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How to Eat Like a Vegan Without Breaking the Bank
Simple thrifty living tips and tricks worth way more than a hill of beans
Although vegan diets have an unfortunate association with exclusivity and affluence, new research has proven what many of us already figured out: you can enjoy significant savings by avoiding animal flesh. According to the survey, a diet void of meat leads to a savings of $23.00 a week, which translates to nearly $1,200 a year, not counting the healthcare savings from moving away from eating animals, which is even greater for vegans.
Still, even with the savings, food can be expensive, so I wrote this for those who are wanting to really stretch that dollar, gleaned from an array of my thrifty vegan friends who know that a plant-based diet doesn’t need to be expensive. Most of these savings are most applicable to those who are willing to cook a little but you don’t have to be tethered to the kitchen if that isn’t your thing. With an eye to using staples, resourcefulness, not wasting and a little planning, you can really cut down on your expenses. Some…
