A refreshing morning juice that hits just right — whether you’re battling morning sickness or just craving a burst of freshness. Light, zesty, and endlessly customizable, it’s an easy, feel-good recipe the whole family can sip and enjoy.

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When I was pregnant with my now grown up baby, I developed a serious obsession with anything citrus — the sharper, the better. Lemony, grapefruit-y drinks became my lifeline. And like clockwork, things hit a dramatic peak at exactly 5 p.m., just as I clocked off work.

For the first four months (who are we kidding, morning sickness doesn’t check the clock), I basically survived on crackers, and my beloved sour drinks.

Every evening, without fail, my sweet husband would be waiting in the kitchen — juice in one hand, tissues in the other — ready for what he lovingly dubbed “5 p.m., bebe, time for crying!” Because yes, for some utterly bizarre reason, I got wildly emotional every single day at the exact same time. Like my internal timer just gave up.

Cue the tears, a bit of dramatic reassurance (you’ve got only three… two… one more months of this!), and eventually, a calming rewatch of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for what felt like the 23,059,430th time.

I might be exaggerating. Slightly. But that’s exactly how it lives in my memory — intense, emotional, citrus-fuelled, and a lot of magic.

INGREDIENTS and Substitutions:

Green apples – choose more savory apple varieties for zestier results
Lemon – organic tastes best
Grapefruit – just a tiny bit, but it can be skipped. Use oranges for mellow results
Carrot – sneaks in some important nutrients as well
Ginger – a nub of fresh ginger gives the juice that extra kick, can be omitted
Ice – do not put it in the juicer, but the cup instead

NOTE: Always follow your instincts and adjust the ingredients and quantities according to that. Pregnancy is a very special time and could be wildly different from one person to another, even one baby to another. With my second pregnancy, the only thing I could put in my mouth for the first couple of months were lemon water, crackers and a green salad with lot’s of vinegar and salt.

WHAT IS MORNING SICKNESS?

Morning sickness is a common pregnancy symptom can vary in severity—from mild queasiness to more intense sickness. While it’s often unpleasant, it’s generally a normal part of pregnancy.

Despite the name, pregnancy nausea doesn’t always stick to the mornings — it can hit at any time of day (or night), often bringing along a wave of discomfort and, sometimes, vomiting too. If you ever feel unsure or concerned, always check in with your doctor.

During my 1st pregnancy, I found that citrusy, refreshing drinks made a real difference. Even a simple glass of lemon water felt like a little lifeline. If you’re in the same boat, I hope this juice recipe brings a bit of relief — and a touch of brightness — to those early, beautiful, and occasionally queasy months.

CAN YOU FREEZE JUICE?

If you are not into making your juices every single day (it can be exhausting sometimes), freezing is a good option. Just make this juice 7 (or less), place in freezable bottles (like these on amazon) and freeze. Then, in the evening take one and place it in the fridge (to defrost) and voila – you’ve got fresh juice in the morning, ready to drink.

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