Are most vegans wealthy? Debunking the common socioeconomic stereotype
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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.
