1. Moodiness Manipulator
Forget all of the nay-sayers who call
pregnancy moodiness “crazy.” Forty weeks is a long time, and the
hormone fluctuations you’re experiencing don’t necessarily help you
maintain a cool, calm, and collected composure all the time. Indulging
in this delicious treat will lift your mood with its pack of vitamins
C, A, and K; calcium; and the B-complex group. Preventing vitamin
deficiencies is the most effective way to balance the possible symptoms
from your hormone fluctuations during pregnancy.
YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
1 cup watercress
1⁄2 cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed
1⁄2 lemon, peeled
1⁄2” ginger, peeled
11⁄2 cups caffeine-free raspberry tea
- Combine watercress, cantaloupe, lemon, ginger, and 3⁄4 cup of the tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
- Add remaining 3⁄4 cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 27 | 0g | 1g | 17mg | 1g | 7g |
NUTRITION FOR STABILITY
Creating life requires a lot of
energy, and because your growing baby is depending on you for vitamins
and minerals, deficiencies can leave you fatigued. Provide your body
with all of the necessary nutrients to prevent common symptoms
associated with deficiencies. You can improve your pregnancy experience
with a diet rich in leafy greens and vibrant fruits and veggies.
2. Pleasurable Pregnancy Smoothie
Pregnancy is an opportunity to give your body
the pristine treatment it deserves. Treat yourself to this delicious
smoothie throughout your nine months and savor the feeling of optimal
health that you’ll get from the drinking down a glass full of vitamins
C and A, and calcium. It’s good health at its most delicious!
YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
1 cup watercress
2 red Gala apples, peeled and cored
1 cup cranberries
1⁄4” ginger, peeled
2 cups caffeine-free raspberry tea
- Combine watercress, apples, cranberries, ginger, and 1 cup of tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
- Add remaining 1 cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 51 | 0g | 1g | 6mg | 2g | 14g |
PAMPER YOURSELF
Whether this is your first
pregnancy or the next in a long line of lovable little ones, your
pregnancy is a time that requires special attention. The hustle and
bustle of everyday life can leave you run down and overwhelmed, and
being pregnant can add to exhaustion and lack of focus on yourself.
Take the time to spend quiet and quality time on yourself without
distraction or stress. Meditation, light exercise, and quality
nutrition can be the keys to a pampered pregnancy and provide happiness
for all!
3. Savory Spinach
Good for your baby’s bones and development
The benefits of iron are outstanding, and are
even greater in pregnancy. Satisfy your nutritional needs and daily
requirements—and help your baby-to-be grow and develop—with this
smoothie recipe that combines iron-packed spinach with sweet red
peppers, vitamin-packed broccoli, and spicy garlic that will keep
energy flowing to all of your cells.
YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
1 cup spinach
1⁄2 red bell pepper, cored, ribs intact
1⁄2 cup broccoli spears
1 clove garlic
2 cups caffeine-free red raspberry tea
- Combine spinach, red pepper, broccoli, garlic, and 1 cup of tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
- Add remaining 1 cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
| Calories | Fat | Protein | Sodium | Fiber | Carbohydrates | |
| PER 1 CUP SERVING | 15 | 0g | 1g | 17mg | 1g | 3g |
You don’t need a salad bowl to get your fill
of nutritious greens. Instead, try blending together smoothies that
deliver all the amazing benefits of spinach with a variety of different
flavors. Mix in some fruit with the Green Go-Getter or Great Granny
Smith, or get the full salad-bar experience by combining spinach,
celery, carrots, tomato, and onion in the Very Veggie.