To the Editor:

Re “Hard Road for Those Who Seek Veganism” (Well, April 17): Tara Parker-Pope confuses veganism — a lifestyle that privileges animal, environmental and human well-being over developed gustatory preferences — for a form of dietary restriction rather than replacement. No, “eliminating meat and dairy” is not simple, but the decision to become vegan can entail exposure to novel ingredients and recipes.

How can “vegetable stuffed green peppers” compare with “steak and baked potato”? A more appropriate dinner substitute would be sautéed seitan and vegan baked potato. It is also a myth that veganism is expensive, for economical meals such as “rice and beans” are traditionally vegan. The road to a plant-based diet is less arduous than it might seem.

Anish Kanabar

Manhattan