Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Carrots in the Veggie Patch, Apple Blackberry, A Pear of Kiwifruit

1. Carrots in the Veggie Patch

Good for your baby’s bones and development

The spinach, turnip greens, and celery found
in this recipe make this juice a great calcium source to help out with
the development of your growing baby. In fact, turnips are rich in
calcium and iron, and have two times the vitamin C of orange juice.
These nutrients will support the growth of your baby’s bones, protect
your baby’s cells from damage, and protect his immune system.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

2 carrots, peeled

1 cup spinach

1 turnip, including turnip greens

1 stalk celery

2 sprigs parsley

Juice carrots, spinach, turnip, and celery. Stir and garnish with parsley sprigs.

HEALTHY CARROTS

Carrots have been beloved for more
than 2,000 years for their good health properties and high vitamin A
content. They appear in many juice recipes because they are so healthy.
They juice very well, and complement the flavors of other fruits and
vegetables quite nicely.

2. Apple Blackberry

Good for your baby’s bones and development

Blackberries contain folate, which helps
prevent several birth defects and decreases the rate of miscarriage.
However, pesticides and fertilizers used on blackberries can increase
the risk of birth defects, so be sure to purchase organic and wash your
fruit before juicing.

YIELDS: ³⁄₄ CUP

2 Gala red apples, cored

2 pints blackberries

1 lemon, peeled

Juice apples, blackberries, and lemon. Stir.