CONSUMING A BALANCED VEGETARIAN DIET DURING PREGNANCY IS EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL FOR BABIES
Caller: Hi Master, I’m calling from Japan and it’s been really hard to get through your line. I’d like to ask how safe it is for a baby from a vegetarian pregnancy?
Master Jun Hong Lu: That’s not a problem at all for babies, who are vegetarian from conception. They can be as bright and intelligent as those who are non-vegetarian. In fact, plants can be nutritionally adequate. To fortify your health, you can supplement your diet with some vitamins and essential amino acids. Certain nutrients can be sourced from fruits. Be rest assured, there will be no problem for the baby. You may also take supplements such as lecithin and spirulina.
Caller: I didn’t know this before. I used to eat vegetarian food before expecting a baby. However, my family has been advising me to consume meat during my pregnancy but I always end up vomiting. I then realised something must be amiss because it felt like my baby was rejecting meat-based food. Having said that, I do not feel at ease adopting a full vegetarian diet during pregnancy, and hence, I would like to clarify this.
Master Jun Hong Lu: Don’t worry about it. There’s absolutely no problem at all. The crux of the matter lies in having a balanced diet.
Caller: Is it alright to take health supplements?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, you can. But, please bear in mind not to consume those supplements that contain hormones because they could be physiologically stimulating. Only go for common or regular health supplements and avoid those that contain hormones especially supplements that make one feel euphoric or unusually high-spirited. Take for example, you can consider complementing your diet with certain types of vitamin, lecithin or spirulina. Apples can be a good source of vitamin A.
Caller: Spirulina? It seems like there is no spirulina in Japan?
Master Jun Hong Lu: You should be able to get it there. Please make a separate call to Oriental Radio and I will get them to spell out the word for spirulina in English.
Caller: What exactly is spirulina? How does it look like? I haven’t seen it before.
Master Jun Hong Lu: It is green in colour and is in tablet form.
Caller: I have heard of recommendations of eating more beans. Are beans good for health?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes. Soy lecithin is very good.
Source: Wenda20120909B 05:39, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program
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