1. Peach Grape Delight
Peaches have several flavonoids that act as
protective scavengers of harmful free radicals that may be looking to
cause damage to cells throughout your body. They are also rich in
potassium, an important component of cell and body fluids that regulate
your blood pressure and can help keep you from developing preeclampsia,
high blood pressure in a pregnant woman that can lead to risk of
complications for the mother or baby. Therefore, it is important to do
everything you can to manage blood pressure throughout your pregnancy.
YIELDS: 11⁄2 CUPS
2 peaches
1 cup red grapes
1⁄4 lemon
Juice peaches, grapes, and lemon. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 11⁄2 CUP SERVING | 188 | 1.1g | 3.9g | 2.1mg | 7.5g | 47g |
2. Fresh from the Garden
Good for your baby’s bones and development
The celery and broccoli found in this recipe
are full of calcium, which will help your baby’s bones develop. The
tomato, celery, and broccoli in this refreshing drink will also provide
other essential pregnancy nutrients, such as vitamin C and folic acid,
that are needed for your baby’s growth and development.
YIELDS: 11⁄4 CUPS
1 large tomato
2 stalks celery
1 cup broccoli
2 cloves garlic
Juice tomato, celery, broccoli, and garlic. Stir.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 11⁄4 CUP SERVING | 99 | 0.0g | 6.3g | 126mg | 6.6g | 19g |
3. Tangy Cucumber
Good for morning sickness
The ginger in this juice will alleviate your
morning sickness, which makes this spicy drink a blessing in disguise!
But it doesn’t stop there. The folate-packed cucumbers found in this
juice also work to reduce the risk of birth defects. A win-win!
YIELDS: 1⁄2 CUP
2 cucumbers
1 lemon, peeled
1⁄4” slice ginger
Pinch kosher salt
Juice cucumbers, lemon, and ginger. Stir in a pinch of salt.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1⁄2 CUP SERVING | 119 | 1.1g | 7.3g | 156mg | 12g | 36g |