I definitely empathize with you, and I can see your daughter’s side as well.

There is a way to please both of you!

To your daughter’s credit, there are many raw vegans who only eat fruits & vegetables and are still getting enough nutrients and protein, but there is a catch:

- The food must be 100% organic, because commercially grown produce is nutrient depleted. See this article for details: http://houseofverona.com/?p=324

- As long as your daughter is eating an abundance of raw produce, she is getting plenty of protein, but again, see this article for the explanation: http://www.fresh-network.com/acatalog/but-where-do-you-get-your-protein.html

- The most important thing is to rotate the fruits and vegetables, and not to stick to the same old ingredients. This way, she will be getting enough amino acids to make proteins, and enough of the different nutrients. Try going to supermarkets of other ethnicities, such as an Asian market, because they have a lot of exotic foods that can help her get her needed intakes of each nutrient.

Here is a short video of Tim VanOrden, who is an amazing athlete, but eats a similar diet to what your daughter eats, and explains how he is able to build more muscle as a result: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae-dlHOmwk4

Overall, the biggest thing is to support her, although it may not feel right in the short-run. Have you asked her why she eats the way she does? She may have a good reason. If this is a phase, she will grow out of it. If it’s not a phase, then try to accept her the way she is. She clearly sounds to be very health-conscious and the more she researches, the more she will find out what is best for her.

Does that answer your question?