Lets Do the Mango Tango!
Welcome to another delicious week of Plantfire Meatless Mondays! Today we have the ever amazing Mango Summer Delight Smoothie. Watch this video or follow along at home to prepare this summer time delight!
The plant based lifestyle is one of such amazing benefits! Every beautiful ingredient is power packed with nutrients, vitamins and benefits. To eat this diet is to be beautiful on the inside and out. I’d like to share some specific advantages the mango has to offer..
Health Benefits of the Mango: Mango, the king of fruits, belongs to the family Anacardiaceae. Various varieties of mango grow abundantly in Burma, Africa, Malaysia, India, Java and Sumatra. It is a nutrient packed fruit, extremely rich in minerals, antioxidant vitamins, and enzymes. Did you know that the mango is a symbol of love in India? A basket of mangos is considered a gesture of friendship. There’s also a legend that says Buddha meditated under the cool shade of a mango tree!
Prevents Cancer – Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.
Lowers Cholesterol – The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff!)
Clears the Skin – Mangos can be used both internally and externally for the skin. Mangos clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples.
Helps Eye Health – One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.
Alkalizes the Whole Body – The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.
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Ingredients:
1 cup fresh mango, chopped
1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
1 cup frozen banana, chopped
1 1/2 cup almond milk
1 large romaine lettuce leaf and stalk
1 tsp flaxseed
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup ice
1 tbs unsweetened shredded coconut, to garnish
Instructions:
1. Add the mango, pineapple, banana, romaine lettuce, flaxseed, vanilla, and almond milk to your blender and mix.
2. To get a creamier texture add in your ice and blend.
3. Pour into a glass, garnish with unsweetened shredded coconut and enjoy!
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How did you like this recipe? Are you a smoothie person? I’d love to hear your feedback!
This looks beautiful and refreshing! Thanks for the awesome Mango facts, I had no idea how perfect they are for you.. and delicious 😉
Absolutely Shannon! Mangos make you glow from the inside out!
I love love love this smoothie. Great energy booster for my bike rides. It’s even good as a smoothie bowl with some granola. Two thumbs up on my book.
Oooh great suggestion! I am a huge fan of granola bowls. Thank you for your positive feedback 🙂
Mangoes are my favorite! I’m very excited to try this one out! Thanks!
Mangoes are amazing! Did you know that they are the #1 favorite fruit worldwide? They definitely live up to their title!
Definitely this one is another hit with my kids after school! Delightful in every way!
Thank you, Rhetchel!! I’m sure the kiddos will love it 🙂
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