Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Snap Pea Smoothie, Salad in a Glass, Pineapple Plum Punch

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1. Snap Pea Smoothie

This juice is packed with vitamins A, K, and
C, and manganese, which makes it perfect for pregnancy! The vitamins
all play a key role in the development of your baby from her bones to
her heart, and manganese helps form bone and cartilage, which will
support your baby’s bones. This juice also provides fiber from snap
peas that will support a healthy digestive system and prevent
hemorrhoids, which can be more common in pregnancy. Drink up!

YIELDS: 3⁄4 CUP

1 cup snap peas

2 carrots, peeled

2 stalks celery

Juice snap peas, carrots, and celery. Stir.

 CaloriesFatProteinSodiumFiberCarbohydrates
PER 3⁄4 CUP SERVING1420.35g5.2g166mg11g39g


2. Salad in a Glass

Good for your baby’s bones and development

When you’re not in the mood for a salad, the
broccoli and carrots in this juice can provide you and your baby with
adequate nutrition and strengthen your baby’s bones. You can vary this
recipe by switching the lettuce to romaine lettuce or red leaf lettuce.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 cup broccoli

3 leaves butterhead lettuce

1 carrot

2 red radishes

1 green onion

Juice ingredients in order listed. Stir. Garnish glass with green onion tops.

 CaloriesFatProteinSodiumFiberCarbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING950.52g5.3g81mg7.5g21g

BUTTERHEAD LETTUCE

Butterhead lettuce is small and
round. Its leaves have a soft buttery texture, and the flavor is sweet.
Gentle washing is required for this type of lettuce because it is
delicate.

3. Pineapple Plum Punch

The pineapple and plums in this juice are
packed with magnesium, which can help strengthen your bones. However,
magnesium is often used to treat preeclampsia or preterm labor during
pregnancy, so you should talk to your doctor before consuming this
juice.

YIELDS: 11⁄2 CUPS

2 black plums

1 cup pineapple

Juice plums and pineapple. Stir well before serving.

 CaloriesFatProteinSodiumFiberCarbohydrates
PER 11⁄2 CUP SERVING1360.62g2.9g1.6mg2.9g35g

HOW TO CHOOSE A PINEAPPLE

Choose a pineapple that is a bit
soft to the touch. It should not show signs of green. The leaves should
be green with no brown spots. If a pineapple is overripe it will have
soft areas on the skin. If you purchase a pineapple that isn’t ripe you
may keep it at room temperature for a few days. If you cannot find
fresh pineapple, choose a canned variety that’s been packed in its own
juice.