Are Vegan Cheese Alternatives Better For You Than Dairy?
People commonly cite cheese as an obstacle to adopting an all-in plant-based lifestyle. Not only are our taste buds trained to positively respond to high-fat foods like cheese, but we have also been inundated with decades of campaigns like “Got Milk?” government-subsidized cheese commercials, and a misleading food pyramid that recommended dairy be consumed on a regular basis.
But as people become more educated and science reveals that plant-based foods can support a more healthful body, more people than ever are empowered to ditch dairy for good. There are also more cheese replacements than ever making it easy and convenient to adopt satisfying alternatives. But people often wonder: Is vegan cheese bad for you? When it comes to what you determine is best for your health and overall lifestyle, here are the facts so you can make your own informed decision.