I enjoy eating kaju (cashew nuts) as a snack, but I've heard mixed opinions about nuts during pregnancy. Is it safe for me to eat kaju while I am pregnant? I want to make sure I'm not eating anything harmful.
Oh yes, they are safe, but please make sure you don't eat salted or fried ones because that can increase blood pressure! I used to count exactly 4 cashews a day and stress if I ate one more, but honestly, raw ones are really good for baby's growth.
Definitely! I kept a small jar of raw kaju and badam on my office desk because they are a super quick, mess-free snack when you have back-to-back meetings. Just avoid the packaged masala ones.
In my home, my MIL was worried that cashews cause too much body heat, but I asked my gynac during my checkup. She said having a small handful of raw cashews daily is actually excellent for baby’s weight gain.
Unless you are planning to eat a whole kilo of kaju katli in one sitting, normal cashews are completely safe and healthy! They give you great energy, so grab a handful and enjoy.
Yes, according to my pregnancy app, cashews are rich in zinc and calcium which are great for baby's bone development. I tracked my daily calorie intake and found that adding 4-5 cashews was the perfect healthy snack!
