Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Piece of Pie, Apple Yammer, Garlic Melon with Sprig of Dill

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1. Piece of Pie

There is now a new meaning to having an apple
a day, especially when pregnant. Studies have suggested that by eating
an apple every day, you may be able to reduce the risk of your baby
developing asthma. This sweet combination can also satisfy your
cravings while you enjoy a tasty treat.

YIELDS: 11⁄2 CUPS

3 Granny Smith apples, washed and cored

1 teaspoon cinnamon

  1. Juice apples.
  2. Add cinnamon and stir.
  Calories Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Carbohydrates
PER 11⁄2 CUP SERVING 136 0.63g 0.09g 3.1mg 6.2g 37g

CINNAMON

Cinnamon comes from the inner bark
of a tropical evergreen tree and was once used as a love potion in
ancient Rome. Today, we tend to associate cinnamon with sweet recipes,
but it is quite good in savory stews—or juices and smoothies—as well!

2. Apple Yammer

Good for strengthening your immune system

This juice offers you a great way to satisfy
your sweet tooth while keeping you healthy and supplying your baby with
plenty of vitamins A and C, which will help protect your immune systems.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 yam, washed and cut into pieces

1 red apple, washed and cored

Juice yam and apple. Stir.

  Calories Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING 232 0.59g 2.8g 14mg 8.2g 51g

SWEET POTATO OR YAM?

Sweet potatoes are part of the
morning glory family. In the United States there are many varieties,
but the two main ones are a pale sweet potato and the orange-skinned
variety known as yams. The true yam is not related to the sweet potato.
Do not refrigerate yams, because they will develop a hard core and
their flavor will deteriorate.

3. Garlic Melon with Sprig of Dill

Good for your baby’s nervous system

Garlic is a very good source of vitamin B6
and vitamin C that will help develop your baby’s nervous system and are
essential for tissue and bone repair and bone growth. Garlic is also an
old-fashioned cure for water retention, which may come in handy during
your pregnancy.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1⁄4 cantaloupe, rind removed

2 whole cloves garlic

Sprigs fresh baby dill

  1. Juice cantaloupe and garlic.
  2. Stir and garnish glass with dill.
  Calories Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING 86 0.57g 2.8g 32mg 2.1g 24g

GARLIC

Garlic is said to provide and
prolong strength in the body, and it’s also been used as a cure for
toothaches. It is a member of the lily family and a cousin of leeks,
chives, shallots, and onions. The white-skinned variety is known as
American garlic. The Mexican and Italian garlic have a mauve-colored
skin and a mild flavor.