What could be better than a refreshing fruity smoothie on a hot summer’s day? …. How about a refreshing fruity smoothie that’s good for you AND your baby on a hot summer’s day!
During your pregnancy it’s more important than ever that you eat well and try to get as many good vitamins and nutrients into your diet as possible; so a healthy fruity smoothie is a great snack to help you get in a few of your 5 a day!
Smoothies are also fantastic if you’re suffering from any pregnancy queasiness, as liquids are much easier on your tummy.
We’ve chosen 3 of our favourite pregnancy-friendly smoothies from Fit Pregnancy, and have put together the perfect maternity outfits for you to wear while you sip on these brilliantly blended beauties!
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For mummy: Blending peaches, low fat frozen vanilla yoghurt and a zing of fresh ginger, this creamy concoction tastes heavenly and can help to ease an unsettled stomach.
For baby: With plenty of calcium, folate, and vitamin C, this will help baby develop strong bones and stay healthy.
To wear: Channel the peaches and cream colour scheme in a pair of our Coral Cropped Maternity Jeans with our White Flutter Sleeve Maternity Blouse.
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For mummy: This marvellously refreshing minty mix will keep you cool as a cucumber…or should that be cool as a cucumber cantaloupe cooler!… even through the very hottest of heat waves!
For baby: This minty green creation offers a mega dose of vitamin C to keep baby growing healthily.
To wear: Team our Light Blue Maternity Maxi Skirt with the White Secret Support Maternity Vest to look cool and keep cool in the hot summer sun.
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For mummy: Combining banana with frozen mixed berries, vanilla yoghurt and soy milk, this berry-tastic blend is smooth, creamy and indulgent.
For baby: Bananas are a great source of potassium and all those berries contain plenty of antioxidants, helping you to create a safe and healthy environment for your baby, with no nasty toxins.
To wear: Think pink for this brilliant berry blend, and opt for our vibrant Fuchsia Knot Front Maternity Dress.
So go on, make friends with your blender this summer, and whip up a few batches of pregnancy friendly smoothies to sip in the sun!
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