Organic Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy : Razzle Dazzle Berry, Pineapple Tangerine , Pineapple Cucumber

1. Razzle Dazzle Berry

Both raspberries and strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which provides an abundance of antioxidants to protect you and your baby from free radicals that are trying to cause damage. This keeps both you and your baby-to-be’s immune systems strong and helps you reach your optimal health during pregnancy. Try this mix of strawberries and raspberries for a really rich drink that is easy to make.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

2 cups strawberries, hulls intact

1 pint raspberries

Juice berries. Stir before serving.

2. Pineapple Tangerine

Helps boost energy levels

Let’s face it, the increased stress on your body over the next nine months may put you into a state of fatigue. Fortunately, the pineapples and tangerines used in this delicious juice are both good sources of iron and vitamin C, which can improve your stamina and circulation to increase your energy levels.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 cup pineapple, peeled

1 tangerine, peeled

Juice pineapple and tangerine. Stir.

3. Pineapple Cucumber

Pineapples and cucumbers are both good for treating edema, the accumulation of fluid beneath the skin. Pineapples stimulate the kidneys to remove excess water from the body and the high water content in cucumbers will help you avoid dehydration, another common way to develop edema.

YIELDS: 1 CUP

1 English cucumber, peeled

1 cup pineapple, peeled

Juice cucumber and pineapple. Stir. Garnish with cube of pineapple on a stick.