1. Cauliflower Broccoli
Helps boost energy levels
B vitamins are well known to increase your
energy levels, which are hard to sustain during pregnancy. Vitamin B is
the key to this energy-boosting juice, and the magnesium in the
cauliflower and beet greens will also keep you on your feet… and off
the couch!
YIELDS: 1 CUP
1 cup cauliflower
4 spears broccoli
2 beet greens
Juice cauliflower, broccoli, and beet greens separately. Stir together.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 78 | 0.56g | 6.7g | 213mg | 9g | 10g |
2. Grapefruit Star
If you’ve ever been down with the flu while
pregnant, you know how hard it is to be sick without running to the
pharmacy and grabbing the first over-the-counter cold and flu remedy
that you can find. The good news is that the vitamin C found in this
recipe is just the thing to get you through a bout of the common cold
or flu without medication. This juice may also keep you from catching a
cold in the first place… and prevention is better than a cure anyway!
YIELDS: 1 CUP
1⁄2 pink grapefruit, rind removed
1⁄2 white grapefruit, rind removed
Juice grapefruits. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 89 | 0.29g | 1.7g | 0mg | 2g | 39g |
3. Broccoli and Kale
Good for strengthening your immune system
You know that citrus fruits contain vitamin C,
but you may not have heard that broccoli and kale are particularly good
sources of this super vitamin as well. In addition to protecting you
and your baby from free radicals that may cause harm, vitamin C repairs
tissues, support the growth of your baby’s bones, helps your body fight
infections, and promotes healthy skin throughout your pregnancy. Sounds
like a super vitamin!
YIELDS: 1 CUP
2 leaves kale
1 beet top and greens
1 fistful spinach
1⁄2 cup broccoli florets
Juice ingredients in order listed. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 68 | 0.65g | 4g | 101mg | 3.9g | 16g |