Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Green Apple Broccoli, Peach Pineapple, Apple Grapefruit

1. Green Apple Broccoli

Good for your baby’s bones and development

Broccoli is rich in calcium and vitamins A and C, which will help your baby’s bones grow strong. It is also high in bioflavonoids and iron. Bioflavonoids and iron can enhance your immune system and ensure that the oxygen from food is delivered to other parts of your body that need it, like your fetus.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

6 spears broccoli

3 Granny Smith apples

¹⁄₈ cup Italian parsley

Juice broccoli, then apples.
Add Italian parsley to juicer.
Stir and garnish with extra sprig of Italian parsley.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1¹⁄₂ CUP SERVING	253	1.4g	5.1g	60mg	13g	41g

BROCCOLI

Broccoli is a relative of the cabbage family. It is available year round but peaks from October through April. Keep it refrigerated for up to four days.

2. Peach Pineapple

Good for your baby’s bones and development

Peaches are full of folic acid, and vitamins A and C. Folic acid will support your baby’s DNA and prevent neurological birth defects and vitamins A and C will build strong bones for your baby. All that and it tastes like peaches and pineapples? Enjoy!

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

1 cup pineapple

1 peach, washed

Juice pineapple and peach. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1¹⁄₂ CUP SERVING	131	0.52g	3.1g	1.6mg	3.1g	35g

PEACHES

Peaches are available from May to October in the United States. The color of the peach’s skin ranges from light pinkish white to a yellow gold. Peaches bruise very easily, so try to select ones that do not have soft spots.

3. Apple Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a good source of vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, which is essential for tissue repair, bone growth, fighting infection, and protecting cells from damage to promote the growth of a healthy baby. However, grapefruit has been shown to slightly increase estrogen levels, so talk to your doctor before consuming this juice during pregnancy.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

2 red apples

¹⁄₂ pink grapefruit, rind removed

Juice apples and grapefruit. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	167	1.2g	0.69g	2.5mg	6.2g	33g

GRAPEFRUIT

Grapefruit is available year round. Choose grapefruit with thin skin, which has a fine texture. Do not store grapefruit at room temperature for more than one day. However, you may keep them for up to two weeks in your refrigerator. They are best stored in a plastic bag in the vegetable drawer.