201 Organic Smoothies and Juices for a Healthy Pregnancy: Nutrient-Rich Recipes for Your Pregnancy Diet (6 page)

Good for morning sickness

The majority of digestive problems that you may experience during pregnancy can be easily remedied with smoothies like this one due to the addition of ginger for morning sickness or an upset stomach. The comforting ginger will soothe your stomach while satisfying your taste buds.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

3 apples, peeled and cored

1 banana, peeled

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" ginger, peeled

2 cups caffeine-free red raspberry tea

1. Combine watercress, apples, banana, ginger, and 1 cup of tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
2. Add remaining 1 cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
   

Good for morning sickness

One of the major discomforts of pregnancy can be the queasiness, nausea, and vomiting brought on by almost anything. This smoothie recipe can be a perfect solution, whether you’re an occasional or a constant sufferer of morning sickness. The ginger will alleviate your symptoms, while the vitamin C will give you a boost to get you back on your feet.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

1 grapefruit, peeled

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lemon, peeled

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" ginger, peeled

1 cup caffeine-free raspberry tea

1. Combine watercress, grapefruit, lemon, ginger, and
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   cup tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
2. Add remaining
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   cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
   

Good for pregnancy cravings

This sensational recipe delivers a delightfully creamy smoothie packed with protein, potassium, and omega-3s. It can satisfy your pregnancy cravings for sweets, creaminess, or nutty flavors!

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

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cup almonds

1 tablespoon flaxseed

2 cups rice milk

1 cup watercress

2 bananas, peeled

1. Combine almonds, flaxseed, and
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   cup rice milk in a blender and blend until completely emulsified and no bits of almonds remain.
   
2. Add watercress, bananas, and 1 cup of rice milk and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
3. Add remaining
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   cup of rice milk as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
   

Good for your baby’s nervous system

Although probably not the veggie that comes to mind when you think “superfood,” peas are an excellent source of iron and folate—both important vitamins and minerals for promoting the best health in mom and a healthy nervous system for your baby!

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup arugula

1 cup sweet peas

2 stalks celery

1 cucumber, peeled

1 cup caffeine-free raspberry tea

1. Combine arugula, sweet peas, celery, cucumber, and
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   cup tea in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
2. Add remaining
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   cup of tea as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
   

Good for pregnancy cravings

When Mama’s happy, everyone’s happy. Satisfying and refreshing ingredients combine here for a flavorful smoothie you can enjoy guilt-free. This smoothie provides both protein, found in kefir, and an abundance of fiber, found in berries and bananas. When protein and fiber are present, your blood sugars balance out and so does your hunger and energy levels. Cravings mostly occur when you don’t choose foods with protein and fiber or go too long without eating. You’ll be doing your body and baby good with this smoothie!

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

2 bananas, peeled

1 cup blueberries

1 cup strawberries

2 cups kefir

1. Combine watercress, bananas, berries, and 1 cup kefir in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
2. Add remaining 1 cup of kefir as needed while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
   

Helps boost energy levels

If you think it is crazy that a green vegetable smoothie could be sweet, delicious,
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increase your energy levels, think again! The powerhouse character of carrots gives you vitamins B, A, C, and K and fiber, which will be efficiently absorbed from choosing whole foods for your energy boost. However, the carrots you purchase make a difference. Buy organic carrots or fresh local carrots to avoid potential chlorine exposure.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup romaine lettuce

3 carrots, peeled

1 banana, peeled

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cup vanilla or plain almond milk

1. Combine romaine, carrots, banana, and
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   cup almond milk in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
2. If needed, add remaining almond milk while blending until desired consistency is reached.
   

Good for strengthening your immune system

The tart taste of lime in this smoothie is balanced nicely with the addition of the sweet and thickening banana, which makes this smoothie a sweet treat that may give your face a reason to pucker up momentarily! It is common to crave limes and citrus during your pregnancy and this smoothie can also help boost both your and your baby-to-be’s immune systems! There has been mention to avoid this fabulous fruit due to its acidity, however there is no evidence they are unsafe to consume during pregnancy. In fact, some pregnant women reported craving it throughout their pregnancy and you can also boost your vitamin C in one sip.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup spinach

2 limes, peeled and deseeded

1 banana, peeled

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cup purified water

1. Combine spinach, limes, and banana in a blender with
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   cup water and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
2. If needed, add remaining water while blending until desired consistency is achieved.
   

Good for morning sickness

When you start feeling like nine months is a long time, this smoothie is the perfect pick to calm your head and your stomach while pleasing your taste buds. Gingerroot’s capabilities include alleviating symptoms associated with indigestion, nausea, and fever.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup iceberg lettuce

1 apple, cored and peeled

1 banana, peeled

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"–1 gingerroot, peeled and sliced or chopped

1 cup vanilla almond milk

1. Combine iceberg, apple, banana, ginger, and
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   cup almond milk in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
2. If needed, add remaining almond milk while blending until desired texture is achieved.
   

Good for strengthening your immune system

The watercress, carrots, and sweet fruits in this recipe make for a tantalizing smoothie you won’t soon forget! Watercress is a great source of vitamin C that helps keep both your and your baby-to-be’s immune systems up to par.

YIELDS: 3–4 CUPS

1 cup watercress

3 carrots, peeled

2 apples, cored and peeled

1 banana, peeled

1 cup coconut milk

1. Combine watercress, carrots, apples, banana, and
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   cup coconut milk in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined.
   
2. If needed, add remaining
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   cup of coconut milk while blending until desired texture is achieved.
   

WATERCRESS

You may have heard of watercress, but never actually tried it. If that’s the case, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with this smoothie. With a delicious taste, this green (not a lettuce, but a green) is rich in disease-fighting properties that will keep your immune system, brain, blood, and bones running at optimal levels.