How to eat nuts during pregnancy?

Question

Everyone tells me to eat nuts for a healthy pregnancy, but I'm not sure about the best way to have them. How should I eat nuts during pregnancy, like raw or soaked?

Kalpana Varma · Answer

Just soak your almonds and walnuts overnight and peel them in the morning. It's the easiest way to get your daily nutrients.

Ambili Bundela · Answer

Please check with your doctor first on the right quantity. If you have any digestive issues, too many nuts can cause heat in the body.

Savita Subramaniam · Answer

Soaking nuts is actually beneficial because it removes phytic acid and makes them easier to digest. Avoid eating raw or roasted salted ones.

Kamakshi Talwar · Answer

No need to buy fancy expensive nuts, normal badam and akhrot are more than enough. Just soak them to make them easy on your stomach.

Kanta Raghavan · Answer

Personally, eating whole nuts gave me acidity, so I powdered them and added to my daily milk. Worked much better for me.

Madhulika Mandal · Answer

My hospital dietician gave me a chart showing exactly how many nuts to eat each trimester. I suggest asking your hospital staff for a personalized plan.