Ditching meat and animal products is nothing all that new. But in the past few decades, there is an ever-increasing number of people choosing to go vegan, vegetarian or plant-based whether it be for religion, animal welfare, environmental & sustainability or health-related reasons. A common question we are asked here at The Dietologist is: A vegan or vegetarian diet helpful or harmful when it comes to fertility health? In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of vegan & vegetarian diets and how they can impact fertility. We'll chat about all the ways these diets champion the one group of foods most of us could absolutely be eating more of, plants! But, clinically, we also see a lot of downsides too, nutrient gaps, gut symptoms and IBS and more. So, if you're curious about how going vegan, vegetarian, or plant-based might affect your journey to parenthood, this is the episode for you! Want to ask us a question and have it answered on the podcast? Ask Us Here! Want to be a community guest and share your story on the podcast? Apply Here Here are the links for today's episode Book in for our popular Fertility Nutrition Intensive 2-hour consultation with your partner for a personalised nutrition & supplementation planListen to Episode 14 - Oh Omegas! Why They Are So Important for FertilityListen to Episode 38 - Choline. What Is It? Why Is It So Important for Fertility?Read more on our blog - Does a Vegan Diet Improve Fertility?Grab our Couples Fertility Vegan/Vegetarian Fertility Meal PlanDownload our FREE pre-conception lifestyle checklist Looking for more? Want to work with us 1-on-1? Fill in this quick formFollow us on Instagram @the_dietologist or @endo.dietitianDance with us on TikTok @the_dietologistGet about us and our services at The Dietologist here: thedietologist.com.auDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes