Which dry fruits should be eaten during pregnancy?
I've heard that dry fruits are very nutritious during pregnancy, but there are so many options. Which dry fruits should be eaten during pregnancy for good health? Please share some recommendations.
Hey! Don't stress too much about memorizing a huge list of dry fruits. Just soak 4-5 almonds and a couple of walnuts overnight, and have them in the morning. They are amazing for the baby's brain and give you a nice energy boost.
During my consultations at the hospital clinic, the nutritionist gave me a specific daily diet chart. They highly recommended soaked almonds and walnuts daily, but told me to limit dates and cashews to avoid excess weight gain. You should definitely ask your hospital dietitian for a personalized chart based on your body weight.
A mix of soaked almonds, walnuts, and figs (anjeer) is excellent for daily nutrition and fiber. Walnuts provide essential omega-3s, and figs help immensely with pregnancy constipation. Just keep the portion to a handful daily to avoid excess calories.
My mother and saas made sure I ate soaked almonds and walnuts every single morning for the baby's health! They also used to give me a couple of dried dates (kharik) with warm milk at night. Just make sure to soak them first, as elders say it reduces the 'garmi' or heat.
I kept it very simple and affordable—just normal almonds, walnuts, and some raisins. Soaking them overnight makes them easy to digest and doesn't cause any stomach heat. No need to buy exotic, expensive berries, our regular local dry fruits are more than enough.
