Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Go to Sleep Smoothie, Carrot and Cauliflower, Ultimate C Energizer

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1. Go to Sleep Smoothie

Since your body is trying to accommodate a new person, you might feel more tired during your pregnancy and a good night’s sleep will help you stay feeling your best. If you’re tired, your body is going to have to put the energy it has available to support your energy levels and less will be available for your baby. Fortunately, the parsley found in this recipe is a good source of calcium and magnesium, both of which are known to promote healthy sleep patterns.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

4 carrots, peeled

2 stalks celery

2 leaves romaine lettuce

¹⁄₈ cup parsley

Juice carrots, celery, and romaine. Stir. Garnish with parsley.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	207	0.26g	5.1g	242mg	14g	55g

2. Carrot and Cauliflower

Celery is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid. Vitamin C is great for tissue repair and bone growth and repair during pregnancy and potassium will help your body stay hydrated so it can work as efficiently as possible to support the optimal growth and health of your baby-to-be. In addition, the folic acid found here in its naturally occurring state, is essential for the functioning of DNA and cell growth of your baby. Talk about an easy way to get some healthy benefits!

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₄ CUPS

4 leaves romaine lettuce

3 carrots, peeled

¹⁄₂ cup cauliflower

¹⁄₂ lemon, peeled

Juice ingredients in order listed. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1¹⁄₄ CUP SERVING	166	0.18g	4.5g	134mg	12g	51g

3. Ultimate “C” Energizer

Helps boost energy levels

During pregnancy, you will have almost 50 percent more blood in your system to meet the demands of your growing uterus and protect you and your baby from harm when you lie down or stand up. This means that the amount of iron in your body needs increase to manage the additional red blood cells and to prevent anemia due to the increase in plasma. Fortunately, this citrus delight is full of the mighty vitamin C, which helps your body better absorb iron. And the more iron you can absorb, the more energy you’ll have in stock.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

2 oranges, peeled

¹⁄₂ pink grapefruit, peeled

¹⁄₂ lemon, peeled

Juice oranges and grapefruit. Juice lemon. Stir.