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Is it safe to have Pine Nuts during pregnancy?

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I love adding pine nuts to my salad for that extra crunch. Can I continue having them during pregnancy?

Pine Nuts - also known as 

Pignoli, Stone pine nuts, Swiss pine nuts, Siberian pine nuts, Korean pine nuts, Chinese pine nuts
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I love adding pine nuts to my salad for that extra crunch. Can I continue having them during pregnancy

Yes. According to a post published in the Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), pine nuts are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acid, and other healthy fats that help with brain development. These flavorful nuts are a good addition to your pregnancy diet. And, you can have them directly or add them to a dessert, condiment or salad.

Good source of
Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Sodium, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Zinc,
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