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Mango season - mango-banana smoothie

Mangoes are packed with loads of antioxidants and enzymes, they also contain Vitamins and are a rich source of Fibre.

Clapping hands because mango season is upon us. Words can’t describe my love for mangoes yum.

If I’m not making a smoothie/ juice with it, I always go with the firm ripe mangoes.

Can’t have all those juice dripping down my hands. * If you know what I mean*

Mangoes are packed with loads of antioxidants and enzymes, they also contain Vitamins and are a rich source of Fibre.

My favourite blend for this season (mango) is this creamy and yummy smoothie.

Read Also: Smoothie - Bowl of Goodness.

Recipe: Mango-banana Smoothie

Yield: 2

Ingredients

2 Mango (skin & seed removed, flesh roughly chopped)

1 frozen banana

½ cup of Almond milk (use milk of choice)

1/3 teaspoon of Cinnamon powder

Handful of ice cubes

* Optional*1/3 cup of Pomegranate seeds (crush separately)

Method

  • In a blender, combine chopped mango, banana, almond milk. Blend until almost smooth.
  • Add the crushed pomegranate seeds, ice cubes and cinnamon powder to the content in the blender.
  • Blend until smooth and Enjoy.

This fibre packed smoothie is sure to leave you feeling full. Let’s get to know some benefits of eating mango ( because, mango is the star of this season) *big grin*

Health tips: The high levels of Fibre, Pectin and Vitamin C found in mangoes helps to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff).

The generous amount of Vitamin A and C found in Mango, including different type of carotenoids helps to keep our immune system healthy and strong.

Mangoes are also a rich source of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals that cause heart disease.

: The antioxidant compounds found in mango is known to protect against colon, breast, and prostate cancers.

Beauty tip: If your acne has been bothering you, including mangoes in your diet is a wise idea, because Vitamin A is known to reduce oil production on the skin. Mango is rich in this vitamin.

Vitamin A also aids skin growth and repair, and reduce fine lines as well.

We already know that Mango is packed with Vitamin A and C, but they are also rich in Iron and Vitamin B6 – all of which are beneficial for pregnant women.

Read Also: Creamy Pasta Goodness.

Sex tip: Mangoes are also rich in Vitamin E, which is known to boost sex drive.

Written by Sandra Omose.

Sandy is a Medical Lab. Scientist, who also loves food but is more of a fruit lover. I also make wigs when i'm not working in the lab. I am trying to live a healthy lifestyle.......sometimes.

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