Pregnancy is the best time to start taking care of yourself, eliminate some unhealthy habits and introduce good habits. Especially because in that case, everything is done for the good of the baby and therefore, taking care of yourself will be much more motivating. As you will already know if you are pregnant, food plays a fundamental role in the development of your baby.
But eating well does not mean eating for two, that is one of the myths that we already banish about pregnancy. What you should do is take care of yourself for two And in this way, you will be taking care of your health, your pregnancy, the correct development of your baby and also the physical recovery after delivery. As you can see, they are enough reasons to start eating in a much healthier way.
One of the easiest ways to take in many nutrients at once is through juices. In a single preparation you can include all the necessary ingredients for a complete supply of essential vitamins and minerals in pregnancy. What's more, the juices are very satisfying and healthy and this will help you to better control the weight you take on during pregnancy.
Benefits of fruit and vegetable juices
Fruits and vegetables contain lots of minerals and vitamins and are very easy to digest because they are rich in water and fiber. These are other benefits of juices for pregnant women:
- You can take many nutrients at the same time: By mixing different fruits and vegetables, you get the benefits of each one of them in one shot.
- They are low in fat: Essential to control weight gain during pregnancy.
- They are very good: If you are not very fond of vegetables or any fruit, you will be able to take them more easily.
- They help you take care of your skin: Something essential since during pregnancy the skin is subjected to many changes. Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, essential for skin care.
Juice recipes for pregnant women
All fruits and vegetables are very beneficial, but especially green leafy vegetables. This is due to its high content of folic acid, iron and calcium, essential nutrients for the development of the baby. You can mix fruits and vegetables for a better flavor, citrus fruits such as pineapple, apple or lemon are perfect to mix with vegetables.
Here are some recipes, but you can make your own combinations every day. It is preferable that you take the fresh juice, to take advantage of all its properties. Finally, if you need to sweeten any of them, you can add a tablespoon of honey.
Cranberry juice
Blueberries contain an element that prevents against urinary tract infections, very common during pregnancy. Take this juice in the morning as a complement to your breakfast:
Ingredients:
- 1 green apple
- 2 handfuls of fresh spinach well clean
- A small cup of blueberries (they can be frozen if you prefer it in a smoothie)
Preparation:
The preparation is very simple, you just have to wash the spinach very well, peel the apple and mix with the blueberries in the blender glass. Mix well until you get a light creamIf you prefer, you can add a little water so that it is not so thick.
Pineapple juice
Pineapple is a very diuretic fruit because it is rich in fiber and water, very recommended to avoid fluid retention so common in pregnancy. In addition, combined with parsley, you will get a lot of type B, C and folic acid.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of natural pineapple
- A piece of cucumber with its skin
- A teaspoon of ginger powdered
- 3 sprigs of fresh parsley
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in the blender glass and add a little water. Blend everything very well until you get the desired consistency, you can add more water if you need it.
Green juice
An easy and delicious way to take all the antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and nutrients what you need in this period.
Ingredients:
- A bunch of fresh spinach
- A carrot
- A celery
- 1 slice of natural pineapple
- 1/2 banana
- the juice of a lemon
Preparation:
Wash all the ingredients very well and mix in the blender glass. Blend everything very well and add water if you wish and one or two teaspoons of honey.