The season of juicy mangoes is here! One cup of sliced mango provides nearly 70% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. It is high in fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. This helps to improve iron absorption in your body, defend cells from damage, improve digestion and aid your […]
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The season of juicy mangoes is here! One cup of sliced mango provides nearly 70% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. It is high in fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. This helps to improve iron absorption in your body, defend cells from damage, improve digestion and aid your immune system.
If you are on a weight loss diet, you can still eat this sweet-sour king of fruits. Make sure you do not consume more than one mango per day to maintain moderation. Here are some fun and refreshing recipes made out of everyone’s favorite fruit mango.readmore
02/7Mango oats smoothie
Ingredients you need: 2 tbsp oats, 1 mango, 1 tbsp chia seeds and 1 glass water.
03/7How to make mango oats smoothie
Take a pan and pour 1 glass of water in it. Now boil oats and chia seeds together in it. Once soft, let it cool down. Then put the mixture in a blender and add a mango cut into cubes. Blend them all together till you get the thick, dense and yummy smoothie.
04/7Coconut mango oatmeal
Ingredients you need: 50 gram coconut (tender and shredded), 150 ml coconut milk, 150 gram oats, 150 gram ripe mango (diced), 20 gram dry fruits, 20 gram honey, and a pinch of cardamom powder.
05/7How to make coconut mango oatmeal
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, cover and leave it overnight. You can refrigerate it. Eat it as breakfast in the morning. Mix well before eating to ensure everything is combined well.
06/7Rocket and mango salad
Ingredients you need: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 bunch rocket leaves or spinach leaves, 1 ripe mango, and fistful of pine nuts.For the dressing: 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, and pinch of freshly ground pepper.
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07/7How to make rocket and mango salad
Wash the rocket or spinach leaves well. Slice the mango into thin strips. Rub all sides of the salad bowl with 1 tbsp of oil. Put the leaves in a salad bowl and place the mango slices on top. Sprinkle the pine nuts. Prepare the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together. Pour it over the salad and serve.Apart from aiding your weight loss journey when consumed in moderate quantities, mangoes are also good for your eyes, skin, brain and liver functioning.
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