Tag: Plant based on a budget

According to a 2023 Gallup poll, Americans in lower-income households are three times more likely to follow a vegan diet than those in upper-income brackets, directly contradicting the pervasive stereotype that most vegans are wealthy. This misconception often arises from the higher cost of specialty processed vegan products and restaurant dining, which are not representative of a whole-food, plant-based diet.

According to a study by Oxford University, adopting a vegan diet can reduce food costs by up to one-third in high-income countries, directly challenging the common perception that a vegano diet is expensive. This cost-effectiveness is largely achieved by focusing on whole foods instead of processed animal and vegan alternatives.

According to a study from Oxford University, adopting a vegan diet could slash your food bill by up to one-third, directly challenging the common belief that a vegan diet is more expensive than a normal diet. This economic advantage, however, depends heavily on what you choose to eat.

A 2024 study published in *JAMA Network Open* found that people on a low-fat vegan diet cut grocery costs by 19%. Learning **how to be a frugal vegan** is not only possible but can lead to significant savings while still enjoying delicious and healthy plant-based meals.