Halle Bailey with son Halo
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Vegan Halle Bailey Admits Consuming Meat During Pregnancy

Halle Bailey, who had been vegan for many years, has recently opened up about a significant diet change she made during her pregnancy period. The “Little Mermaid” actress took to Instagram Live to reveal that she consumed meat due to her pregnancy cravings. The Shade Room captured Bailey’s Live and posted it on their official Instagram account. In the video, the mother-of-one explained how she wanted to provide her pregnant body with the food it desired at that time.

Halle Bailey reveals why she ate meat during pregnancy

During the Instagram Live, actress and singer Halle Bailey admitted giving in to her pregnancy cravings and eating meat after several years of veganism. The video clip, shared by The Shade Room, showed Bailey eating and explaining why she is no longer vegan.

She revealed that fans had been asking whether she was still a vegan after she began showing her cooking skills. She confirmed the news that she no longer practices veganism, “And the answer is: not anymore.” Bailey then elaborated, “And the reason being is, I think I told some of you guys that when I was pregnant, I had just, like, started craving meat.”

Halle Bailey revealed that she was a vegan for thirteen years. However, she decided to provide her body with what it craved during her pregnancy with her firstborn, Halo. She continued, “I was just like, well, I’m gonna give my body what it wants right now because I’m doing a really hard job of growing a human.”

The 24-year-old actress added that she also wanted to ensure her son was given the proper nutrients and everything he required. The mother-of-one further revealed that she still enjoys eating vegan food. “But I don’t eat a lot of meat. But it’s like if I want it, I’m gonna have it,” she said.

Bailey shares a son with her partner and rapper DDG. The couple welcomed the child in December 2023.

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