Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Apricot Apple, Pear Apple,Apple Cucumber with a Twist

1. Apricot Apple

Good for your digestive system

Apples provide an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, so they’re great for helping you resolve constipation issues during pregnancy. After juicing the fruits, consider blending them with 1 cup of plain yogurt. Yogurt is very good for the stomach because it contains “good bacteria” that aids digestion.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

4 apricots, pitted

2 Gala apples, peeled

Juice apricots and apples. Stir.

2. Pear Apple

Good for your digestive system

The common occurrence of constipation during pregnancy may not be pleasant. However, the pectin in pears is a diuretic and so pears have a mild laxative effect. Drinking pear juice regularly helps regulate bowel movements. The Bartlett is known for being one of the most juicy pears, which is why it was selected for this recipe.

YIELDS: ³⁄₄ CUP

2 Bartlett pears

2 red delicious apples

¹⁄₄ lemon, peeled

Juice pears, apples, and lemon. Stir.

3. Apple Cucumber with a Twist

Good for your digestive system

This juice can be the perfect remedy for constipation. Apple skins have pectin, which helps remove harmful substances from the colon. Cucumbers contain an enzyme called erepsin that is useful in digesting protein. Enzymes that aid digestion are important during pregnancy to ensure that the nutrients from the foods you eat will be absorbed efficiently and delivered to your baby.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

2 Granny Smith apples, cored

2 carrots, peeled

1 cucumber, peeled

1 lemon, peeled

1 stalk celery

Juice apples, carrots, cucumber, lemon, and celery. Stir.