Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Strawberry Patch,Purple Cow, Strawberry Pineapple Grape

Strawberry Patch

Good for strengthening your immune system

Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, iron, and potassium, which makes them perfect for boosting your immune system. If you cannot get fresh berries, feel free to substitute organic frozen strawberries for this juice.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 apple, cored

1 cup strawberries, hulls intact

Juice apple and then strawberries. Stir well before serving.

Purple Cow

Spinach, turnip greens, and broccoli are all rich in calcium, vitamin C, and iron. These nutrients are helpful during pregnancy to prevent anemia and in building your baby’s bones. The protein from milk and fiber from berries will also help sustain your energy levels by balancing your blood sugars.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

1 cup blueberries

1 pint blackberries

¹⁄₂ cup skim milk

Juice berries. Stir in milk.

Strawberry Pineapple Grape

Good for strengthening your immune system

This juice is an incredibly delicious way to build your immune system! The grapes, pineapple, and strawberries used here contain a bundle of vitamin C that creates the antioxidants that protect your tissues from damage. Vitamin C is also essential for tissue repair, wound healing, bone growth and repair, and healthy skin.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

1 cup pineapple

1 cup red grapes

1 cup strawberries, hulls intact

Juice pineapple, grapes, and strawberries. Stir before serving.