Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Cucumber Pepper, Asparagus Squash Medley, Super Green Juice

1. Cucumber Pepper

Bell (sweet) peppers are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, that promote bone growth and infection resistance. You have to provide your baby with these vitamins in order to support the growth of his heart, lungs, kidneys, eyes, and bones. In addition, this recipe uses cucumber, which is beneficial in more ways than one. In fact, recent studies have also found that cucumbers might lower the risk for infants to get type 1 diabetes if cucumbers are consumed while the mother was pregnant.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 cucumber, washed and peeled

1 stalk celery, washed

¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, washed

Juice cucumbers, celery, and pepper. Stir.

Calories

Fat

Protein

Sodium

Fiber

Carbohydrates

PER 1 CUP SERVING

0.21g

46mg

2.9g

17g

2. Asparagus Squash Medley

Squash is high in niacin and vitamins A and C, which will support your baby’s bones and immune system, and asparagus restores normal blood sugar levels and energy levels. The high water content in both of these veggies will promote hydration important for the optimal health of you and your baby, making them perfect for juicing during your pregnancy.

3. Super Green Juice

Good for your baby’s bones and development

This juice is an excellent source of vitamin A and folate, which comes from many sources including the romaine, cucumber, and carrot! One serving and you’ll be very close to reaching your daily needs.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

1 red apple

4 leaves romaine lettuce, washed

1 cucumber, washed and peeled

1 stalk celery, leaves intact, washed

1 carrot, washed and peeled

1 clove garlic

Juice ingredients in the order listed in the recipe. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1¹⁄₂ CUP SERVING	127	0.41g	3.2g	88mg	6.9g	44g

ROMAINE LETTUCE

Romaine originated on the Aegean Island of Kos. Sometimes you will see romaine lettuce referred to as Kos lettuce. It has dark green leaves on the outside and pale green in the center and is commonly used in Caesar salad.