Dec 08, 2014
Pregnancy Power Smoothie
During your pregnancy, most likely you will hear advice coming from all sides. One piece of advice you can count on is that for your health, as well as that of the baby growing inside you, folate is a vital nutrient. This smoothie can be used as a daily supplement if you struggle to get your daily RDA of this essential vitamin. Many women are simply not taking in enough folate, which is integral in preventing birth defects. Folate is essential for complete health in both mother and baby because; It aids the complete development of red blood cells, supports the nervous system, and prevents neural tube defects in newborns
During your pregnancy, most likely you will hear advice coming from all sides. One piece of advice you can count on is that for your health, as well as that of the baby growing inside you, folate is a vital nutrient. This smoothie can be used as a daily supplement if you struggle to get your daily RDA of this essential vitamin. Many women are simply not taking in enough folate, which is integral in preventing birth defects. Folate is essential for complete health in both mother and baby because; It aids the complete development of red blood cells, supports the nervous system, and prevents neural tube defects in newborns
Let’s face it- dark, leafy greens are probably not at the forefront of most pregnancy cravings, but this sweet smoothie can make it slightly easier get your daily vitamins. You may also hear that folic acid is comparable to the all mighty folate, but be forewarned that folic acid is what you may find in supplements, and an excessive of unmetabolized folic acid can lead to exactly the opposite of folate’s many benefits. Opt for this all natural smoothie instead of supplements or “enriched” foods.
Pregnancy Power Smoothie:
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- ½ cup chopped kale
- ½ an avocado
- ¼ cup chopped, fresh, mint leaves
- ½ a lemon (helps your body absorb kale’s nutrients)
- 2 cups coconut water
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a HIGH SPEED BLENDER. We cannot stress this enough. Trust us, kale is even less appealing when chunks of it are catching in your teeth as you drink liquid greens. We recommend a Nutribullet, Vitamix, or a Ninja blender.
