Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Orange Broccoli, String Bean Juice, Carrot Cauliflower

1. Orange Broccoli

Helps boost energy levels

This juice is a good source of manganese for glucose metabolism, which will ensure that the nutrients from your food are getting to your cells for energy. In addition, broccoli contains a substance called sulforaphane, which produces enzymes that protect blood vessels and helps to reduce cell damage. In order for your baby to grow to the best of her ability, you will need to support an environment that has as little cell damage as possible, so drink up to promote cell growth!

YIELDS: ³⁄₄ CUP

2 oranges, peeled

1 cup broccoli, washed

Juice oranges and broccoli. Stir well.

Calories

Fat

Protein

Sodium

Fiber

Carbohydrates

PER ³⁄₄ CUP SERVING

160

0.93g

5.5g

30mg

8.4g

40g

2. String Bean Juice

String beans are an excellent source of vitamin B₆, which helps increase energy levels by converting your food into energy. If you’re slogging through your third trimester, this juice may help boost your energy levels. How? It’s full of great sources of fiber like string beans and Brussels sprouts, which help regulate your blood sugars, energy levels, and hunger.

3. Carrot Cauliflower

This tasty juice provides you with iron and vitamins A and C. Iron is a crucial mineral during pregnancy as you need more of it to make more hemoglobin as the blood in your body increases to provide protection for your baby. During the second and third trimesters, you’ll also need more iron for your growing baby and placenta. Vitamins A and C will also support your baby’s growth and bones.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

1 cup cauliflower

3 carrots, peeled

1 stalk celery

Juice cauliflower, carrots, and celery. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1¹⁄₂ CUP SERVING	173	0.11g	5.5g	188 mg	13g	45g

CAULIFLOWER OR CABBAGE?

Mark Twain said, “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” It is part of the cabbage family and comes from the Latin words caulis for stalk and floris for flower. Cauliflower comes in white, orange, green, and purple varieties. The green leaves at the base of the cauliflower are edible. They have a stronger flavor than the curd.