Saas keeps telling me to eat badam and dates everyday for the baby. I like them but eating so many feels heavy sometimes. Are dry fruits actually fine in pregnancy and how much is ok? im 4 months.
I was extremely careful with my diet and avoided raw papaya or too many warm things. For dry fruits, I only ate 4 soaked almonds daily after my doctor gave me the green signal.
After a long IVF journey, I was scared to eat anything without checking. My clinic suggested a small handful of walnuts and almonds daily for healthy baby development, so you can safely enjoy them.
Yes, dry fruits are excellent for stamina. I used to eat a mix of almonds and walnuts every morning during my pregnancy, and it really helped my energy levels.
They are a great source of iron and healthy fats. Just make sure you are not eating salted or fried versions, raw or soaked is the healthiest way to consume them.
I totally understand how we worry about everything we eat for the baby's safety. Yes, sweetie, dry fruits are wonderful for your little one's growth, just eat them in moderation.
My pregnancy tracker app showed that walnuts are amazing for baby's brain development. I tracked my daily portion size to make sure I wasn't eating too much.
My doctor explained that dry fruits are packed with micro-nutrients, but we shouldn't overeat them because of high calories. Limit it to a small handful daily, preferably soaked.
I personally ate soaked raisins and almonds daily because they helped with my digestion and low iron levels. I preferred soaking them overnight as it felt easier on my stomach.
No need to buy fancy expensive exotic berries, just normal almonds, raisins, and walnuts are perfect. Soak them overnight and have them with breakfast, very easy and cheap.
When I was at my parents' place, my mother used to prepare a mix of crushed almonds and pistachios in warm milk for me every night. It was so comforting.
