Tropical Fruit Smoothies for Pregnancy

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 0 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes

Key Prenatal Benefits

High in...

• Biotin, which aids in metabolism and helps the body's cells produce energy
• Calcium, which helps with the development and hardening of your baby's bones
• Copper, which supports the development of your baby's heart, skeletal system, brain, and nervous system
• Iodine, which plays a key role in growth and development, including brain development
• Manganese, which plays a role in metabolism and blood clotting and aids in your baby's development of organs, bones, connective tissue, and hearing
• Pantothenic acid, which supports your immune system
• Phosphorus, which is a component of all cell membranes, as well as DNA and RNA, and aids in the development of strong teeth and bones
• Protein, which promotes the development of muscles and organs
• Riboflavin, which is necessary for tissue function, respiration, and metabolism
• Vitamin A, which supports your baby's immune system and aids in cell growth and development
• Vitamin B12, which plays a vital role in blood cell formation and a healthy nervous system
• Vitamin C, which supports the immune system, aids in your postnatal recovery, and promotes your baby's healthy cell development
• Zinc, which is an essential component of more than 100 enzymes, is important for your baby's growth and development, and helps lower the risk of premature delivery and pregnancy-induced hypertension

Good source of...

• Choline, which supports your baby's brain development
• Magnesium, which serves as an important component of more than 300 enzymes in the body
• Potassium, which is essential to your baby's nervous system development and aids in the formation of strong teeth and bones
• Selenium, which contributes to a healthy immune system and proper thyroid function
• Thiamin, which aids in metabolism and allows for normal function of the nervous system and muscles
• Vitamin B6, which may ease morning sickness and assists in the development of your baby's brain and nervous system

Ingredients
¾ cup	fat-free plain yogurt
¾ cup	frozen loose-pack tropical fruit blend
½ cup	2% milk
2 teaspoons	sugar

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the yogurt, fruit, milk, and sugar. Blend until smooth, about 20 seconds.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)
CALORIES	282.3 cal
FAT	3 g
SATURATED FAT	1.8 g
SODIUM	202.5 mg
CARBOHYDRATES	50.4 g
TOTAL SUGARS	47.2 g
DIETARY FIBER	2.1 g
PROTEIN	15.2 g
BIOTIN	8.7 mcg
CALCIUM	529.5 mg
CHLORIDE	----
CHOLESTEROL	13.4 mg
CHOLINE	55.7 mg
CHROMIUM	0 mcg
COPPER	0.2 mg
FOLATE	56.8 mcg
IODINE	97.7 mcg
IRON	0.8 mg
MAGNESIUM	64.4 mg
MANGANESE	0.8 mg
NIACIN	0.9 mg
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS	0.1 g
OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS	0.1 g
PANTOTHENIC ACID	1.8 g
PHOSPHORUS	412.7 mg
POTASSIUM	823.6 mg
RIBOFLAVIN	0.7 mg
SELENIUM	10.3 mcg
THIAMIN	0.2 mg
VITAMIN A	675.2 IU
VITAMIN B6	0.2 mg
VITAMIN B12	1.8 mcg
VITAMIN C	40.7 mg
VITAMIN D	59.8 IU
VITAMIN E	0.4 mg
VITAMIN K	3.2 mcg
ZINC	2.5 mg