One of the most common questions I get asked is, “Is being vegan expensive?” The answer really depends on how you look at it…
The general consensus I have gotten from my family and vegan friends is that being vegan is rather pricey. However, most feel it is worth the cost.
Personally, I don’t think being vegan is expensive at all. It helps to follow a few guidelines for keeping vegan eating affordable…
Buying in bulk whenever possible is a great money-saving trick. You can find very affordable food if you head straight for the bulk bins at your local health food or grocery store. You may also find it more affordable to join a co-op or CSA.
Taking your lunch break at a local restaurant can be a great way to unwind during a hard day of work, but this can get pricey if you do it too often. You can save a LOT of money by always preparing food ahead of time and packing your vegan lunches.
Make things from scratch whenever possible. Prepackaged foods, be they vegan or not, usually tend to be more expensive than basic ingredients. Raw ingredients, even high-quality ones, are much less expensive than already prepared or partially prepared foods. Plus, you’ll have more control over what goes into your body.
So then the next issue is time. How much time do you have to prepare food?
If you don’t have much time, then you may have to stick with the pricier prepackaged options. But if you’re feeling like Mick Jagger and time is on your side, go for the basics and cook from scratch. You’ll enjoy some delicious, fresh vegan food and save some money in the process!
Do you think being vegan is expensive?
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Like anything there are 2 sides.
Yes a vegan diet can be expensive if you buy fruits and vegies out of season or buy organic activated nute just to make nut milk and throw out the pulp but as with meat eater they have the same issues. I find eating vegan is cheaper because you dont have to waste anything- no need to “cut the fat”". when making nut milk use the pulp in dips, when juicing use the pulp in patties, over ripe bananas that would be binned- make banana soft serve. so what would usually go to waste a vegan gets a meal out of it
Those are great points, thanks for your input
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