Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Kale Apple, Carrot Banana, Popeye’s Rescue

2. Carrot Banana

This juice is highly nutritious and provides
potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C for both you and your baby-to-be.
Carrots also provide vitamin A, making this juice so important for the
development of your baby’s eyes, teeth, and bones. In addition, the
fiber content of the carrots in this recipe will help keep your
digestive system balanced during your pregnancy!

YIELDS: 1 CUP

3 carrots

1 banana

Juice carrots. Add carrot juice and banana to blender and blend well.

AVOID DISCOLORED BANANAS

Once bananas are peeled and exposed
to the air they begin to turn brown. If you want to peel your banana
ahead of time, soak it in acidulated water (water with a few drops of
lemon juice) to keep it from turning brown.

3. Popeye’s Rescue

This juice is high in magnesium, a natural
muscle relaxant, which will keep you feeling relaxed. In addition,
spinach is very rich in iron and folic acid. It is a great source of
vitamins A, C, and B₆, which not only support your baby’s tissue and brain growth, but may also help with your morning sickness.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 cup spinach leaves

1 cucumber, peeled

2 carrots, peeled

Juice spinach, cucumber, and carrots. Stir.