Should we eat raw corn? It's tasty and satiating, but is it too hard to digest?

Hi everyone, I’m currently navigating some pushback from family regarding my 80/10/10 lifestyle. The main concern raised is the environmental impact of shipping tropical fruits into the UK, specifically the carbon footprint compared to eating locally grown, cooked foods. I’m committed to this path, but I also want to be mindful of my environmental footprint. I’ve started exploring ways to source more fruit locally, focusing on UK-grown staples like apples and pears to bridge that gap. I know many of you have faced similar scepticism from friends or family. How do you handle these conversations? Do you have any tips for staying true to the diet while also addressing valid concerns about sustainability? [ @Doug Graham] – I’ve seen your previous posts about the social dynamics of this lifestyle and would love to hear your perspective on navigating these family "friction points" with grace. Looking forward to hearing how you’ve all managed these situations!' P.S. from my memory in Doug's health book - he had quotes, probably more than 1 saying writing about environmental reasons to follow a raw diet , and how to handle people against it, could readers (you )please help me find these quotes in the comments?

I just saw the interview with you @Doug Graham and Janett Flores and you said that beans cause osteoporosis. I don’t eat beans anyways but I am curious what does beans contain which causes osteoporosis? And what about young green peas? Can young, raw peas be considered fruits? Or are they beans/legumes too and cause osteoporosis? Thanks 🙏

.....And continuing rigorous physical activity. Age 73. Just took my blood pressure at the dentist office: 104/65. Here is what AI says: "For some individuals, such as trained athletes or those with specific genetic profiles, this is a normal baseline" 120/70 ideal for a male 18 to 25 130/80 for 73 years old male

Hey friends, What's your stance on buying Dole bananas or other fruit? Do you avoid at all costs because of the agregious human and environmental rights violations or do you see it as a necessary evil to be able to eat enough bananas? I generally avoid them whenever possible because I don't want to support that but here on Crete the only alternative to Dole bananas are the local greenhouse grown bananas, which are much more expensive and sometimes tough to get enough of. It's a bit frustrating.