Mango-Kiwi Smoothie

Mango-Kiwi SmoothieNothing like starting the day off with a vitamin and iron packed smoothie. Mango’s are known for their anti-oxidant properties and 1 cup of mango contains the following percentages that apply to daily value.*

  • 76 percent vitamin C (antioxidant and immune booster)
  • 25 percent vitamin A (antioxidant and vision)
  • 11 percent vitamin B6 plus other B vitamins (hormone production in brain and heart disease prevention)
  • 9 percent healthy probiotic fibre
  • 9 percent copper (copper is a co-factor for many vital enzymes plus production of red blood cells)
  • 7 percent potassium (to balance out our high sodium intake)
  • 4 percent magnesium

A kiwi is packed with more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of orange and a good Peel mango and coarsely cubesource of dietary fiber. This recipe is easy and makes three 1-cup servings.

Here’s what you need:

2 kiwi, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 mango, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cup cold water
8-10 ice cubes

How To

Put everything into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour off a serving and savor the flavor!Peel and coarsely cube two kiwi

*Reference- http://healthimpactnews.com/2013/17-reasons-why-you-need-a-mango-every-day/