5 types of nuts are good for the fetal brain

According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Sam, Faculty of Meritorious Nutrition, Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, the demand for omega-3 fatty acids of pregnant women increases compared to non-pregnant women. Folic acid is important in the early stages of pregnancy, ensuring the development of the fetus’s neural tube, spinal cord, preventing the risk of neural tube defects. The amount of folic acid recommendations for women to reproduce is about 400 mcg of folic acid, about 600 mcg pregnancy per day.

Nuts rich in folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 can help develop the fetal nervous system. But the body cannot synthesize the essential fatty acid group such as omega-3, omega-6 but need to supplement through the diet.

Almond

In addition to the brain, almonds rich in omega-3 fatty acids can also prevent atherosclerosis, regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, improve vision, sleep quality. Vitamin E in almonds supports oxidation balance, protecting overall health.

Walnut

Walnuts have omega-3 and folate fatty acids (a vitamin B in natural food) good for the brain and eyes of the fetus. Supplement walnuts to the diet to help pregnant women meet the need for folic acid needed during pregnancy, preventing the risk of neural tube defects in the fetus.

Pine

Although not as popular as almonds, walnuts … but pine seeds bring many benefits, including improving brain health. Omega-3 fatty acids in pine nuts contribute to the construction and repair of cells in the brain. The antioxidants in this seed also reduce cell tension, brain inflammation, thereby improving the overall cognitive function.

Peanut

Peanuts provide vitamin B3 (also known as niacin) that supports food conversion into energy, important to the function and brain development. Supplementing enough niacin during pregnancy contributes to optimal brain development, cognitive function of the fetus. This nutrient also maintains the overall neurological health of pregnant women.

Hazelnut

100 g of hazelnut contains up to 30% of the daily recommended folic acid value. Pregnant women eat hazelnuts that help grow, develop fetal brain, can prevent enlarged red blood cell anemia and neural tube defects.