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.