Pregnancy Boost Shake

The digestive tract is more sensitive, and as the pregnancy progresses, the size of the stomach shrinks because of the growing womb. Often food intolerances or many new likes and dislikes develop. To adapt, the shift to diet may frequent small and simple but nourishing meals. Nutritious liquid meals are a good choice. From protein powders to fruit or vegetable smoothies, drinks can be in packed with nutrients.

Blend together

½ cup unsweetened apple juice

1-2 tsp blackstrap molasses

1 banana

1-2 tsp nutritional yeast

1 tbsp chia seeds (or freshly ground flaxseeds)

1-2 tbsp honey (or Pure maple syrup)

1/3 tsp powdered kelp (or seamoss)

½ tsp spirulina or chlorella (optional)

1 tbsp plant based protein powder (from brown rice, hemp or split pea)

½-1 cup almond milk (or other nut milk)

Optional: Your DHA oil supplement of choice (or virgin coconut oil)

Ice and water as needed

This shake can be nuevo to the pregnant woman's special desires and the flavors she can tolerate. If something in the drink does not appeal, avoid it and try something else.

- Other fruits or juices can be used, or not just nut juice and milk (coconut, hemp, rice, almond, etc), a banana, or another fruit as a base. As long as it is Completely whole and NATURAL.

- Adding water will dilute the shake, Which some women tolerate better.

- Such as Pure vanilla flavoring or extract raw cacao powder can be used in moderation.

- Raw nuts and seeds Such as almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, coconut, etc can be added and blended for a boost of nutrients and protein (can be used INSTEAD OF protein powder).

- Adding a good quality, organic plant-based protein powder Ensures a full range of amino acids as a source of complete protein, Which is Especially Important in the morning, for long lasting energy THROUGHOUT the day.

- A healthy fat can Also be added; virgin coconut oil is a great essential fatty acid, or DHA oil supplement of your choice.

Regarding food combine combining, When different foods are blended together as liquid nutrition, They Often seem to be better tolerated. However, if the pregnant woman does not handle well esta mixture, simplify the drink to her likes. Overall, esta shake pregnancy can be very tasty and nourishing, Both to the mother and the baby :)