201 Organic Smoothies and Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy: Nutrient-Rich Recipes for Your Pregnancy Diet by Nicole Cormier Page B
Authors: Nicole Cormier
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pregnancy, that affects 5 percent of all pregnant women and may lead to poor fetal growth or preterm labor. So, cheers to this Papaya Delight and to a healthy baby!
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 2 CUPS
1 cup pineapple, peeled
7 large strawberries, hulls intact
1 ⁄ 2 papaya, seeds removed
Juice pineapple, strawberries, and papaya.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 2 CUP SERVING
166
0.91g
4.3g
5.7mg
6.9g
36g
Peach Strawberry
Peaches can enrich your pregnancy in multiple ways, because they are full of folic acid; vitamins A, C, and E; and potassium. This juice will help prevent birth defects, support your baby’s growth, boost your immune system, improve your skin, and help you stay hydrated.
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUPS
1 large peach, pitted
7 large strawberries, hulls intact
Juice peach and then strawberries. Stir.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUP SERVING
124
1g
3.5g
2mg
7.1g
28g
Dilly of a Cucumber
Good for your baby’s bones and development
The cucumbers used in this recipe are a great source of folate, which is particularly important during pregnancy as it can help reduce the risk of neural-tube defects in your baby. Cucumbers are also a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C, which assist in growth and healthy development.
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUPS
1 ⁄ 2 large cucumber, peeled
1 stalk celery, leaves intact
2 sprigs fresh baby dill
Juice cucumber. Add celery and juice to combine. Stir well. Garnish with fresh sprigs of dill.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUP SERVING
31
0.12g
1.5g
45mg
2g
8g
FRESH DILL
Dill is a tasty herb and a nice addition to this drink. However, dill does not juice through your juicer, so the best thing to do is serve your cucumber drink with a fresh sprig of it. If you want more dill flavor, add chopped dill to the drink.
Carrot Apple Broccoli
Good for your baby’s bones and development
The broccoli found in this juice will build your baby’s bones and keep yours strong. Broccoli is a good source of vitamin C, but it also contains riboflavin, calcium, and iron. The vitamin C and calcium are key players when it comes to strengthening your bones and riboflavin promotes your baby’s growth, vision, healthy skin, and bone and muscle development.
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUPS
2 carrots, peeled
1 red delicious apple, cored
1 cup broccoli
Juice carrots, apple, and then broccoli. Stir.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUP SERVING
157
0.44g
4.7g
109mg
10g
44g
Carrots and apples make a tasty combination. This bright juice combo packs in vitamins A and C, and works nicely with additional flavors. Spice it up a bit with the Ginger Carrot Apple recipe, or go green by adding in some leafy vegetables for a glass of Carrot Kale.
Cherry and Blueberry
There are about sixteen varieties of blueberry. They have more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable, and they’re also high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. All of these antioxidants and nutrients will help protect you and your baby from any foreign molecules that should not be hanging around. Therefore, you’ll have a stronger immune system and a healthy digestive system, and will support your baby’s growth.
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUPS
1 cup sweet cherries, pitted
2 cups blueberries
Juice cherries and blueberries. Stir.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUP SERVING
257
1.3g
4.4g
2.9mg
8.8g
61g
Lettuce Patch
Helps boost energy levels
As your iron needs increase during pregnancy, your energy levels can suffer. However, the parsnip power in this juice can provide you with iron and vitamin C in order to absorb that iron. If you don’t absorb iron, your body won’t be able to efficiently produce hemoglobin that carries oxygen to your cells, which can lead to fatigue or anemia. Fortunately, the vitamin C and iron combination found in this recipe will increase your
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 2 CUPS
1 cup pineapple, peeled
7 large strawberries, hulls intact
1 ⁄ 2 papaya, seeds removed
Juice pineapple, strawberries, and papaya.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 2 CUP SERVING
166
0.91g
4.3g
5.7mg
6.9g
36g
Peach Strawberry
Peaches can enrich your pregnancy in multiple ways, because they are full of folic acid; vitamins A, C, and E; and potassium. This juice will help prevent birth defects, support your baby’s growth, boost your immune system, improve your skin, and help you stay hydrated.
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUPS
1 large peach, pitted
7 large strawberries, hulls intact
Juice peach and then strawberries. Stir.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUP SERVING
124
1g
3.5g
2mg
7.1g
28g
Dilly of a Cucumber
Good for your baby’s bones and development
The cucumbers used in this recipe are a great source of folate, which is particularly important during pregnancy as it can help reduce the risk of neural-tube defects in your baby. Cucumbers are also a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C, which assist in growth and healthy development.
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUPS
1 ⁄ 2 large cucumber, peeled
1 stalk celery, leaves intact
2 sprigs fresh baby dill
Juice cucumber. Add celery and juice to combine. Stir well. Garnish with fresh sprigs of dill.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUP SERVING
31
0.12g
1.5g
45mg
2g
8g
FRESH DILL
Dill is a tasty herb and a nice addition to this drink. However, dill does not juice through your juicer, so the best thing to do is serve your cucumber drink with a fresh sprig of it. If you want more dill flavor, add chopped dill to the drink.
Carrot Apple Broccoli
Good for your baby’s bones and development
The broccoli found in this juice will build your baby’s bones and keep yours strong. Broccoli is a good source of vitamin C, but it also contains riboflavin, calcium, and iron. The vitamin C and calcium are key players when it comes to strengthening your bones and riboflavin promotes your baby’s growth, vision, healthy skin, and bone and muscle development.
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUPS
2 carrots, peeled
1 red delicious apple, cored
1 cup broccoli
Juice carrots, apple, and then broccoli. Stir.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUP SERVING
157
0.44g
4.7g
109mg
10g
44g
Carrots and apples make a tasty combination. This bright juice combo packs in vitamins A and C, and works nicely with additional flavors. Spice it up a bit with the Ginger Carrot Apple recipe, or go green by adding in some leafy vegetables for a glass of Carrot Kale.
Cherry and Blueberry
There are about sixteen varieties of blueberry. They have more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable, and they’re also high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. All of these antioxidants and nutrients will help protect you and your baby from any foreign molecules that should not be hanging around. Therefore, you’ll have a stronger immune system and a healthy digestive system, and will support your baby’s growth.
YIELDS: 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUPS
1 cup sweet cherries, pitted
2 cups blueberries
Juice cherries and blueberries. Stir.
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 1 ⁄ 4 CUP SERVING
257
1.3g
4.4g
2.9mg
8.8g
61g
Lettuce Patch
Helps boost energy levels
As your iron needs increase during pregnancy, your energy levels can suffer. However, the parsnip power in this juice can provide you with iron and vitamin C in order to absorb that iron. If you don’t absorb iron, your body won’t be able to efficiently produce hemoglobin that carries oxygen to your cells, which can lead to fatigue or anemia. Fortunately, the vitamin C and iron combination found in this recipe will increase your
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