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I'm not an old man, but I am not as young as many of the people on this board. My family has weak genetics. Almost everyone has died of a cardiovascular issue, cancer or diabetes. All of my living family members have a cardiovascular issue and eye problems. I've been reading in poor light and have been glued to a computer for years. I am the only person in my family who does not wear glasses or contacts. Many of my friends do, I have no need.

I have none of the health issues that plauge other members of my family.

Vegetarianism and veganism have kept me healthy for over a quarter century.

The only major health problems I have had have been sports injuries and gaining a little weight while I have been recovering from those injuries.

While I am at a point in my life where I can afford to eat whatever I like, I spent the bulk of my teen years, 20's and 30's living off vegetarian/vegan food that can be found in any supermarket:

Brown rice, beans ( one of the cheapest foods anywhere ), vegetables, and fruit. I'm human, I've also worked some crappy food in there as well.

I do not, and have not gone around making elaborate meal plans, measurements, had numberous medical tests, been "real careful" or any of the other dramatic things that people who say veg*sm is difficult to do right say that you need to do, to do it right.

I've only followed the basic advice found in any decent veg*n nutrition book and which you will find in a condensed version in those starter guides.

No offense