Richard Miller wrote:
>I'm trying to find out what
> is healthy and what's not? You can eat all kinds of junk food and still keep
> your vegan idea. Like non fat salad dressing, pickles, crackers, breads, can
> food, box food, and the list goes on or ok or not?

I agree with this and would further assert that most vegans
are junk food vegans.

>I'm so confused I feel if
> I eat anything besides raw fruit and veggie and some nuts and seeds I'm
> doing something wrong.

Mostly raw vegetables and fruits is good with emphasis
on dark green leaves will be great. Some cooked
legumes and colored root vegetables are also good.
A little extra virgin olive oil or avocado and some
cooked whole grains and a reliable, adequate source
of B12 and maybe even some preformed algae-based DHA
can round out the balance of kcals. Mild calorie
restriction and very high fiber (from food, not
supplements) will also greatly decrease your risks
of CHD, type II diabetes, and most types of cancers.

> I also know that I eat in the top 15% of Americans.
> (Stress = Burger King) Being in the top 15% American is like saying I only
> smoke a half pack of cig. instead of my regular 2 packs. I am just trying to
> get a grip of how to eat healthy. The more I know the more confused I get.

I agree with this, too. It is estimated that about 35% of
known cancers are associated with tobacco use and about
55% with inappropriate nutritional habits. PMID: 15281219