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

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[–] distantsounds@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (4 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 week 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.

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