Organic Smoothies for a Healthy Pregnancy : Turnip Temptation, Vitamin C Smoothie, Imperative Iron

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1. Turnip Temptation

Good for your baby’s nervous system

Rich in nutrition, the turnip—this rarely
enjoyed root vegetable—is a great addition to any meal, especially when
you think about its folate content. The daily requirement for pregnant
women is 600mcg and this smoothie contains about 60mcg.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup romaine lettuce

2 turnips, peeled and cut best for blender’s ability

2 carrots, peeled

2 stalks celery

2 cups purified water

  1. Combine romaine, turnips, carrots, celery, and 1 cup water in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
  2. Add remaining 1 cup of water while blending until desired texture is achieved.
  Calories Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING 35 0g 1g 81mg 3g 8g


2. Vitamin C Smoothie

Good for strengthening your immune system

Immunity and health are never as important as
when you’re pregnant. And not only does the vitamin C found in this
recipe make for an important addition to your diet for its strong
immunity-building power, this vitamin also benefits you by providing
optimal brain functioning. That means better mental clarity, improved
focus, and an overall feeling of awareness that is far superior to the
mental fuzziness commonly referred to as “pregnancy brain.”

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

2 tangerines, peeled

1⁄2 grapefruit, peeled

1⁄2 pineapple, peeled and cored

1⁄2 cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed

1 cup red raspberry tea

  1. Combine watercress, tangerines, grapefruit, pineapple, and cantaloupe in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
  2. Add tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
  Calories Fat Protein Sodium Fiber Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING 114 0g 2g 18mg 2g 29g


3. Imperative Iron

Helps boost energy levels

Pregnant women require 27mg of iron per day
(as opposed to 18mg when not pregnant) and, thanks to the broccoli in
this recipe, this smoothie is full of it! Iron is responsible for
making hemoglobin that carries oxygen to your cells. Because many women
are iron deficient prior to becoming pregnant, their needs are even
higher and the risks associated with iron deficiencies are more severe.
Preterm delivery, low birth weight, infant mortality, and decreased
energy levels are all risks of iron deficiencies in pregnancy. So skip
the chips and drink down this savory, satisfying smoothie!

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup spinach

2 carrots, peeled

1⁄2 cup broccoli spears

1⁄2 cup asparagus spears

1 clove garlic

2 cups caffeine-free red raspberry tea

  1. Combine spinach, carrots, broccoli, asparagus, garlic, and 1 cup of tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
  2. 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 23 0g 1g 34mg 2g 5g