1. Papaya Delight
The ingredients in this delicious juice are
packed full of magnesium, which helps build and repair your tissues
throughout pregnancy. In fact, a severe magnesium deficiency can lead
to preeclampsia, high blood pressure during pregnancy, that affects 5
percent of all pregnant women and may lead to poor fetal growth or
preterm labor. So, cheers to this Papaya Delight and to a healthy baby!
YIELDS: 11⁄2 CUPS
1 cup pineapple, peeled
7 large strawberries, hulls intact
1⁄2 papaya, seeds removed
Juice pineapple, strawberries, and papaya.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 11⁄2 CUP SERVING | 166 | 0.91g | 4.3g | 5.7mg | 6.9g | 36g |
2. Peach Strawberry
Peaches can enrich your pregnancy in multiple
ways, because they are full of folic acid; vitamins A, C, and E; and
potassium. This juice will help prevent birth defects, support your
baby’s growth, boost your immune system, improve your skin, and help
you stay hydrated.
YIELDS: 11⁄4 CUPS
1 large peach, pitted
7 large strawberries, hulls intact
Juice peach and then strawberries. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 11⁄4 CUP SERVING | 124 | 1g | 3.5g | 2mg | 7.1g | 28g |
3. Dilly of a Cucumber
Good for your baby’s bones and development
The cucumbers used in this recipe are a great
source of folate, which is particularly important during pregnancy as
it can help reduce the risk of neural-tube defects in your baby.
Cucumbers are also a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C,
which assist in growth and healthy development.
YIELDS: 11⁄4 CUPS
1⁄2 large cucumber, peeled
1 stalk celery, leaves intact
2 sprigs fresh baby dill
Juice cucumber. Add celery and juice to combine. Stir well. Garnish with fresh sprigs of dill.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 11⁄4 CUP SERVING | 31 | 0.12g | 1.5g | 45mg | 2g | 8g |
FRESH DILL
Dill is a tasty herb and a nice
addition to this drink. However, dill does not juice through your
juicer, so the best thing to do is serve your cucumber drink with a
fresh sprig of it. If you want more dill flavor, add chopped dill to
the drink.