Mango Keen Smoothie
Oncology Nutrition Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon whole flax seeds
- 8 oz almond milk, unsweetened
- ½ cup frozen mango (no sugar added)
- ½ inch ginger, washed
- ½ inch turmeric, washed
- ½ orange, peeled
- 1 scoop of vanilla plant based protein powder
- 2 oz fat free plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoons honey (optional)
- Ice if desired
Directions
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Nutritional Facts:
Serv Size: (8oz= 1cup) | Calories: 155 cal | Protein: 21g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 43 mg | Calcium: 188 mg
Did You Know?
1. Turmeric has a powerful ingredient called curcumin, it is native to India. In the West is commonly used as a dried powder. Some research shows that Curcumin might have an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant effect. Human trials are ongoing to prove its effect as a chemoprevention tool.
2. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and also improves Iron absorption.
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