Most people know that a vegan diet can have many health benefits like reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
But what if going vegan also meant spending less at the grocery store?
A new study led by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine shows exactly that.
According to the study, a low-fat vegan diet could cut your food costs by 16%, or over $500 per year, compared to a diet that includes meat and dairy.
How the Study Worked
The researchers took two groups of people: one followed a low-fat vegan diet full of fruits, veggies, grains, and beans, while the other group didn’t change their diet at all.
Nobody was told to limit how much they ate or how much they spent on food. Then, they checked what these people were eating against food price data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 2021.
What did they find? The people eating vegan saved about $1.51 per day compared to the other group. The biggest savings came from not buying meat, which saved $1.77 per day, and skipping dairy, which saved $0.74 per day.
Sure, they spent a bit more on vegetables, fruits, and other plant-based foods, but it was still cheaper overall.
More Than Just Money Savings
Beyond the money, the study also found that people on the vegan diet lost weight and had better control over their blood sugar levels. So, it seems like a win-win situation: you save money and become healthier.
So the next time you’re shopping for groceries, you might want to think twice about that steak and consider grabbing some beans instead. A vegan diet isn’t just good for your body; it’s good for your wallet too.
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The research findings can be found in JAMA Network Open.
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