I’m not sure why you’re assuming someone who moves to a plant based diet would replace meats and dairy with bread and pasta. Veggies (beans, peas, corn, spinach, etc.) Have plenty of protein and also fiber, which is what most people, especially in the West, actually need more of.
Eating plant based is just the food part of vegan though. I also don’t pay for animal exploitation when it comes to my shoes, clothes, accessories, etc. It’s a full net benefit in every aspect.
I’m not sure why you’re assuming someone who moves to a plant based diet would replace meats and dairy with bread and pasta.
Well, I’m thinking poorly of my fellow Americans. I don’t think this outcome would be uniform across the world if meat vanished tomorrow. And I’m fixated on the modern advances in meat replacements that are in stores. They can taste pretty good.
But it’s become clear now that people are engaging with me that this just isn’t the sort of conversation appropriate for the sub. Because it’s a cliched question, it comes off as drive-by trolling.
I think your concern is valid considering that the US “food pyramid” recommendation seemed to suggest LOTS of carbs; however, the pyramid is no longer the official standard and as of 2011 there is a much better (as far as nutrition) guideline called “myplate”. Regardless, most people lack time&money, which are required to transition to a vegan lifestyle (that is: time to learn how to replace daily meals with non-meat options, time to practice cooking new foods, money to try out new foods that you may or may not like). I personally am vegetarian and I know that my food prep time and costs are either the same or lower than for meat-eaters, but the transition from a meat-centered diet to non-meat centered can have difficulties, especially if you’re regularly cooking for more than just yourself. So yea, someone who suddenly didn’t have meat as their meal centerpiece might just load up on bread until theyre full
I’m not sure why you’re assuming someone who moves to a plant based diet would replace meats and dairy with bread and pasta. Veggies (beans, peas, corn, spinach, etc.) Have plenty of protein and also fiber, which is what most people, especially in the West, actually need more of.
Eating plant based is just the food part of vegan though. I also don’t pay for animal exploitation when it comes to my shoes, clothes, accessories, etc. It’s a full net benefit in every aspect.
Well, I’m thinking poorly of my fellow Americans. I don’t think this outcome would be uniform across the world if meat vanished tomorrow. And I’m fixated on the modern advances in meat replacements that are in stores. They can taste pretty good.
But it’s become clear now that people are engaging with me that this just isn’t the sort of conversation appropriate for the sub. Because it’s a cliched question, it comes off as drive-by trolling.
Genuine and honest reflection, I appreciate that.
I think your concern is valid considering that the US “food pyramid” recommendation seemed to suggest LOTS of carbs; however, the pyramid is no longer the official standard and as of 2011 there is a much better (as far as nutrition) guideline called “myplate”. Regardless, most people lack time&money, which are required to transition to a vegan lifestyle (that is: time to learn how to replace daily meals with non-meat options, time to practice cooking new foods, money to try out new foods that you may or may not like). I personally am vegetarian and I know that my food prep time and costs are either the same or lower than for meat-eaters, but the transition from a meat-centered diet to non-meat centered can have difficulties, especially if you’re regularly cooking for more than just yourself. So yea, someone who suddenly didn’t have meat as their meal centerpiece might just load up on bread until theyre full