Showing posts with label pineapple smoothie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pineapple smoothie. Show all posts

Friday, June 8, 2012

Mango Sunshine Smoothie

Finally, some sunshine again in NYC. For a double dose, try this smoothie to brighten up your complexion!


Mango Sunshine Smoothie

2 minutes to make // Yields: 1 serving

Ingredients

Mango (1 cup, chopped, frozen)
Fresh Pineapple (1 cup chopped)
Papaya (1/2 cup, chopped)
Water (1/2 -1 cup)

Instructions

1- Pour water into a Vitamix* or high-speed blender, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
2- Process for one minute.
3- Serve and enjoy!

*Check out this post for $25 off a purchase of a Vitamix!


Mango: High in potassium, beta-cartotene (to make your skin soft, smooth, and glowy), and also high in fiber so it aids in digestion. Some studies also suggest it helps burn fat.


Pineapple: High in Vitamin C, pineapple supports a healthy immune system, while also promoting a more youthful appearance by increasing collagen production for plumper, firmer, tighter, skin. Manganese supports bone and tissue health, while  enzyme bromelain aids in digestion.


Papaya: A true beauty food, papaya promotes glowing, clear, radiant skin and eyes, adds luster to the hair, and calms indigestion.