordable high-sugar foods?

2. Should I talk to anyone special in the kitchen/ dining services/ grocery store?

3. How do I not incovenience my family?

4. Storing the food?

5. Other Suggestions

Thanks!!!

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REQUESTING HEALTHIER OPTIONS

2010-08-10T21:07:01.000Z

How do you go about asking your school's kitchen/ dining service for accomidating foods and services?

HITTIN' UP THE BAR LFRV STYLE

2010-08-10T21:04:42.000Z

So most of us (hopefully) are not drinking, but this shouldn't keep us from going to the bar or pub with friends if they really want to.

1. What do you do if someone buys you a drink?

2. What do you order/ drink?

3. How do you respond to "Why aren't you drinking?" without mentioning that you are Raw Vegan?

4. Other Tips!

Thanks all and stay safe! =)

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DINING OUT IN A GROUP

2010-08-10T21:01:38.000Z

We all know to go for the salads at any resaurant when we are with mainstream diet-ers, but what will keep you from looking like a salad hoard?

1. Do you bring anything with you into restaurants?

2. Absoloute special requests you should ask the restaurant about

3. Other good restaurants options for different types of cuisine? ( Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Middle East, Brazilian, Thai, etc.)

Thanks all <3

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STUDENT WITH A SOCIAL LIFE

2010-08-10T20:55:25.000Z

How do you mingle with your friends, stay envolved, and stay LFRV?

1. Do you have friends hat are raw vegan on campus?

2. Do you go to parties? What do you do?

3. At group events and mixers what do you do to avoid the pizza, soda, and beer?

4. What fun activities do you do with your friends that don't include eating SAD food, or food at all?

Thanks!

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DINING COLLEGE STUDENTS

2010-08-10T20:49:11.000Z

How do yo work in being LFRV into your dining plan as a college student?

1. School/ College you go to

2. What food they offer

3. What do you keep in your dorm

4. What's in your fridge

5. What would you do if you could have everything your way ( if you had a servant that peeled your organic bananas for you in your 5* dorm... etc. LOL)

6. Any extra tips!!!

Thanks guys!

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