Vegans lash out at 'Paleo' Pete Evans for controversial diet comment
Daily MailThe Sydney-based chef told women trying to 'reproduce' not to be vegan Controversial Paleo chef Pete Evans has come under fire again after telling women trying to have children they shouldn't follow a vegan diet. Scroll down for video Celebrity Paleo chef Pete Evans has been slammed for advising women who are trying to get pregnant not to follow a vegan diet The row comes after he was told to answer to skin cancer survivors who lambasted him for saying sunscreen was 'poisonous'. Hayley Bray, who gave birth to daughter Bodhi six months ago, said she would be hesitant to take the celebrity's advice 'on anything' and said it was 'dangerous' to do so without carrying out your own research The 43-year-old was asked for his opinion of the vegan diet and gave the above response to fans on Facebook 'When it comes to diet and pregnancy you must do your own research and plan it well, no matter what diet or lifestyle you choose to follow. Associate Professor Mark Bowman, the Medical Director of Sydney-based fertility group Genea, said women needed a number of supplements during pregnancy but that these could be consumed even while following a vegan diet.
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