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Vegan diet is an extreme diet in which you might not get adequate protein

Vegan diet: Intolerance to milk and dairy products, weight loss, stopping animal cruelty and shifting towards so-called cleaner eatingare a few of the many reasons why many people are adopting veganism or vegan diet. Veganism is a lifestyle which excludes all kinds of animal exploitation and cruelty, be it in the form of food, clothing or for any other purpose. A vegan diet, thus, does not include any animal-derived foods like milk, meat, eggs and dairy. Vegan diet has been known to offer a variety of health benefits including weight loss, regulation of blood sugar levels and prevention of type 2 diabetes, better heart health and much more.

However, as is the case with any restrictive diet (diet which asks for food restrictions), even vegan diet comes with its set of side effects. Delhi-based nutritionist Pooja Malhotratalks about a few side effects of vegan diet in one of her posts on Instagram.

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A vegan diet essentially involves eating everything vegetarian (minus dairy products). So, it involves eating fresh fruits and vegetables, lentils and legumes, nuts and seeds and whole grains. A diet which includes these foods is by and large considered to be healthy. However, being an extreme diet (as Malhotra terms it), it has a few side effects.

A vegan diet may result in an increase in your carb intakePhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:Vegan Diet:Tips For Beginners By Nutritionist

If you want to lose weight and/or follow a healthy lifestyle, a more flexible approach is a better option. You should include all food groups in your diet, in moderation, Malhotra recommends. According to her, an inclusive, balanced diet in moderation is a time-tested lifestyle that has been followed by generations.

Follow a healthy diet and avoid going in extremes for weight loss and good healthPhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:6 Plant-Based Sources Of Protein For Vegans And Vegetarians

(Pooja Malhotra is a nutritionist based in Delhi)

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