UTIs are a key reason we're often told to wipe from front to back after using the bathroom. That's because the urethra -- the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body -- is located close to the anus. Bacteria from the large intestine, such as E. coli, are in the perfect position to escape the anus and invade the urethra.
A vegan diet does not include any animal-derived products, such as meat, fish, milk, eggs, butter or cheese. It does include non-animal products such as vegetables and fruits (including potatoes), grains (bread, rice, oatmeal, etc.), beans (including lentils), nuts etc.
HEALTH EFFECTS OF VEGAN DIETS. Vegan diets are usually higher in dietary fiber, magnesium, folic acid, vitamins C and E, iron, and phytochemicals, and they tend to be lower in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol, long-chain nâ3 (omega-3) fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B-12 (8).