My doctor advised me to include walnuts in my diet for brain development. I'm wondering about the best way to consume them during pregnancy. Should I soak them, eat them raw, or add them to something? How many are enough?
Praying for your healthy journey dear. Walnuts are a blessing from nature for the baby, just take them after soaking them overnight to keep your digestion smooth. Take care of yourself.
I can only share what I did—I used to soak 3 walnuts every night and eat them first thing in the morning with my milk. It really helped my energy levels without causing any acidity.
After my past loss, I was terrified of eating 'warm' dry fruits. My doctor reassured me that soaking walnuts overnight reduces the heat, so I only ate 2 soaked ones daily, very carefully.
My mother-in-law advised me to soak 2-3 walnuts in water overnight and eat them in the morning. My doctor also agreed it's great for baby's brain. It's a very simple and safe habit.
I used to count exactly how many walnuts I ate, fearing too many might cause issues! Eating just 2-3 soaked ones daily is completely safe and very nutritious, so please don't overthink like me.
Don't worry, walnuts are excellent for you right now. Just soak a couple of them overnight to make them easier on your stomach and peel them if you like. Eat them with your breakfast.
According to my doctor, walnuts are rich in DHA and omega-3 which is crucial for fetal brain development. She suggested consuming 3-4 soaked walnuts daily, but avoiding salted or fried ones.
