I want to make sure I'm getting enough healthy snacks for my pregnancy. Which nuts are considered the best and most beneficial to eat during this time?
Keep it practical—soaked almonds, walnuts, and a few pistas are great. I used to pack small boxes of these for office because they are easy to eat between meetings. No need to go overboard, just a small fistful daily is enough.
Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios are highly recommended for healthy fats and folate. However, it's always best to ask your gynac or nutritionist about the right quantities, as every body's caloric needs are different.
Soaked almonds are excellent for brain development, and walnuts are great too. Try to avoid raw cashews in large amounts as they can be heavy. Soak 4-5 almonds and 2 walnuts every night and have them in the morning.
I live on almonds and walnuts now in my third trimester because I have zero energy to cook! They are great for a quick energy boost when you feel too heavy to move. Just don't eat too many hot-nature nuts like dry dates in summers.
I used to panic thinking I was eating the wrong nuts and hurting my baby! But honestly, soaked almonds and walnuts are amazing and completely safe. Just soak them overnight, peel them, and eat a handful daily without stressing.
Beta, always soak almonds overnight and peel the skin before eating because the skin can produce heat in the body. Walnuts and dry figs (anjeer) are also very good, but eat them in moderation.
