Hi Amanda & SouthernBelle
This is too funny......I just started scrolling through to see if there's a new site, AND I'm eating raw pumpkin seeds. This one looked new, so I thought I'd check it out. I was a vegetarian (ovo-lacto.....eats dairy and fish/seafood) until about four years ago, and am beginning to return to it.
If you enjoy cooking, you'll have new avenues to explore combining foods, and if you're not thrilled with the idea of cooking, you'll be amazed at how simple and easy good food is to prepare.
I am going to encourage you to buy organic produce, of good quality, whenever possible. Try it side-by-side with traditional store purchased produce, and I think you'll notice how much better the color and taste of the organic is. Plus, it's better for you nutritionally.
I'm not an expert, but I'll share my information if you're interested. This is going to be a large forum eventually, don't you think?