Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Cabbage Juice, Cranberry Apple, Watermelon Straight Up

1. Cabbage Juice

Cabbage is high in vitamins C and K, fiber,
and detoxifying sulfur compounds, which can assist in fighting off
several germs found in common public places, like offices, restrooms,
and schools. This juice will keep you and your baby-to-be healthy.

YIELDS: 114 CUPS

1 cup chopped cabbage

2 carrots, peeled

2 apples, cored

Juice cabbage, carrots, and apples. Stir.

  Calories Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Carbohydrates
PER 114 CUP SERVING 180 0.38g 3.3g 95mg 11g 54g


2. Cranberry Apple

Good for fighting infections during pregnancy

Pregnancy increases your risk for urinary
infections, and incorporating the cranberry juice found in this recipe
into your diet will help prevent bacteria from sticking to your
bladder. Cranberries are very high in vitamin C. They’re only in season
for a few months, but fresh berries purchased in November and December
can be frozen and used throughout the year.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

114 cups cranberries

2 red apples, cored

Juice cranberries and apples. Stir.

  Calories Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING 76 0.31g 1g 1.7mg 3.6g 27g


3. Watermelon Straight Up

Helps boost energy levels

Watermelon is very high in electrolytes, so
this sweet treat is a glass of energy when you need it most during your
pregnancy. Electrolytes help regulate your body’s fluids, which helps
you maintain a healthy pH balance and supports an optimal level of body
function. With this juice, your energy levels will also be more than
efficient.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 cup watermelon, rind removed

1 lime, peeled

Juice watermelon and lime. Stir.

  Calories Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING 65 0.32g 2.2g 2.8mg 2g 20

The electrolytes and high water
content of melons will keep your energy levels up during pregnancy and
may even help alleviate morning sickness. If you prefer to keep it
simple, try them on their own with Watermelon Straight Up and
Cantaloupe Straight Up, or bring those flavors together in a refreshing
glass of Super Melon.