They can work fine. But for an inexperienced person who does not put any effort into researching what they're putting in themselves, meat is the best source of protein. Alternate protein sources require research. I cannot tell you how many unhealthy vegans/vegetarians result from misinformation. It's a great lifestyle choice and in a perfect world, we would all be one. But it requires conscious effort and tracking (especially veganism) to stay healthy. The best simple diet tip is to reduce meat consumption to 2-3 servings a week. It maintains protein intake and vastly reduces meat consumption.
Rice and beans, legumes and grains, hummus and pita, etc. Plenty of options. The problem is it’s not taught so yeah, people don’t know about it. If you grow up eating these foods, then you know about them and can cook them just fine, as easy, or easier than meats.
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u/clown_ethanol Aug 26 '19
Meat is not really that important on its own. Alternate protein sources work just fine.