1. Strawberry Papaya
Good for fighting infections during pregnancy
The last thing you want is for your immune
system not to be in its best shape during your pregnancy. Nothing’s
worse than being sick if you’re already not feeling your best!
Fortunately, the strawberries and papayas found in this recipe are both
known to help fight infections due to their high vitamin C content. In
addition, the banana provides vitamin B6 for extra immune-system support.
YIELDS: 1⁄2 CUP
1 cup strawberries, hulls intact
1 papaya, seeded and peeled
1 banana, peeled
Juice berries and papaya separately. Blend juices in a blender. Add banana and blend until smooth.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1⁄2 CUP SERVING | 152 | 0.87g | 3.1g | 4.5mg | 7g | 42g |
2. White Grape and Lime
Look for fresh green grapes that have a pale
color for this refreshing drink. The abundance of minerals found in
grapes helps to detoxify the liver and strengthens your digestive
system to help ensure you’re absorbing as many nutrients as you can
during your pregnancy.
YIELDS: 1 CUP
11⁄2 cups green seedless grapes
2 limes, peeled
Juice grapes and limes.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 70 | 0.45g | 1.8g | 3.6mg | 4.5g | 38g |
3. Tropical Cucumber
Good for healthy skin and hair
It’s important to feel your best both inside
and out, especially while you’re pregnant, and the cucumber in this
delicious drink provides a multitude of skin benefits. Cucumber
contains silica, a trace mineral that helps provide strength to the
connective tissues of the skin, which can help with swelling of the
eyes and water retention. Cucumbers are also high in vitamins A and C
and folic acid.
YIELDS: 2 CUPS
1 cup pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
1 mango, pitted
1 cucumber, peeled
1⁄2 lemon, rind intact
Juice pineapple first, then mango and cucumber. Cut lemon into thin slices and juice last. Stir well before serving.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 2 CUP SERVING | 163 | 0.53g | 3.9g | 8.8mg | 6.9g | 52g |