October 30, 2018
During my first trimester of pregnancy, I had a difficult time consuming a variety of foods and getting the proper nutrition my body needed. No, I didn’t suffer from severe morning sickness, or have terrible aversions to foods. To be honest the first trimester of my pregnancy was pretty easy and I considered myself one of the lucky ones! The biggest concern for me was ensuring that I was consuming enough fruits and vegetables to properly nourish my body and the growing human inside of me! All I can say is thank god for smoothies!
Smoothies were my saving grace throughout most of my pregnancy. It was a quick and easy option in the morning to fuel my body with protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates and a ton of much needed nutrients that my body was craving. It was like an easy button for a well-balanced meal and helped me to start my day off on the right foot! Now whenever I meet a new client that is pregnant, I can’t wait to share my pregnancy superfood smoothie with them so they can reap the benefits as well!
Pregnancy Superfood Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup of organic milk (or almond milk if you are dairy free)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach or kale
- 1 scoop Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake Mix
- 1 scoop Arbonne Greens Balance
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1 tbsp MCT oil
Instructions
Blend all ingredients together and serve immediately!
Key Benefits
Bananas – These superfoods are an awesome source of potassium and other nutrients and will help to give you energy all day long!
Organic Milk – High in Vitamin D and Calcium and rich in protein, milk provides you with approximately 30% of your daily intake of calcium in one cup!
Leafy Greens – Packed with vitamins and minerals like potassium, magnesium and Vitamins B6, B9 and Vitamin E, C, K, and folic acid which is necessary to prevent neural tube defects, spinach is an extremely nutrient-dense vegetable to round out your smoothie!
Berries – Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are all packed with Vitamin C, beta carotene, potassium and folic acid as well as antioxidants which help to build your baby’s immune system and skin cells.
Flax Seed – Packed with Omega-3s that aid in brain development of the fetus during the first few months of pregnancy. Flax seed can also help to relieve constipation and manage blood sugars reducing the risk of high birth weight.
MCT Oil – coconut and MCT oil contribute to developing your immunity as well as your baby’s. It’s a great source of Laurie acid which helps with milk production during and after pregnancy to ensure that your. Baby gets a high-quality breast milk.
I always like to round out my smoothie with a scoop of plant-based protein to ensure that I am getting at least 20g of easily digestible protein with every meal. Add in a scoop of your favourite greens supplement for an added nutrient kick!
Enjoy!
