Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Kiwifruit Apple, Orange Carrot, Berry Melon

1. Kiwifruit Apple

Good for your digestive system

This juice contains actinidin, a digestive enzyme found in kiwifruit that will support your digestion throughout your pregnancy by breaking food down in your stomach. Kiwifruit is also a good source of vitamin C that supports tissue repair and bone growth and fights infections during pregnancy.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

2 red apples, washed, cored, and sliced

3 kiwifruit

Juice apples and kiwifruit. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	231	3g	2.7g	9.4mg	11g	64g

KIWI

Another name for kiwifruit is Chinese gooseberry.

2. Orange Carrot

Good for your baby’s bones and development

Beyond helping your body fight infection, vitamin C is essential for tissue repair, bone growth and repair, and healthy skin. The vitamin C in this recipe comes from carrots and oranges and is beneficial for both you and your baby-to-be.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

3 carrots, washed and peeled

1 orange, washed and cut into wedges

Juice carrots and orange. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1 CUP SERVING	206	0.31g	4.4g	117mg	12g	55g

CAROTENE

Carrots contain more beta-carotene than any other vegetable. Beta-carotene is converted, only when needed, into vitamin A, which is used directly by the body. Vitamin A is one of the crucial vitamins during pregnancy for developing the heart, lungs, kidneys, eyes, and bones of your baby.

3. Berry Melon

Good for your baby’s bones and development

Strawberries are an excellent source of folic acid, or folate, which helps the body make healthy new cells. It also reduces the chance of some birth defects, such as spina bifida. Not to mention, strawberries are fresh, delicious, and a perfect accompaniment to the cantaloupe in this recipe.

YIELDS: 1¹⁄₂ CUPS

¹⁄₂ cantaloupe, washed and rind removed

1 cup strawberries

Juice cantaloupe and strawberries. Stir.

	Calories	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Fiber	Carbohydrates
PER 1¹⁄₂ CUP SERVING	170	1.2g	4.6g	59mg	6.6g	32g

WHAT IS THE WATER CONTENT OF YOUR FRUIT JUICE?

The water in your fruit isn’t your ordinary water. It is full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and electrolytes. Fruit juices will refresh and restore your body, helping it reach its optimal level of health to develop a healthy baby.