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minus-squareLibsEatPoop [any]hexbear11·3 years ago Plant-based proteins currently cost much more than their meat counterparts. So, it is still costly, but there are efforts to make it cheaper. link
minus-squareAlexisOhanian [he/him]hexbear21·3 years agoOnly because meat is subsidized by the government, so their cost to the consumer is lower. Get rid of those subsidies and yeah, plants will always be cheaper than meat. Switch those subsidies to the plants, and baby you got yourself a stew. link
minus-squarecarbohydra [des/pair]hexbear5·3 years agoThat's still a hypothetical, so for now affording a vegan diet is indeed a privilege, which was the original point. link
minus-squarecarbohydra [des/pair]hexbear3·edit-23 years agoI guess it depends on whether you measure by carbs or vitamins. A major problem in poor countries is obesity combined with malnutrition. link
So, it is still costly, but there are efforts to make it cheaper.
Only because meat is subsidized by the government, so their cost to the consumer is lower.
Get rid of those subsidies and yeah, plants will always be cheaper than meat.
Switch those subsidies to the plants, and baby you got yourself a stew.
That's still a hypothetical, so for now affording a vegan diet is indeed a privilege, which was the original point.
no, its not
I guess it depends on whether you measure by carbs or vitamins. A major problem in poor countries is obesity combined with malnutrition.