Organic Smoothies for a Healthy Pregnancy : Cherry Vanilla Treat, Watermelon and Watercress Smoothie, Apple Celery Smoothie

1. Cherry Vanilla Treat

Move over, ice cream! This delicious smoothie will have you wondering, “Is this really good for me?” Although the delicious flavors of cherry and vanilla take center stage, the vitamin and mineral content of all the ingredients (including the spinach) will do your baby a world of good. This smoothie is full of vitamins C, A, and K and calcium, which will help your baby’s heart, lungs, kidneys, eyes, and bones develop—and it’s delicious to boot!

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup spinach

2 cups cherries, pitted

1 apple, peeled and cored

Pulp of 1 vanilla bean

¹⁄₂" ginger, peeled

2 cups purified water

Combine spinach, cherries, apple, vanilla, ginger, and 1 cup water in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.

Add remaining 1 cup of water as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.

Calories

Fat

Protein

Sodium

Fiber

Carbohydrates

PER 1 CUP SERVING

9mg

18g

2. Watermelon and Watercress Smoothie

If your diet and lifestyle leave you feeling in need of refreshment and vitality, this smoothie is for you. Hydrating melon and citrus combine with rich greens to provide a revitalizing lift in energy levels throughout your pregnancy. The water content found in watermelon will hydrate and supply your body with vitamins A, C, and B₆ that will boost your energy for the day. Dehydration can lead to exhaustion and fatigue, so drink up!

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

2 cups watermelon

1 cup pineapple, peeled and cored

1 cup kefir

Combine watercress, watermelon, pineapple, and ³⁄₄ cup kefir in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
Add remaining ¹⁄₄ cup kefir as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	83	2g	3g	36mg	1g	14g

THE BODY’S NEED FOR WATER

Cravings, fatigue, lack of focus, and derailed bodily functions can all result from not getting adequate water. The minimum recommended water intake is eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily, but those who exercise require even more. In addition to the water added while blending, the fruits and vegetable in this smoothie deliver one tasty way to increase your hydration.

3. Apple Celery Smoothie

Helps boost energy levels

The fruits and greens in this smoothie provide natural sugars and carbohydrates that will supply your body with efficient fuel to keep you feeling great. In addition, the celery in this recipe regulates fluid levels in your body to support hydration, which will keep you feeling energized, and the apples provide an adequate amount of fiber that will help slow your digestion, balance blood sugars, and sustain energy levels.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup romaine lettuce

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored

2 stalks celery

¹⁄₄" ginger, peeled

2 cups purified water

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

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	64	0g	1g	19mg	2g	17g