- 1. Banana vitamin to prevent cramps
- 2. Strawberry vitamin to improve circulation
- 3. Acerola vitamin to fight anemia
Fruit vitamins prepared with the right ingredients are a great natural option to fight common problems during pregnancy, such as cramps, poor circulation in the legs and anemia.
These recipes are suitable for pregnancy because they help to increase the amount of magnesium, vitamin C and iron, which are important nutrients for a healthy pregnancy, thus preventing the appearance of cramps, anemia and improving blood circulation, for example.
1. Banana vitamin to prevent cramps
With this vitamin it is possible to have all the amount of magnesium needed for a day during pregnancy, thus preventing the appearance of cramps.
- Ingredients: 57 g of ground pumpkin seeds + 1 cup of milk + 1 bananaPreparation: Beat everything in a blender and take immediately.
This vitamin has 531 calories and 370 mg magnesium and can be taken in the morning or afternoon snack. Other foods rich in magnesium, in addition to pumpkin seeds, can be almonds, Brazil nuts or sunflower seeds. See other examples of magnesium-rich foods.
2. Strawberry vitamin to improve circulation
This vitamin is rich in vitamin C which is needed to improve blood circulation.
- Ingredients: 1 cup of plain yogurt + 1 cup of strawberries + 1 kiwi Preparation: Beat everything in a blender and drink next.
Other foods rich in vitamin C, such as orange, lemon, acerola or papaya, can also be used to vary the flavor of this vitamin. See other examples of foods rich in vitamin C.
3. Acerola vitamin to fight anemia
This vitamin is also rich in vitamin C and iron which are essential to fight anemia.
- Ingredients: 2 glasses of acerola + 1 natural or strawberry yogurt + juice of 1 orange + 1 handful of parsleyPreparation: Beat everything in a blender and drink next.
Despite containing a good dose of iron, the foods richest in iron are mainly of animal origin, such as pork ribs, veal or lamb and should be consumed in main meals, such as lunch and dinner. Check out other examples of foods rich in iron.
To combat anemia, poor circulation and cramps, your doctor may prescribe medications, so if you are already taking medications such as magnesium or iron, talk to your doctor to see if you can take these vitamins daily or at least twice a week to supplement the treatment in a natural way.
