PregnantPlate Logo

PregnantPlate

Is it safe to have Almonds during pregnancy?

// PregnantPlate Short Answer //

Why should I include almonds in my pregnancy diet?

Almonds - also known as 

Prunus amygdalus,
ADVERTISEMENT
Why should I include almonds in my pregnancy diet

Almonds are one of the most nutritious nuts on the planet. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, iron, folate and vitamins E and B6, which are essential for pregnant women. As per the guidelines provided by the Food and Drug Administration, pregnant women should aim for 1000 mg of calcium everyday. To achieve this, they need to have atleast 3-4 servings of calcium rich foods. Almonds are rich in calcium and can be an effective way to add this nutrient to your pregnancy diet.

Good source of
Calcium, Copper, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Riboflavin, Selenium, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Zinc,
ADVERTISEMENT
cheese

Which Types Of Cheese Are OK During Pregnancy?

Life is just better with cheese. From adorning our platters to enriching our grilled sandwiches, cheese is an absolutely integral part of our meals. So much so, that we seldom think twice before enjoying our

More ? Read about these...

ADVERTISEMENT
Are these safe during pregnancy?
Ask a OB-GYN
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
In-Depth Articles
spina-bifida-feature

In Depth – Spina Bifida

The terms “Spina” and “Bifida” are Latin words that mean spine and split respectively. It is a congenital malformation or

oxalate

In Depth – Oxalate

When reading about pregnancy, you may have come across these terms – ‘oxalate’ and ‘oxalic acid’. In many articles and

folate

Folate

Folate is also known as Vitamin B9. Like other B vitamins, folate plays an important role in the metabolism of

ADVERTISEMENT

Search

Is it safe to eat during pregnancy? Search in over 600 food items
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Search in posts
Search in pages
food

Try Coffee Chicken Liver Taro Sweet Potato Leaves Alcohol

PregnantPlate
Newsletter

Sign-up for our newsletter. We send well researched and valuable information right to your inbox.