Can family traditions make it harder to quit eating meat? By Talker News Aug 3, 2026 21 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Photo by cottonbro studio via Pexels By Stephen BeechFamily traditions and nostalgia are major barriers to people quitting meat and adopting plant-based diets, according to a new study. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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