1. Garlic Delight
Helps boost energy levels
Good news! Garlic could potentially reduce
fatigue during pregnancy. It can also protect you and your baby from
harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Garlic contains alliin, an amino
acid that converts to allicin, a compound that has been shown to have
antibiotic properties. It can also help improve blood circulation
during pregnancy, which will reduce fatigue. So if you’re craving
Italian, you’re in luck!
YIELDS: 1 CUP
3 Roma tomatoes
2 red apples
1 clove garlic
1 sprig Italian parsley
Juice tomatoes, apples, garlic, and parsley. Stir and garnish with parsley.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 114 | 1.3g | 2.4g | 18mg | 4.6g | 44g |
2. Carrot, Cucumber, and Beet
The carrots found in this recipe are packed
with vitamin A, the power vitamin for pregnancy that is important for
your baby’s embryonic growth. Vitamin A supports the growth of your
baby’s kidneys, lungs, heart, eyes, and bones. Therefore, this juice is
a spectacular addition to your—and your baby’s—day.
YIELDS: 11⁄4 CUPS
3 carrots, peeled
1 cucumber, peeled
2 beets, greens removed
1 stalk celery, leaves intact
Juice ingredients in order listed. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 11⁄4 CUP SERVING | 244 | 0.48g | 7.8g | 292mg | 16g | 69g |
Besides making one tasty juice, beets
are also great as a source of folic acid. You can mix and match your
beet juice with fruits and vegetables to please your particular palate.
Try a veggie-heavy mix with the Carrot, Cucumber, and Beet, or go a bit
sweeter with the Apple Beeter.
3. Super Berry
Good for strengthening your immune system
You’ve heard it before: Blueberries are
powerhouses of antioxidants and vitamin C, so they can build and
protect your immune system. They also can help your urinary tract, in a
way similar to cranberries.
YIELDS: 1 CUP
1 pint blueberries, washed
2 cups red grapes, washed
Juice blueberries and grapes. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 288 | 1.6g | 4.1g | 6.6mg | 7.5g | 74g |
SUPER BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries are being touted as one of the
new superfoods. Their color contains anthocyanin, a phytonutrient that
helps reduce cancer risk by preventing cell damage. They are packed
with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids and are also high in potassium
and vitamin C. Blueberries are not only good for lowering your risk of
heart disease and cancer; they are anti-inflammatory and can help
eliminate any inflammation that naturally occurs in pregnancy.