1. Go to Sleep Smoothie
Since your body is trying to accommodate a new
person, you might feel more tired during your pregnancy and a good
night’s sleep will help you stay feeling your best. If you’re tired,
your body is going to have to put the energy it has available to
support your energy levels and less will be available for your baby.
Fortunately, the parsley found in this recipe is a good source of
calcium and magnesium, both of which are known to promote healthy sleep
patterns.
YIELDS: 1 CUP
4 carrots, peeled
2 stalks celery
2 leaves romaine lettuce
1⁄8 cup parsley
Juice carrots, celery, and romaine. Stir. Garnish with parsley.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 207 | 0.26g | 5.1g | 242mg | 14g | 55g |
2. Carrot and Cauliflower
Celery is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and
folic acid. Vitamin C is great for tissue repair and bone growth and
repair during pregnancy and potassium will help your body stay hydrated
so it can work as efficiently as possible to support the optimal growth
and health of your baby-to-be. In addition, the folic acid found here
in its naturally occurring state, is essential for the functioning of
DNA and cell growth of your baby. Talk about an easy way to get some
healthy benefits!
YIELDS: 11⁄4 CUPS
4 leaves romaine lettuce
3 carrots, peeled
1⁄2 cup cauliflower
1⁄2 lemon, peeled
Juice ingredients in order listed. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 11⁄4 CUP SERVING | 166 | 0.18g | 4.5g | 134mg | 12g | 51g |
3. Ultimate “C” Energizer
Helps boost energy levels
During pregnancy, you will have almost 50
percent more blood in your system to meet the demands of your growing
uterus and protect you and your baby from harm when you lie down or
stand up. This means that the amount of iron in your body needs
increase to manage the additional red blood cells and to prevent anemia
due to the increase in plasma. Fortunately, this citrus delight is full
of the mighty vitamin C, which helps your body better absorb iron. And
the more iron you can absorb, the more energy you’ll have in stock.
YIELDS: 11⁄2 CUPS
2 oranges, peeled
1⁄2 pink grapefruit, peeled
1⁄2 lemon, peeled
Juice oranges and grapefruit. Juice lemon. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 11⁄2 CUP SERVING | 189 | 0.86g | 4.3g | 0.59mg | 9g | 50g |