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Mangoes! They’re messy to eat yet OH SO TASTY! If you don’t feel like getting stringy teeth and sticky fingers from eating them… MAKE A DELICIOUS SMOOTHIE! Simple. Mango boasts so many amazing benefits so if you’ve been a hater maybe you should try and change that.
Here is just a few reasons why you should be adding mango into your diet.
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Mango helps with Diabetes
Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. Mango fruit also have a relatively low glycemic index (41-60) so moderate quantities will not spike your sugar levels.
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Improves Digestion
Mango contains enzymes for breaking down protein. There are several fruits, including mangoes, which have this healthful quality. The fibre in mangoes also helps digestion and elimination.
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Boosts Immune System
The amount of Vitamin C and Vitamin A in mangoes, plus 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your immune system healthy and strong.
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Lowers Cholesterol
The high levels of fibre, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically LDL’s which are the bad lipoproteins.
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Eye Health
One cup of sliced Mango supplies 25% of the needed daily value of Vitamin A which promotes good eyesight and prevents dry eyes.
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Alkalizing
The Tartaric acid, malic acid and a trace of citric acid found in mangoes helps to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.
MANGO BERRY SMOOTHIE
Submitted by: Raw Blend
Makes: 1L
Serves: 2 to 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 mango (peeled and seeded)
- 1 tsp maca powder
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- Optional – scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup ice
Method
- Put all the ingredients into the Vitamix 2L container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Select Variable 1. Turn the machine on and quickly increase the speed to 10, then override to HIGH speed.
- Use tamper to effectively press the ingredients into the blades if required whilst processing.
- Blend for 20-40 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
- Stop the machine and serve.