Organic Smoothies for a Healthy Pregnancy : Moodiness Manipulator, Pleasurable Pregnancy Smoothie, Savory Spinach

1. Moodiness Manipulator

Forget all of the nay-sayers who call pregnancy moodiness “crazy.” Forty weeks is a long time, and the hormone fluctuations you’re experiencing don’t necessarily help you maintain a cool, calm, and collected composure all the time. Indulging in this delicious treat will lift your mood with its pack of vitamins C, A, and K; calcium; and the B-complex group. Preventing vitamin deficiencies is the most effective way to balance the possible symptoms from your hormone fluctuations during pregnancy.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

¹⁄₂ cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed

¹⁄₂ lemon, peeled

¹⁄₂" ginger, peeled

1¹⁄₂ cups caffeine-free raspberry tea

Combine watercress, cantaloupe, lemon, ginger, and ³⁄₄ cup of the tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining ³⁄₄ cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	27	0g	1g	17mg	1g	7g

NUTRITION FOR STABILITY

Creating life requires a lot of energy, and because your growing baby is depending on you for vitamins and minerals, deficiencies can leave you fatigued. Provide your body with all of the necessary nutrients to prevent common symptoms associated with deficiencies. You can improve your pregnancy experience with a diet rich in leafy greens and vibrant fruits and veggies.

2. Pleasurable Pregnancy Smoothie

Pregnancy is an opportunity to give your body the pristine treatment it deserves. Treat yourself to this delicious smoothie throughout your nine months and savor the feeling of optimal health that you’ll get from the drinking down a glass full of vitamins C and A, and calcium. It’s good health at its most delicious!

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

2 red Gala apples, peeled and cored

1 cup cranberries

¹⁄₄" ginger, peeled

2 cups caffeine-free raspberry tea

Combine watercress, apples, cranberries, ginger, and 1 cup of tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining 1 cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	51	0g	1g	6mg	2g	14g

PAMPER YOURSELF

Whether this is your first pregnancy or the next in a long line of lovable little ones, your pregnancy is a time that requires special attention. The hustle and bustle of everyday life can leave you run down and overwhelmed, and being pregnant can add to exhaustion and lack of focus on yourself. Take the time to spend quiet and quality time on yourself without distraction or stress. Meditation, light exercise, and quality nutrition can be the keys to a pampered pregnancy and provide happiness for all!

3. Savory Spinach

Good for your baby’s bones and development

The benefits of iron are outstanding, and are even greater in pregnancy. Satisfy your nutritional needs and daily requirements—and help your baby-to-be grow and develop—with this smoothie recipe that combines iron-packed spinach with sweet red peppers, vitamin-packed broccoli, and spicy garlic that will keep energy flowing to all of your cells.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup spinach

¹⁄₂ red bell pepper, cored, ribs intact

¹⁄₂ cup broccoli spears

1 clove garlic

2 cups caffeine-free red raspberry tea

Combine spinach, red pepper, broccoli, garlic, and 1 cup of tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining 1 cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	15	0g	1g	17mg	1g	3g

You don’t need a salad bowl to get your fill of nutritious greens. Instead, try blending together smoothies that deliver all the amazing benefits of spinach with a variety of different flavors. Mix in some fruit with the Green Go-Getter or Great Granny Smith, or get the full salad-bar experience by combining spinach, celery, carrots, tomato, and onion in the Very Veggie.