Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Cucumber Pepper, Asparagus Squash Medley, Super Green Juice

1. Cucumber Pepper

Bell (sweet) peppers are an excellent source
of vitamins A and C, that promote bone growth and infection resistance.
You have to provide your baby with these vitamins in order to support
the growth of his heart, lungs, kidneys, eyes, and bones. In addition,
this recipe uses cucumber, which is beneficial in more ways than one.
In fact, recent studies have also found that cucumbers might lower the
risk for infants to get type 1 diabetes if cucumbers are consumed while
the mother was pregnant.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 cucumber, washed and peeled

1 stalk celery, washed

¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, washed

Juice cucumbers, celery, and pepper. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	40	0.21g	2g	46mg	2.9g	17g

2. Asparagus Squash Medley

Helps boost energy levels

Squash is high in niacin and vitamins A and C,
which will support your baby’s bones and immune system, and asparagus
restores normal blood sugar levels and energy levels. The high water
content in both of these veggies will promote hydration important for
the optimal health of you and your baby, making them perfect for
juicing during your pregnancy.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

4 spears asparagus

1 cup yellow crookneck squash

Juice asparagus and squash. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	51	0g	6.1g	127mg	5.3g	9g