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Monday, September 23, 2013

Banana Mango Smoothie

Our daughter had to get teeth pulled today, and she's sore :( To help her heal we made her a yummy smoothie!

Ingredients (makes 2 8 oz glasses):
2 bananas
1/2 mango
1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
5 cubes of ice



















Nutritional Benefits:
Yogurt: protein, calcium, and live cultures aid in healing gums, repairing cells, and aids in digestive function which allows your body to digest other nutrients better
Bananas: high in potassium 12% daily needs, a nutrient that aids in blood circulation and regulates blood pressure.  Bananas are also high in Vitamin B6 (22%) and Vitamin C (17%).  Vitamin C helps you fight infection.  they also are high in fiber (12%)
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=7#healthbenefits
Mangos: Immune boosting! High in Vitamins A and C (about 50% of daily needs for both)-this fruit is great for healing and increasing immune function  Source: http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/mango-health-benefits.htm

*both bananas and mangoes have a calming affect on the nervous system, helping you to relax after a stressful procedure :)