Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Kiwifruit Apple, Orange Carrot, Berry Melon

1. Kiwifruit Apple

Good for your digestive system

This juice contains actinidin, a digestive
enzyme found in kiwifruit that will support your digestion throughout
your pregnancy by breaking food down in your stomach. Kiwifruit is also
a good source of vitamin C that supports tissue repair and bone growth
and fights infections during pregnancy.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

2 red apples, washed, cored, and sliced

3 kiwifruit

Juice apples and kiwifruit. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	231	3g	2.7g	9.4mg	11g	64g

KIWI

Another name for kiwifruit is Chinese gooseberry.

2. Orange Carrot

Good for your baby’s bones and development

Beyond helping your body fight infection,
vitamin C is essential for tissue repair, bone growth and repair, and
healthy skin. The vitamin C in this recipe comes from carrots and
oranges and is beneficial for both you and your baby-to-be.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

3 carrots, washed and peeled

1 orange, washed and cut into wedges

Juice carrots and orange. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	206	0.31g	4.4g	117mg	12g	55g

CAROTENE

Carrots contain more beta-carotene
than any other vegetable. Beta-carotene is converted, only when needed,
into vitamin A, which is used directly by the body. Vitamin A is one of
the crucial vitamins during pregnancy for developing the heart, lungs,
kidneys, eyes, and bones of your baby.

3. Berry Melon

Good for your baby’s bones and development

Strawberries are an excellent source of folic
acid, or folate, which helps the body make healthy new cells. It also
reduces the chance of some birth defects, such as spina bifida. Not to
mention, strawberries are fresh, delicious, and a perfect accompaniment
to the cantaloupe in this recipe.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

¹⁄₂ cantaloupe, washed and rind removed

1 cup strawberries

Juice cantaloupe and strawberries. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1¹⁄₂ CUP SERVING	170	1.2g	4.6g	59mg	6.6g	32g

WHAT IS THE WATER CONTENT OF YOUR FRUIT JUICE?

The water in your fruit isn’t your
ordinary water. It is full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and
electrolytes. Fruit juices will refresh and restore your body, helping
it reach its optimal level of health to develop a healthy baby.