Vegan

1206 readers

53 users here now

A community to discuss anything related to veganism.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

thisfro@slrpnk.net

Americans Wrongly Think Plant-Based Diets Are More Expensive, Survey Finds (vegconomist.com)

submitted 1 day ago by Sunshine@lemmy.ca to c/vegan@slrpnk.net

24 comments fedilink hide all child comments

A recent survey by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Morning Consult found that a majority of US adults incorrectly believe that a plant-based diet is more expensive than one that includes meat and dairy.

The survey, which polled 2,206 US adults between June 10 and June 12, 2025, revealed that more than 60% of respondents share this view. Baby Boomers were the most likely to think that plant-based eating is significantly more expensive, with 67% of them believing plant-based foods cost somewhat or much more than a typical Standard American Diet.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] distantsounds@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Beans are cheap.

Many Americans think meat, starch, & veg…instead of actual nutrients per ingredient. Also, the idea of all or nothing is pragmatic. I believe if you promote a flexitarian diet ideal, you will do far more for the vegan ideal than anything else at this point.

Also give any doubters a falafel pita/wrap

[–] belastend@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 day ago

Beans turn me into a living human rights violation. Give me a can of beans and I will make the trenches of Belgium look like a fucking rose garden compared to this room.

[–] aislopmukbang@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm stealing flexitarian. Is this where you just eat less meat?

I started this a few months ago — I allow myself white meat twice a week and red meat once a month. Better for me, my wallet, and the planet. The hope is that I am able to gradually try things and find alternatives. Only worry is that I talk about it too much.

[–] breecher@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago

Flexitarian is a pretty well established term.

[–] distantsounds@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Pretty much.

Being a good cook and being able to look at a meal without meat being the center point will really change people’s view on pursuit towards veganism

Edit: not to diss fake meat, but the majority of it sucks as a replacement. Gotta highlight the ingredients for what they are