My doctor recommended I include more iron in my diet, and I heard beetroot juice is good for that. Can anyone suggest a simple and tasty way to make beetroot juice that's safe for pregnancy? I want to make sure it's nutritious.
Beetroot juice is amazing for increasing hemoglobin! Just peel one small beetroot, half an apple, and a small piece of ginger, then blend it with some water and strain. I drank this twice a week and my iron levels were great till my normal delivery.
Look, don't drink raw beetroot juice directly as it can have dirt or bacteria which is bad for the baby. Wash it thoroughly, peel it, and steam it slightly before blending. Add some lemon juice for vitamin C which helps in iron absorption, and drink it fresh.
My mother-in-law used to tell me to add a little curry leaves and amla to the beetroot juice for extra strength. It really helped, but please consult your doctor first to make sure beetroot fits well in your daily diet plan.
I really want to try beetroot juice for my low iron, but raw juices make me so nervous about stomach infections. Does anyone else feel scared of drinking raw juices during pregnancy? How do you make sure it's 100% safe?
It is super easy! Just blend beetroot with a bit of carrot, mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice to hide the earthy taste. It's a great natural booster for your blood levels!
If you are short on time like me, just chop beetroots and carrots on the weekend and store them. In the morning, it takes exactly 2 minutes to blend them with some ginger and strain. It's a super fast way to get your daily iron dose before rushing to office.
