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Snacking in the middle of the day when you’ve just had a full meal isn’t supposed to be a problem – it’s even considered a regular part of a normal diet. But it becomes a concern when it packs in too many empty calories.
Snacking habits are a tough thing to beat, especially in a country that has a lot of great-tasting bite-sized snacks like kakanin or rice- or root crop-based desserts. Pair that snacking habit with a sweet tooth and you’ll end up with a sugar-rich diet. Sugar taken in excessive quantities can lead to metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.
A good and healthier workaround for that sweet tooth and snacking habit is a fruit smoothie like the mango banana smoothie.
High in fiber and packed with vitamins A and C, and minerals like potassium, mangoes and bananas are the perfect substitute for the usual confections you reach for after a good lunch or dinner. Check out the recipe below:
INGREDIENTS
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1 mango, chopped
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1 banana, sliced
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1/2 cup cold water (as needed)
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1/2 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
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1 1/2 cup ice cubes
PROCEDURE
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Blend the mango, banana, and lettuce together.
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Stream in a bit of water to improve consistency.
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Blend in the ice until the consistency is smooth.
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Serve in a tall glass or tumbler.
– Rappler.com
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