Jeremy O.
Some people choose not to be vegan for a myriad of reasons. Some could be just used to eating meat and are unable to quit and not realize the benefits (physically, mentally, and spiritually) that arise when you go vegan.
Some people try very hard to be vegan but are unable to find satisfying foods or do not know HOW to cook from scratch.
Then there are those that are almost completely vegan (that’s me- I’ve just completed an entire week and I’m not looking back). Eggs were the hardest for me to stop using but there are so many options to use. It might be just not having enough information to help others embark on that specific lifestyle change. It is a life choice which some people don’t realize or they just do not like eating or they might be just too lazy to go through.
Some people try very hard to be vegan but are unable to find satisfying foods or do not know HOW to cook from scratch.
Then there are those that are almost completely vegan (that’s me- I’ve just completed an entire week and I’m not looking back). Eggs were the hardest for me to stop using but there are so many options to use. It might be just not having enough information to help others embark on that specific lifestyle change. It is a life choice which some people don’t realize or they just do not like eating or they might be just too lazy to go through.
Marlice F.
I did a vegan diet for a little over two weeks, and it is quite a challenge. It’s totally different from what every American was taught how to eat. You can’t think of it like “oh what can I get to replace chicken nuggets, or a hamburger, or this and that. You have to think of it as this is a whole new thing, because it is. There are new foods you will be introduced to and it’s a lot to take it and it’s a learning process. Also people love meat lol. The reason I stopped doing the vegan diet is because I couldn’t balance my macros right and it was stressful. I’m sure there are many other reasons why people don’t choose to be vegan, but that was mine.
Courtney P.
Meat tastes too good
Agathe G.
Not everyone can afford/knows how to prepare meat alternatives. Sometimes it’s not realistic if they have a nutrient deficiency
Joy P.
Being vegan is a goal I have, right now I am not because I am learning new ways of cooking, I use meat less and less but all my foundational meals I was raised on have meat. It’s a learning process and you have to have the desire to change, i think most people choose not to because they don’t want to put in the effort to change.. Also my biggest road block is I’m addicted to cheese.
Dan U.
Because they simply have not had it modeled for them. Or they assume it is all eating salads without understanding what a true plant based diet looks like.
Paige S.
I personally think meat is delicious. I also love dairy and eggs. It may be selfish seeming, but life is short, even for vegans, and I like to eat what I enjoy. I do buy eggs from our local Hutterite colonies, and I try to buy locally sourced meats as well.
Felismino Q.
For me, it would be complicated. A lot of changes required. A lot to think about. Plus I like the taste of meat. I feel like eating grass fed animals or freetange chickens is ok. I would probably want to cut out processed foods before I gave up all animal products.
Eugene R.
I feel like it’s because they’re not informed enough about the vegan diet. There are also studies that show people feel like veganism is attacking their way of life, so they get defensive about it. I personally am not vegan, I don’t eat meat but I do eat eggs and cheese.
Raqu Len Z.
Not enough protein in a vegan diet. There are also issues with getting a variety of nutrients.
Quentin O.
As a vegan myself, I have asked myself this question many times. Over the years, I have to realise that even though for some people the reason might simply be ignorance and missing compassion, a lot of other people don’t enjoy the privilege of being able to make this decision.
Carl W.
Convenience (and I do not mean that in a dispariging way) it takes a certain amount of privilege to be able to access healthy alternatives alternatives (there are such things as food deserts, and especially if you’re talking about veganism extended beyond just food). There is also culture to take into account, food is a very “sharing”/family thing (at least where I’m from) so if your group already has a way of life.. There are some vitamins that you have to take if you want to keep being healthy, so that’s extra. It seems/is a lot of a hassle for some, reorganizing an essential part of your life is never easy. Lastly I do think that there is a sort of.. moralising/purity thing ? that puts some people off : they’re evil for not doing it or not good enough to by just try incorporating more of in in their daily lives and not go all the way.
Soan N.
I love that question 😁I’m vegan too and what I observe is that most people just don’t wanna get outside their comfort zone by trying sth new, so they just stick to what they’re used to.
Jean O.
People love meat
Paul E.
It is my opinion that life on a good farm is better than life in the wild. Reduced deaths due to exposure, disease, starvation and predation (sort of..); while I agree we eat too much meat in our society, I think the loss of animal agriculture would be sad, as meat and dairy products are delicious and when farmed sustainably and kindly, are a more ethical choice than hunting or scavenging. I say no to industrial farming but yes to organic free range.
Hildburg S.
Because it’s just that, a choice. I choose to not eat vegan purely because I don’t want to.
Flora O.
Because i personally love eating meat its an experience that people cant get if their vegan and i feel like it would be harder to get some of the protien you need also it limits your food pallet drastically because now you have limitations to things you can and cannot eat i love food and i personally want to be able to eat whatever kind i want and i beleve that people chooze not to be vegan because they dont want any limitations and maybe they just love food and know that cant experence the same food if they go vegan
Viriato Y.
They are used to eating animal food there for they like it and crave it