Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Kale Apple, Carrot Banana, Popeye’s Rescue

1. Kale Apple

Good for your baby’s nervous system

Kale, a member of the cabbage family, is packed with folate, which is vital to forming your baby’s brain and nervous system. Kale, a less commonly consumed cruciferous vegetable, is a good source of vitamins A and C, folic acid, iron, and calcium. In other words, it’s perfect for building your baby’s bones.

YIELDS: ³⁄₄ CUP

2 Granny Smith apples, cored

1 kale leaf

Juice apples and kale. Stir.

Calories

Fat

Protein

Sodium

Fiber

Carbohydrates

PER ³⁄₄ CUP SERVING

112

0.62g

0.94g

14mg

4.3g

25g

2. Carrot Banana

This juice is highly nutritious and provides potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin C for both you and your baby-to-be. Carrots also provide vitamin A, making this juice so important for the development of your baby’s eyes, teeth, and bones. In addition, the fiber content of the carrots in this recipe will help keep your digestive system balanced during your pregnancy!

YIELDS: 1 CUP

3 carrots

1 banana

Juice carrots. Add carrot juice and banana to blender and blend well.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	274	0.49g	4.6g	118mg	13g	64g

AVOID DISCOLORED BANANAS

Once bananas are peeled and exposed to the air they begin to turn brown. If you want to peel your banana ahead of time, soak it in acidulated water (water with a few drops of lemon juice) to keep it from turning brown.

3. Popeye’s Rescue

This juice is high in magnesium, a natural muscle relaxant, which will keep you feeling relaxed. In addition, spinach is very rich in iron and folic acid. It is a great source of vitamins A, C, and B₆, which not only support your baby’s tissue and brain growth, but may also help with your morning sickness.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 cup spinach leaves

1 cucumber, peeled

2 carrots, peeled

Juice spinach, cucumber, and carrots. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	125	0.13g	3.9g	106mg	7.6g	39g