I think you are being steered in a very distructive direction. You are only 24 the disasterous effects of eating meat and dairy products probably have not hit you yet. You don't have to eat a raw food diet. However you ABSOLUTELY do not need meat and dairy in you diet please go to this website http://www.vivausa.org/guides/healthiestdietofall1.htm or visit Dr. McDougalls website for more information.