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There are plenty of reasons to embrace a plant-based diet. Some people do it for the animals, some do it for their health, and others do it for the environment. But you might go vegan for your budget.
Veganism Being Expensive is a Myth
You may have heard that eating vegan is hard on your wallet. But a new report shows the opposite to be true. The study reveals vegans spend 40% less on food than their omnivorous counterparts, and they cook their meals 32% faster than people who have to prepare meat.
This report will come as good news to anyone who’s struggling with the latest price hikes in grocery stores. Food inflation hit a historic high in 2021, and it shows no sign of stopping in 2022.
Those still recovering from the pandemic may fail to keep up with these rising prices. They may even turn to online cash advances for help.
Understanding a Credit’s Role in Your Finances
While an online cash advance is an option in an unexpected emergency, it’s a dangerous idea in the grocery store.
While a cash advance might solve the issue for a moment, you’ll only have to buy groceries again soon. After all, you have to eat every day. Plus, you’ll have to repay your cash advance plus interest and fees.
Due to these fees, a cash advance is best used for singular unexpected emergencies when you’re stuck. When it comes to groceries, you can try to lower your bills by changing what you eat.
How to Save and Stay Satisfied with Vegan Food
A plant-based lifestyle has the potential to be cheaper than a diet stuffed with meat and dairy, but there are some downsides, too. It can be hard to transition when you love to eat these animal-based foods. There’s also the issue of overspending on costly vegan snacks.
Follow these tips to make sure you get all the benefits without any of the consequences.
Don’t Think in Black and White
All too often, people approach veganism as an all-or-nothing diet. In reality, it can be anything you want. You can still save money without eliminating everything from your diet, all the time. You can see savings simply by limiting how often you eat meat and dairy.
Learn the Building Block of a Healthy Vegan Diet
Before you embrace more plant-based meals in your diet, learn how to do it safely. This usually includes eating a variety of beans, seeds, legumes, peas, and soy-based products.
Avoid Relying Too Heavily on Processed Foods
A plant-based diet can be expensive if you rely on premade foods and processed meat replacements so that you can still eat your “meat” and potatoes. While there’s no harm in splurging on these once in a while, you’ll find greater savings by relying on the basics, like rice and beans.
Hint: these seemingly boring ingredients come together in tasty meals like burritos, jambalaya, and paella.
Experiment in the Kitchen
On the days you eat vegan, explore flavourful curries, stews, and stir-fries that are naturally meat-free. These recipes will help you feel satisfied and full without missing the meat.
Bottom Line
As prices soar in the grocery store, you have to get creative to keep your costs low and avoid cash advances. Adopting a more plant-based diet could be the answer to saving money on food.