Ingredients
•2 cups cubed frozen mango
•1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple, chopped
•3/4 cups water
•5 oz greek or coconut-flavored yogurt
•1/2 tsp turmeric
•1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth in a blender. Garnish with your choice of goji berries, toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, raw hemp seeds or chia seeds.
Why it’s so good for your health
Turmeric
This spice is a powerful anti-inflammatory due to the compound curcumin. The main health benefits of turmeric are:
1. It’s useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. It has shown to prevent prostate cancer When combined with cauliflower.
3. It’s a good remedy to detoxify the liver.
4. It has ability to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
5. It is a natural painkiller.
6. It promotes weight loss.
7. It has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
8.Also because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has long been a popular spice in baking and cooking. Studies have shown that it has ability to lower cholesterol levels, able to stop medication-resistant yeast infections, boosts brain power and good memory, and when combined with honey, it’s a good ingredient to treat arthritis. Besides, it’s also high in nutrients, including manganese, fiber, iron and calcium.
Mango
This sweet fruit is rich in vitamin A – which is linked to bone growth and eye health. It is also packed with fiber, which is important for promoting a healthy digestive tract.
Pineapple
Pineapple offers a wide range of health benefits. It’s loaded with vitamin A and C, fiber, potassium, phosphorous and calcium.
It is also widely known for its immune-system-boosting properties.
Yogurt
Like other fermented foods, yogurt is also essential for promoting the growth of “good” bacteria in your gut. Including yogurt into your diet along with fresh, fiber-rich fruits, you’re guaranteeing a healthier gut and digestive system, which is vital to your body on multiple levels.
Sources:
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis