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: 

  1. Add beetroot, celery stalk/coriander, garlic and ginger to the mixture blender with water.
  2. Transfer this blended mix to a glass.
  3. Add soaked chia seeds to this, squeeze lemon on top and add salt, pepper to taste.
  4. 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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