Every person’s dietary preferences include being a vegetarian, vegan, or non-vegetarian. Each of them has advantages. However, few people understand how dietary choices can affect reproductive organs or pregnancy.
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To learn more about how these preferences affect our bodies, we spoke with Haripriya N, Executive Nutritionist at Cloudnine OMR. She stated that no matter what diet a person chooses, if their nutritional needs are met, they can continue with it or change their preference at any stage of life.
However, when it comes to a vegan diet, it has been criticised for lacking nutrients that have been linked to menstrual cycle and pregnancy issues.
Vegan & Vegetarian Diet
The vegan diet consists solely of plant-based foods. It does not include any animal or dairy products. A vegetarian diet, on the other hand, includes dairy products. The vegan diet has shown to have numerous health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and a variety of metabolic disorders.
Nutritionists, on the other hand, cautioned against a diet deficient in vitamin B12, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, iodine, and calcium. As a result, vegans must consult a doctor for supplements to ensure their bodies are not deficient in any mineral or vitamin..
Benefits of Vegan and Vegetarian diet during Menstruartion
Going dairy-free, according to the nutritionist, can help with period cramps. She went on to say that dairy products cause heavy bleeding and increased pain because A1 casein causes histamine and mast cell response.
Dairy, gluten, and eggs can all aggravate endometriosis. According to the expert, consuming low-fat dairy products and following a vegan diet for at least two cycles can significantly reduce period pain. It may be related to an increase in fibre consumption.
“There is evidence that magnesium and calcium, potassium and other electrolytes, omega 3 fatty acids, and folate, along with omega 3 fatty acids and folate, may help reduce menstrual cramps and pain.”
According to studies, eating a plant-based diet puts people at risk of nutrient deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency, but this is not the case for every vegan or vegetarian. Iron-rich foods include beans, spinach, kale, navy beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, tofu, cereals, fruits, nuts, and so on. You should also consume vitamin C-rich foods to ensure proper iron absorption in the body.
