2007-10-24 14:08:56 · 10 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
healthy, vegan and fresh does not mean expensive.
`buy brown rice. a pound of rice is usually around $1
`buy beans, a pound of dry beans is $1
and the canned beans are anywhere from 40-89 cents
beans are very nutritious, high in protein, iron and so many good stuff and low in fat and calories. and cheap
you can make lots of meals with beans like, bean dip, bean tacos with veggies, bean and rice burritos etc..
`tofu-verryyy high in protein and low in fat, $2 a block,and so many things to do with is like stir frys, in salad, sandwiches, eaten raw, grilled, etc...
`buy a bag of potatoes, which is cheap and you can make lots of foods with them like you can make "French fries", baked potatoes, potato jacket, mashed potatoes, potatoes w/rice, etc..
`oatmeal-this is a really filling meal/healthy and makes an amazing breakfast! about $1-2 for 2 lbs.
`whole grain pasta, make spaghetti, macaroni salad, etc..
`whole wheat/whole grain bread; to make sandwiches, toast, etc..
`whole wheat tortillas to make burritos, veggie wraps, etc..
`soy milk and a healthy cereal box
`frozen vegetables are pretty cheap!
` buy 2lbs of mixed nuts to grab as snacks on the go and mixed dry fruit//very cheap and nutritious!
***********fruits and veggies!!!!!!!!!1**
get the fruits& veggies that are in season cause they are usually cheaper..
buy the store brand..don't buy junk foods and soda..it's more expensive and soo unhealthy.
think about it, a bag of chips is $1 and you eat the whole bag as a snack. and for $1 you can buy 3-5 apples, that is like one snack per day for a whole week!and they won't make you fat or give you diabetes! ...
drinking soda is a WASTE in every way..your wallet, your health, space, everythingg...
good luck xxoxoxoxoxox
2007-10-24 14:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Doll 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
because it's healthier. healthy food, cruelty-free products and clothes cost more because it's all better for the environment as well. key word and I'll say it again is "healthy".
and if you're buying things that are labeled "vegan" of course it's going to be expensive, there are also things that are vegan friendly but are not labeled that's why it costs less if you find products that are accidentally vegan. I believe someone posted a comment already saying that a lot of vegan food such as rice, etc is cheap and hey they don't label it vegan rice. that was just one example.
dolly gave such a good answer.
2007-10-24 22:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mar 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you're buying a lot of meat analogs and vegan specialty items, it can be expensive. But if you're eating a predominantly whole foods diet, it can be pretty cheap. You can buy beans and rice and stuff in bulk for next to nothing.
2007-10-24 22:35:50 · answer #3 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know, it's so ironic. That healthy food is expensive.The unhealthy foods, are cheap and larger servings per package. The fresh produce, is very costly. Most diets, say fresh is better than frozen or canned. Your almost forced to buy the latter , because its too high.
2007-10-24 21:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by moonlillyhorizon 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Processed vegan foods, like boca burgers, are expensive because they are not mass produced like other foods. And the companies that make them know we will pay more to be healthy. Rat bastards!
2007-10-24 22:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by Dale S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Um...It's not. Omnivores should be buying the exact same foods in addition to meat/cheese/eggs, so it'd be more expensive for the omni.
Not to mention that's like saying "Why is an omnivorous diet so expensive" and basing it on people who only eat foie gras, caviar, and filet mignon.
2007-10-24 21:13:53 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
veganism is because it's way too picky in my opinion- i'm an ovo-lacto vegetarian and i have a much easier time with it. i like how you say "expensive and costly." couldn't you have just picked one adjective? haha
2007-10-24 21:16:43 · answer #7 · answered by pamplemousse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With food it is the same as regular except with some "vegan" label on it. I know that for sure many producers just slap a vegan label on it and get 25%-%0% more for it because veg*ns are a bit dense.
As to clothing ... it's the same way ... poorly made with that "vegan" look, and costing tons more.
2007-10-24 22:01:46 · answer #8 · answered by Skully 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Because bad foods cost less to produce....it sucks!
2007-10-24 21:11:18 · answer #9 · answered by Mizz SJG 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
because vigan is limited is thier food!!!
2007-10-24 21:12:55 · answer #10 · answered by Bamboo_hammer 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋