Mango Smoothies For Mom!
Mother’s Day is coming up. Start the day with a special breakfast or brunch. It’s easier than you think to prepare a delicious meal at home.
Eating for Pregnancy has some excellent recipe options, like this Mango-Chia Smoothie. With only a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious breakfast for mom (and even have your kids help!).
For mama’s to be, this recipe is great because Vitamins A and C and B optimize baby’s cell, brain, and nervous system development, and calcium helps your bones stay strong, while vitamin C supports your immune system and oral health.
A yummy smoothie any time of day. Lactose intolerant or vegan? No worries. Lactose-free, cashew or coconut yogurt can be used. For a protein boost, add your favorite protein powder. To sweeten, add a little bit of sugar, agave nectar, or honey (unless vegan). Use water or juice to adjust the consistency. Smoothies can last a day in the fridge and can be frozen for one month. Mix well before serving.
MANGO- CHIA SMOOTHIE
MAKES 1 1/2 CUPS
Ingredients:
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen mango
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup orange juice or water
2 tablespoons chia seeds Ice cubes
Directions: Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve over ice.
*This recipe is from the 3rd edition of ‘Eating for Pregnancy: Your Essential Month-by-Month Nutrition Guide and Cookbook’ which was released in July 2019, published by Hachette Book Group (Da Capo Lifelong Books). Written by specialists in perinatal nutrition, OB/GYN, and high-risk pregnancies, EATING FOR PREGNANCY is the ultimate nutrition guide and cookbook for moms-to-be. About the Authors: Catherine Jones is an award-winning author of four nutrition- cookbooks. She is celebrating the release of the third edition of Eating for Pregnancy: Your Essential Month-by-Month Nutrition Guide and Cookbook (Hachette Book Group, 2019). Eating for Pregnancy has been a bestselling book for 16 years and the winner of the coveted Mom’s Gold Choice Award. Rose Ann Hudson, RD, LD, is a perinatal nutritionist and registered dietitian. She counsels both high-risk patients and those with healthy pregnancies. The late Teresa Knight, MD, was a board-certified OB/GYN and the CEO of Women’s Health Specialists Wellness Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Knight passed away in 2018, just before the book was published. Eating for Pregnancy is available for sale on Amazon. Readers can connect with the authors on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads. To learn more, go to http://www.catherinejonescookbooks.com/
