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.
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
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.
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.
Flexitarian is a pretty well established term.
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