I am 5 week pregnant, is it safe to consume soaked walnuts and almond in first trimester ?what is the sources of omega 3 fatty acid which should be consumed during first trimester. I am vegetarian ?please suggest.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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It is safe to consume soaked walnuts and almond in first trimester and throughout the pregnancy .There are different types of omega-3s: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).The form known as ALA is found mostly in vegetable oils, flaxseed, walnuts, and dark leafy vegetables, like kale and spinach, which your body can change small amounts of into EPA and DHA, but it won't provide as much omega-3 as fatty fish sources like mackerel and salmon, 

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