SMART GIRL'S GUIDE TO GOING VEGAN

Dietitian Melanie McGrice gives OK! the lowdown on Hollywood's hottest diet

- Amber Bramble

From Jenna Dewan to Liam Hemsworth, veganism is quickly becoming the diet of choice for many of our hottest stars. And it’s not just celebs, with more and more of the rest of us also turning to veganism for health and ethical reasons. But how can you be sure that you’re getting all the nutrients you need?

‘I think vegan diets are seen as very popular and trendy at the moment,’ says Melanie McGrice, an advanced accredited practising dietitian who specialises in fertility and pregnancy. She believes a major influence is social media – but that can also lead to misinformation. ‘A vegan diet can certainly be a very healthy diet, but you have to plan what you’re going to eat with so much more detail than you would with an omnivorous diet,’ Melanie explains. ‘It’s important to have a personalised consultation with an accredited dietitian.’

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