Pregnancy-Supporting Kefir Smoothie

Last week, a loyal Lifeway kefir drinker called in requesting a smoothie recipe for his pregnant wife. He had read that drinking kefir was good for women who are pregnant and wanted to ensure she was eating the healthiest foods she could to ensure a healthy baby and a healthy pregnancy.

While a healthy diet is just one factor to consider when pregnant, we were happy to do some digging and for foods commonly recommended for pregnant women, and to develop a smoothie recipe that incorporates them!

From our research, we found the following foods recommended most:

Whole grains – high in soluble and insoluble fiber; enriched varieties also contain folic acid

Beans – high in fiber and protein, they also contain iron, folate, calcium, and zinc

Eggs – a good source of protein and fat, they’re also high in choline

Salmon – rich in omega-3 fatty acids and a great source of protein and B vitamins

Dark, leafy greens – rich in calcium, protein, folate, vitamins, minerals and fiber – they’re nutritional powerhouses

Colorful berries – full of potassium and a slew of vitamins and minerals necessary for development

Walnuts – a high plant-based source of omega-3s, they’re also good sources of protein and fiber

Whole Milk Kefir – like other whole milk dairy products, Lifeway kefir is high in protein and calcium, but it also contains live and active probiotic cultures, which keep momma’s tummy happy and baby healthy

Looking at that list, doesn’t it seem like ANYONE could benefit from drinking a smoothie made from those fabulous ingredients? We’re certainly enjoying the following blend, – pregnant or not!