1. Razzle Dazzle Berry
Both raspberries and strawberries are rich in
vitamin C, which provides an abundance of antioxidants to protect you
and your baby from free radicals that are trying to cause damage. This
keeps both you and your baby-to-be’s immune systems strong and helps
you reach your optimal health during pregnancy. Try this mix of
strawberries and raspberries for a really rich drink that is easy to
make.
YIELDS: 1 CUP
2 cups strawberries, hulls intact
1 pint raspberries
Juice berries. Stir before serving.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 222 | 2.3g | 5.9g | 5.9mg | 21g | 63g |
2. Pineapple Tangerine
Helps boost energy levels
Let’s face it, the increased stress on your
body over the next nine months may put you into a state of fatigue.
Fortunately, the pineapples and tangerines used in this delicious juice
are both good sources of iron and vitamin C, which can improve your
stamina and circulation to increase your energy levels.
YIELDS: 1 CUP
1 cup pineapple, peeled
1 tangerine, peeled
Juice pineapple and tangerine. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 127 | 0.0g | 2.4g | 3.5mg | 3.3g | 33g |
3. Pineapple Cucumber
Pineapples and cucumbers are both good for
treating edema, the accumulation of fluid beneath the skin. Pineapples
stimulate the kidneys to remove excess water from the body and the high
water content in cucumbers will help you avoid dehydration, another
common way to develop edema.
YIELDS: 1 CUP
1 English cucumber, peeled
1 cup pineapple, peeled
Juice cucumber and pineapple. Stir. Garnish with cube of pineapple on a stick.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 99 | 0.17g | 2.6g | 5.6mg | 2.6g | 32g |