Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Garlic Delight, Carrot, Cucumber, and Beet, Super Berry

Good news! Garlic could potentially reduce fatigue during pregnancy. It can also protect you and your baby from harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Garlic contains alliin, an amino acid that converts to allicin, a compound that has been shown to have antibiotic properties. It can also help improve blood circulation during pregnancy, which will reduce fatigue. So if you’re craving Italian, you’re in luck!

2. Carrot, Cucumber, and Beet

The carrots found in this recipe are packed with vitamin A, the power vitamin for pregnancy that is important for your baby’s embryonic growth. Vitamin A supports the growth of your baby’s kidneys, lungs, heart, eyes, and bones. Therefore, this juice is a spectacular addition to your—and your baby’s—day.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₄ CUPS

3 carrots, peeled

1 cucumber, peeled

2 beets, greens removed

1 stalk celery, leaves intact

Juice ingredients in order listed. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1¹⁄₄ CUP SERVING	244	0.48g	7.8g	292mg	16g	69g

Besides making one tasty juice, beets are also great as a source of folic acid. You can mix and match your beet juice with fruits and vegetables to please your particular palate. Try a veggie-heavy mix with the Carrot, Cucumber, and Beet, or go a bit sweeter with the Apple Beeter.

3. Super Berry

Good for strengthening your immune system

You’ve heard it before: Blueberries are powerhouses of antioxidants and vitamin C, so they can build and protect your immune system. They also can help your urinary tract, in a way similar to cranberries.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 pint blueberries, washed

2 cups red grapes, washed

Juice blueberries and grapes. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	288	1.6g	4.1g	6.6mg	7.5g	74g

SUPER BLUEBERRIES

Blueberries are being touted as one of the new superfoods. Their color contains anthocyanin, a phytonutrient that helps reduce cancer risk by preventing cell damage. They are packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids and are also high in potassium and vitamin C. Blueberries are not only good for lowering your risk of heart disease and cancer; they are anti-inflammatory and can help eliminate any inflammation that naturally occurs in pregnancy.

Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Garlic Delight, Carrot, Cucumber, and Beet, Super Berry

1. Garlic Delight

2. Carrot, Cucumber, and Beet

3. Super Berry