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  3. What to eat and what not to eat during pregnancy
  4. Surprising Benefits of Walnuts For Pregnancy Diet

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During pregnancy, most women become very cautious about their diet so that they do not consume anything that can harm their unborn child. During pregnancy, it is advisable to eat only healthy things. One of the healthiest food groups among these is nuts i.e. dry fruits.

Many studies have revealed that consuming nuts in the early days of pregnancy helps in better neuropsychological development of the unborn child. According to a study, if mothers consume about 75 grams of nuts every week during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy (1 to 3 months), then their child's IQ, memory and concentration ability are better than those children whose mothers do not consume nuts during pregnancy. 

(Read more: Pregnancy diet: What to eat)

Nuts include many types of things like almonds, walnuts, apricots, hazelnuts, pine nuts, peanuts etc. which are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6, folic acid and many other nutrients like fiber, vitamin E. All these types of nuts are very beneficial for common people, but should any kind of precaution be taken while eating nuts during pregnancy? Today we will tell you about walnuts, whether eating walnuts during pregnancy is beneficial or not.

(Read more: Diet during the first month of pregnancy)

  1. Should Walnuts Be Eaten During Pregnancy?
  2. Benefits Of Walnuts During Pregnancy
  3. Disadvantage Of Walnuts For Pregnancy
  4. Summary

Should Walnuts Be Eaten During Pregnancy?

Walnut is a dry fruit whose shape is like the human brain and eating it helps in improving the functioning of the brain. If a pregnant woman consumes walnuts during pregnancy, then it is also considered very beneficial for the development of the brain of the fetus growing in her womb. Therefore, eating walnuts during pregnancy is completely safe. If pregnant women want, they can consume 3-4 walnut kernels daily.

Apart from the development of the brain of the unborn child, walnuts are beneficial in many ways during pregnancy. Walnuts strengthen the uterus of a pregnant woman and help in making the child healthy by providing nutrition. Many groups of vitamin B complex are also found in walnuts such as folates, riboflavin, thiamine etc. which are very essential for a pregnant woman.

(Read more: Fruits for Pregnant Women)

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Benefits Of Walnuts During Pregnancy

Rich in nutrients like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory elements, calcium, iron, zinc, fiber and magnesium, walnuts are considered beneficial for health in many ways during pregnancy.

Benefits Of Walnuts For Blood Pressure

Walnuts help in managing blood pressure which is very important during pregnancy. Actually, walnuts help in relaxing the blood arteries and making them flexible, which keeps high blood pressure under control. Pregnant women are at risk of high blood pressure during the third trimester of pregnancy, due to which problems like miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight can occur. In such a situation, consuming walnuts daily helps in keeping blood pressure under control throughout the pregnancy.

Benefits Of Walnuts For Cholesterol

By consuming walnuts, the cholesterol level of your body also remains under control and when cholesterol remains under control, the risk of heart disease also decreases. An element called plant sterol is found in walnuts, which helps in controlling the level of cholesterol in the blood, which reduces bad cholesterol and increases the level of good cholesterol in the body. It is also very important to control the level of cholesterol during pregnancy.

(Read more: Eighth Month Pregnancy Diet)

Benefits Of Walnuts For Immunity

The antioxidants found in walnuts help in strengthening the immune system of a pregnant woman i.e. the ability to fight diseases. However, while eating walnuts, do not remove the brown skin on top of it because 90 percent of the antioxidants are present in the skin of the walnut.

(Read more: Diet For Anemia In Pregnancy)

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Benefits Of Walnuts For Good Sleep

Eating walnuts controls the level of melatonin hormone in the body. Melatonin is also called sleep hormone because it induces sleep, which helps in getting good sleep. During pregnancy, there are often problems in sleeping, especially during the third trimester. In such a situation, consuming walnuts helps the pregnant woman sleep well.

(Read more: Benefits Of Watermelon For Pregnancy)

Benefits Of Walnuts For Child

Walnuts, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, help in the development of the brain and eyes of the baby growing in the womb. Apart from this, the manganese present in walnuts helps in strengthening the bones of the child. Therefore, keeping in mind the good health of the child growing in the womb, a pregnant woman must consume walnuts.

(Read more: Benefits Of Eating Sabudana During Pregnancy)

Benefits Of Walnuts For Stomach Problems

Indigestion, stomach gas and acid reflux problems are also often seen in pregnant women. In such a situation, consuming walnuts rich in fiber also removes all the problems related to stomach and digestion and the health of the pregnant woman also remains good.

Disadvantage Of Walnuts For Pregnancy

Although the consumption of walnuts is considered completely safe during pregnancy, excess of anything can prove harmful during pregnancy. Therefore, it is beneficial to consume this healthy walnut in limited quantities. Pregnant women should not consume more than 20 to 25 grams i.e. 4 to 5 kernels of walnut daily. Eating too many walnuts can also harm the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby:

  • Sometimes consuming walnuts can also cause allergies. In such a situation, if you notice symptoms like cough, skin rashes, swelling on the lips, sneezing etc. after eating walnuts, then contact the doctor immediately and do not consume walnuts during pregnancy.
  • Eating too many walnuts during pregnancy can sometimes cause diarrhea.
  • Eating too many walnuts can disrupt the process of iron absorption by the body and anemia can occur due to iron deficiency in the body. If anemia occurs during pregnancy, it can become a big problem.

(Read more: The Benefits of Eating Dry Fruits During Pregnancy)

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Summary

Eating walnuts during pregnancy is beneficial for both mother and child. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, and vitamin E, which help in the development of the brain and eyes of the fetus. In addition, the antioxidants present in walnuts strengthen the mother's immune system and help reduce inflammation during pregnancy. Regular consumption of walnuts keeps the heart of a pregnant woman healthy and also helps in controlling weight during pregnancy.

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