Ex-vegan: Why long-time plant eaters are going back to meat

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Deep Dive: Have you cut meat out of your diet for ethical reasons, only to eventually return to that late-night cheeseburger or pub chicken parma?

There are plenty of good reasons for going vegan or vegetarian: the animals, the environment, the climate crisis, health, the cost of a steak – the list goes on.

But one in ten Australians is eating more meat this year, or planning to, than in previous years.

So why are some Australians turning back to meat and dairy?

On this episode of The Briefing, Bension Siebert speaks to several former vegans and vegetarians on why they chose to go back to meat, as well as experts on how to get the nutrients you need for health, fitness and muscle growth goals if you plan to go vegan in 2025. 

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