Vegan Nutrition with Dina Aronson, M.S. R.D.

Dina Aronson, MS, RD is a vegan dietitian whose specialties include chronic disease prevention, vegetarian/vegan nutrition, and lifestyle management. She is the founder and director of VeganRD.com, a nutrition consulting company. Active in many vegetarian nutrition organizations, Dina was the recipient of the American Dietetic Association's Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award in 2002.

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Is it recommended/safe to take wheatgrass juice during pregnancy? I have read conflicting reports. Thank you. - Christina

Dear Christina,

Scientific research does not confirm nor deny the safety of wheatgrass juice during pregnancy. However because the body is in such a state of change and the baby takes all its nutrients (and contaminants) from the mom, to be on the safe side I would recommend avoiding wheat grass juice during pregnancy. Wheatgrass is one of those foods that is not monitored by health officials in the way that more traditional foods (grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, packaged foods) are. Thus, there is a higher risk of contamination. Also, since the juice is so concentrated, there is a possibility (however slight) that the body will have a reaction, putting the baby at risk. If you’ve had some shots already, don’t panic, as it is probably safe, but my advice is to avoid it for the remainder of your pregnancy and lactation.

Disclaimer: The advice given here is for eductional purposes only. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider.

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