> The correlation between vegans and health is muddied by the fact that vegans put far more thought into their diet than the average person
It's also likely that they simply eat less because vegan food just isn't very good.
It's also likely that they simply eat less because vegan food just isn't very good.
Most people would think these foods boring, but that's because they've only ever had the shitty, mass-produced versions.
Add some fried bacon bits and tell me it's not infinitely better for it.
> fresh rustic sourdough bread
Which is great on its own, but much better with some butter and ham.
> vegetables roasted until they caramelize
Which is a great side dish next to a good steak.
Nothing wrong with vegetables, but none of these things are as satisfying as they would be combined with some animal products.
I think this is mainly as a response to people using plant based fats for deep frying. Traditionally they were fried in beef tallow, no need for any flavour enhancers if you fry them in beef fat.
Also, fries need mayo, which is made with eggs.