Organic Smoothies for a Healthy Pregnancy : Great Garlic, Savory Celery Celebration, Savory Squash Surprise

1. Great Garlic

Helps boosts energy levels

Garlic is the main attraction in this smoothie that could potentially reduce fatigue during pregnancy. Just one small clove of garlic helps promote a strong heart—which is needed when you’re pumping double the amount of blood—and makes almost anything taste absolutely delightful.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup spinach

1 stalk celery

1 tomato

3 cloves garlic

2 cups purified water

1. Combine spinach, celery, tomato, garlic, and 1 cup water in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
2. Add remaining 1 cup water, if needed, while blending until desired texture is achieved.

2. Savory Celery Celebration

Good for healthy skin and hair

This may surprise you, but celery is a powerful ingredient and skin-beautifying food that will have you feeling and looking fabulous during your pregnancy. Celery is rich in vitamin C, which is needed to make the collagen that helps keep your skin strong, and the mineral silica, an element that helps your skin return to its pre-pregnancy condition once you have the baby.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

3 stalks celery

1 cucumber, peeled

1 clove garlic

1 cup purified water

1. Combine watercress, celery, cucumber, garlic, and ¹⁄₂ cup water in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
2. Add remaining ¹⁄₂ cup water while blending until desired texture is achieved.

3. Savory Squash Surprise

When you take a look at the color of this smoothie, you’ll see the vibrant colors of the veggies, and thus their valuable nutrition. The bright-green spinach, yellow squash, and orange carrot combine for an aesthetic, palate-pleasing smoothie. There are many nutrients in this smoothie that will benefit you throughout your entire pregnancy, such as vitamins A and C, folate, and fiber. However, it will also help you get beautiful skin and hair with its abundance of vitamins A and C.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup spinach

¹⁄₂ butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, and cubed

1 carrot, peeled

2 cloves garlic

2 cups purified water

1. Combine spinach, squash, carrot, garlic, and 1 cup of water in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
2. Add remaining 1 cup of water while blending until desired texture is achieved.