How Much & Which Dry Fruits to Consume During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is physiologically and nutritionally a highly demanding period. Good nutrition and optimum nutrition during pregnancy will keep you and your developing little one healthy. There is some increase in calorie requirements but there is a large increase in protein and other vital nutrient requirements. Hence focus has to be more on Nutrient-dense foods and not on Calorie-dense foods.

A well-balanced diet can help you to meet your increased requirements of certain vitamins and minerals. But during pregnancy, you need to pay extra attention to certain nutrients like folate, iron, calcium, zinc, iodine and omega 3 fats. Read on to know what the best sources of these nutrients and in what should be the right amount of intake for pregnant moms...

Health Benefits of Nuts During Pregnancy

Dry fruits/Nuts are one such Nutrient-dense food, which is packed with these key nutrients mentioned above. Hence a handful of these nuts in your diet during pregnancy will play an important role in meeting your increased nutritional needs. Let’s look more deeply into the health benefits of these power-packed foods while n pregnancy...

• Serve as a great source of protein, all the more beneficial for vegetarians; almonds and pistachios have the highest amount of protein.

• Give you a boost of dietary fiber, especially the ones with brown coats. Constipation is a common problem of pregnancy