Are smoothies good for pregnancy?

Smoothies are actually great but my gynecologist warned me about a few things. She said to strictly avoid raw papaya or pineapple in them, and wash all green leaves like spinach thoroughly to prevent any bacterial infection. Also, don't add extra sugar because gestational diabetes risk is real.

In our times we didn't have these blenders, we drank fresh milk with crushed dry fruits or basic fruit pulp. If you are making smoothies, add some soaked almonds or walnut powder for the baby's growth. Just make sure the milk is boiled and cooled properly before mixing.

I used to drink banana and milk smoothies daily during my second trimester when I had no appetite. My children were born perfectly healthy and it really helped with my physical weakness too. Just don't overdo it, one small glass is more than enough.

Please be very careful with the sugar levels in these fruit drinks during pregnancy. If you have any borderline sugar issues, blending multiple sweet fruits together can cause a major spike. Focus more on curd-based drinks like salty lassi instead of heavy mango or banana smoothies.