Frugivores and Fruitatarians

An article in today's Chicago Tribune
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>http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/
>chi-0522_health_fruit_rmay22,1,7423199.story
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>tells of frugivores, or fruitatarians, like Joe Bernstein:
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>"The reasons people turn to fruitarianism vary. For some, like
>Bernstein, the motivation centers on conservation. Fruits fall from
>trees or vines naturally, and it isn't necessary to kill the plant to
>make a meal.
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[D-] Not killing the plant is good. But, oh my, he's eating the SEED!! Seeds are the progeny and purpose of the plants existence, and the potential for propagation of the species. And he is denying the plant that rite. How can he justify eating the plants children?!!!

>"Others, such as Dan McDonald, do it for the physical result, which
>he says manifests itself in a spiritual way. McDonald, who was a body-
>builder for 10 years before becoming a raw-food advocate, says that
>it's important to experiment to figure out what is best for the body."
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[D-] So, after eating a whole bowl of raw cherries can I expect it is the the achievement of Nirvana that follows? I guess some have different ideas of what a spiritual manifestation is.

>...
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>"According to Martha Muehe, who has been a raw foodist since 1999,
>her diet has alleviated most of her health problems, including her
>flawed eyesight.
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>"'I no longer have symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress
>disorder, hypoglycemia, migraines, allergies, sinusitis, postnasal
>drip, bronchitis, etc.' Muehe said."
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[D-] Ya, I had the same things happen when I converted to Country Music, or was it organic teas, or... well anyway, it was something.