I agree that it's inexpensive to be an herbivore, which is actually really cool. Even my non GMO almond milk at Aldi is inexpensive. There was a time when that stuff just wasn't around and was some sort of specialty thing. But fresh vegetables, salad, beans, whole grains, tomato sauce, etc. are quite budget friendly.
Why does the "OMG BEING A VEGAN COSTS TOO MUCH" circlejerk exist, then? Are people just upset that there are options or that their ideal diet isn't being paid for them?
Because if you do go the imitation meat option, it tends to be pricey, plus many who go vegan are also into the organic, non-GMO, and locally-sourced food options, each of which increases the cost of food.
Yeah, and I think people might also be thinking about how cheap fast food is, too. I don't know, but it's possible.
I will say, though, that around here there are a lot of local farmer's markets and vegetable/fruit stands that are cheap. You can walk off with a bagful of zucchini, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, etc. for a few dollars.
Opens up room in the wine budget!
I personally think that imitation meat is the worst way to drop meat, it will never taste as good as the meat, instead you should go after the strength in vegetable(and or dairy/egg) dishes, rather than produce a inferior replacement for meat.
Yeah, agree there too. I don't do much substitutions for meat. As you suggest, vegetables have tons of flavor on their own, which to me is a huge bonus. Instead of meat in tomato sauce I use zucchini and/or mushrooms, for e.g. It's something that can be chewed, although it's soft, and it's very good for you and I think adds flavor.
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