201 Organic Smoothies and Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy: Nutrient-Rich Recipes for Your Pregnancy Diet

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Authors: Nicole Cormier
thoroughly combined.
Add remaining 1 ⁄ 2 cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
38
0g
1g
20mg
1g
9g

Circulatory Smoothie
    Good for fighting infections during pregnancy
    One beautiful benefit of this blend is better circulation and reduced swelling in the legs—bye-bye, cankles! In addition, this smoothie works to fight infections ranging from the common cold to a bladder infection during pregnancy. The vitamin C in this smoothie can assist in healing your symptoms that follow infections by acting at an antioxidant to help your body fight back. Pregnancy stress can often put you at risk for infections, so this smoothie will help bring you back to yourself.
    YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
    1 cup watercress
    1 grapefruit, peeled
    1 ⁄ 2 cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed
    1 ⁄ 2 pineapple, peeled and cored
    1 cup strawberries
    1 cup caffeine-free raspberry tea
Combine watercress, grapefruit, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, and 1 ⁄ 2 cup tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining 1 ⁄ 2 cup tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
112
0g
2g
17mg
2g
29g

Stomach Soother
    Good for morning sickness
    The majority of digestive problems that you may experience during pregnancy can be easily remedied with smoothies like this one due to the addition of ginger for morning sickness or an upset stomach. The comforting ginger will soothe your stomach while satisfying your taste buds.
    YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
    1 cup watercress
    3 apples, peeled and cored
    1 banana, peeled
    1 ⁄ 2 " ginger, peeled
    2 cups caffeine-free red raspberry tea
Combine watercress, apples, banana, 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
86
0g
1g
6mg
2g
22g

Good Morning Smoothie
    Good for morning sickness
    One of the major discomforts of pregnancy can be the queasiness, nausea, and vomiting brought on by almost anything. This smoothie recipe can be a perfect solution, whether you’re an occasional or a constant sufferer of morning sickness. The ginger will alleviate your symptoms, while the vitamin C will give you a boost to get you back on your feet.
    YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
    1 cup watercress
    1 grapefruit, peeled
    1 ⁄ 2 lemon, peeled
    1 ⁄ 2 " ginger, peeled
    1 cup caffeine-free raspberry tea
Combine watercress, grapefruit, lemon, ginger, and 1 ⁄ 2 cup tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining 1 ⁄ 2 cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
31
0g
1g
7mg
1g
8g

Creamy, Nutty, Sweet Smoothie
    Good for pregnancy cravings
    This sensational recipe delivers a delightfully creamy smoothie packed with protein, potassium, and omega-3s. It can satisfy your pregnancy cravings for sweets, creaminess, or nutty flavors!
    YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS
    1 ⁄ 4 cup almonds
    1 tablespoon flaxseed
    2 cups rice milk
    1 cup watercress
    2 bananas, peeled
Combine almonds, flaxseed, and 1 ⁄ 2 cup rice milk in a blender and blend until completely emulsified and no bits of almonds remain.
Add watercress, bananas, and 1 cup of rice milk and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining 1 ⁄ 2 cup of rice milk as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
     
Calories
Fat
Protein
Sodium
Fiber
Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING
149
6g
3g
30mg
3g
22g

Peas for a Perfect Pregnancy
    Good for your baby’s nervous system
    Although probably not the veggie that comes to mind when you think “superfood,” peas are an excellent source of iron and folate—both important vitamins and minerals for promoting the best health in mom and a healthy nervous

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