http://www.thecasualvegan.com/george-laroque-vegan/ Researching a Better Diet Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:01:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thecasualvegan.com/george-laroque-vegan/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Chandelle Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:28:39 +0000 http://www.thecasualvegan.com/?p=483#comment-136 I am truly befuddled by the assertion that it's "elitist" or for "rich" people to be vegan. Plant foods are the cheapest stuff around. Of course, processed fake foods are going to be expensive whether they're vegetarian or not, but fruits and vegetables, plus dry foods like grains and beans, are the cheapest foods in any grocery store, while giving you the best bang for your buck in terms of nutrient-density. It's animal foods that are expensive, especially if you buy the high-quality, so-called "organic" or "free-range" or "grass-fed" animal products. Whenever people complain about the cost, I point out that my family of four has been vegan while living far below the poverty line - adding animal products, even if we tried to replace plant foods, would have pushed us beyond our budget. I am truly befuddled by the assertion that it’s “elitist” or for “rich” people to be vegan. Plant foods are the cheapest stuff around. Of course, processed fake foods are going to be expensive whether they’re vegetarian or not, but fruits and vegetables, plus dry foods like grains and beans, are the cheapest foods in any grocery store, while giving you the best bang for your buck in terms of nutrient-density. It’s animal foods that are expensive, especially if you buy the high-quality, so-called “organic” or “free-range” or “grass-fed” animal products. Whenever people complain about the cost, I point out that my family of four has been vegan while living far below the poverty line – adding animal products, even if we tried to replace plant foods, would have pushed us beyond our budget.

]]> http://www.thecasualvegan.com/george-laroque-vegan/comment-page-1/#comment-117 sarahfae Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:07:16 +0000 http://www.thecasualvegan.com/?p=483#comment-117 once again this is great information! thank you greg! once again this is great information! thank you greg!

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