Mango Autumn Blast Smoothie

Recipe:
- 3/4 to 1 C. juice (1/2 lime peeled, 1 orange, 1/2 cup cranberries)
- 2 cups chopped mango
- 1 banana
- approx. 1/2 tbs. raw yacon syrup (can substitute w/ other sweetner)
- 2-3 ice cubes (optional)

Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts:

CRANBERRIES
- Good Source of Manganese and Vitmains C & K.
- High in antioxidants
- Contains the compound, proanthocyanidine, which prevents plaque formation on teeth.
- Protects against urinary tract infection due to its antibacterial agent, hippuric acid.
- Hippuric acid in cranberries reduces E. coli from adhering to the colon walls.
- Recent studies have shown that cranberries MAY reduce LDL levels (bad cholesterol) and raise HDL levels (good cholesterol).

MANGO:
- High in Iron, Selenium, and Vitamins A & E.
- Contains all the B vitamins (B12 being the exception).
- Contains phenols that contain high amounts of cancer fighting antioxidants.
- Relieves clogged pores of the skin.
- Protects against heart disease
- Has anti-inflammitory properties

BANANAS:
- Good source of fiber
- High in Vitmains B6 & C, magnesium, and potassium.
- Potassium reduces cramping, regulated blood pressure, and is essential for muscles to contract.
- B6 deficiency causes irritability and insomnia.

YACON SYRUP
- Contains all the B vitamins (B12 being the exception).
- Rich source of Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) which is high in antioxidants and potassium.
- FOS produces beneficial short-chained fatty acids such as butyrate.
- FOS is food for good bacteria in the stomach.
- Aids in digestion
- Enhances calcium and magnesium absorbtion.
Low glycemic.
- Improves toxin elimination.
- MAY reduce risk of colon cancer.

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Tags:

• raw
• smoothie
• autumn
• mango
• cranberry
• yacon
• banana

[echoshadowlight]

Would cranberries prevent plaque formation on teeth even if not taken by mouth? I feed through a stomach tube, and even though I take nothing by mouth, and even though I bruh my teeth, I still get plaque from the mineral content in my saliva.

[Rawaholic]

It's a possibility. If the reason for the plaque build up on your teeth stems from an internal issue, then feasably, taking cranberries internally could assist in the elimination of the plaque. The only way to find out for sure though is to give it a try!

Also I made this smoothie again with everything, only this time I used the whole cranberry and it was still delicious!

[andresico2]

yum!