Beetroot Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 100gm beetroot
- 25 gm celery stalk /coriander
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ inch ginger
- 2 tsp-soaked chia seeds
- lemon juice to squeeze from top
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Add beetroot, celery stalk/coriander, garlic and ginger to the mixture blender with water.
- Transfer this blended mix to a glass.
- Add soaked chia seeds to this, squeeze lemon on top and add salt, pepper to taste.
- Sip and relish.
Notes:
- The antioxidants present in beetroot may help improve immunity and protect against infections during pregnancy.
- It contains trace amounts of betalain, which acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent.
- Chia seeds are rich in iron, calcium and fibre.
- Chia seeds is a good source of omega 3, which is an extremely important nutrient during pregnancy as it promotes the development of organs (including the brain) and cells of the foetus.
- In case you are allergic to lemons, you can add amla juice.
- Beetroots also help boost haemoglobin and iron levels and can also help hypertension associated with pregnancy.
- Please discuss with your healthcare expert before trying any new food during pregnancy.
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