The most common misconceptions about vegans have been revealed - including beliefs that they are tired all day, spend hours planning meals and lack a sense of humour.
A study of 2,000 adults found a quarter are under the false impression a vegan diet results in ‘food boredom’.
A study of 2,000 adults found a quarter are under the false impression a vegan diet results in food boredom. (SWNS)
Only ever eating salad and a lack of physical strength are also among the incorrect predispositions about vegans.
The research, commissioned by Cauldron Foods, also polled 200 vegans and found three-fifths say others wrongly believe they opt for their diet in order to be ‘trendy’ or ‘fashionable’.
And a fifth of those with a plant-based diet have been incorrectly told that eating vegan doesn’t keep you full - leaving you feeling hungry and dissatisfied.
The study also found nine in 10 mistakenly believe those who enjoy a plant-based food eat a poor diet mainly based on carbs such as bread.
The research, commissioned by Cauldron Foods, also polled 200 vegans and found three-fifths say others wrongly believe they opt for their diet in order to be ‘trendy’ or ‘fashionable’.
And a fifth of those with a plant-based diet have been incorrectly told that eating vegan doesn’t keep you full - leaving you feeling hungry and dissatisfied.
The study also found nine in 10 mistakenly believe those who enjoy a plant-based food eat a poor diet mainly based on carbs such as bread.
And more than a quarter are under the false impression vegan diets are expensive, while one in four wrongly think vegans need to take supplements to get the right nutrition.
However, 62 per cent agreed vegans get stereotyped.
However, 62 per cent agreed vegans get stereotyped.
As many as three in four said being vegan is more popular now than five years ago, and a third reckon it could really have an impact on the future and sustainability.
Consequently, a quarter of seemingly non-vegan people have made an attempt to live by a plant-based diet, with one in 10 managing to last a couple of weeks reducing their intake of animal products and meat.
And 96 per cent even claimed they could be ‘accidentally’ vegan, as they regularly tuck into plant-based foods such as falafel, peanut butter and tofu.
The research, conducted via OnePoll, revealed 47 per cent of vegans opt for their animal-friendly eating regime to protect the environment, while a fifth opt for it because their partner is following the diet.
Andrea Harburn for Cauldron Foods said: “The research tells us people perceive vegans as serious and lacking a sense of humour, but we understand vegans and from our experience it’s simply not true.
"That’s why we’re hosting the funniest vegans at Cauldron Comedy Club, to celebrate veganism and give vegans the last laugh.
“What is funny, is some of the misconceptions about being vegan.
"A vegan diet is becoming more and more popular for so many, positive reasons.
“It’s also far easier now to pop to the shops or go out for dinner and eat a vegan-friendly diet.
“Cauldron Foods is encouraging people to take the Veganuary pledge and enjoy plant-based foods that are better for you and the planet.
"We hope a little vegan comedy and supper will encourage people to have a ‘fa-laugh-all’ and enjoy delicious plant-based goodness.”
All proceeds from Cauldron Comedy Club will go to Veganuary.
And 96 per cent even claimed they could be ‘accidentally’ vegan, as they regularly tuck into plant-based foods such as falafel, peanut butter and tofu.
The research, conducted via OnePoll, revealed 47 per cent of vegans opt for their animal-friendly eating regime to protect the environment, while a fifth opt for it because their partner is following the diet.
Andrea Harburn for Cauldron Foods said: “The research tells us people perceive vegans as serious and lacking a sense of humour, but we understand vegans and from our experience it’s simply not true.
"That’s why we’re hosting the funniest vegans at Cauldron Comedy Club, to celebrate veganism and give vegans the last laugh.
“What is funny, is some of the misconceptions about being vegan.
"A vegan diet is becoming more and more popular for so many, positive reasons.
“It’s also far easier now to pop to the shops or go out for dinner and eat a vegan-friendly diet.
“Cauldron Foods is encouraging people to take the Veganuary pledge and enjoy plant-based foods that are better for you and the planet.
"We hope a little vegan comedy and supper will encourage people to have a ‘fa-laugh-all’ and enjoy delicious plant-based goodness.”
All proceeds from Cauldron Comedy Club will go to Veganuary.
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