Day 9 of the Kickstart

What’s wrong with dairy products? Read what the science says about dairy’s link to various health issues on our fact sheet (PDF).

A great refreshing start to the day or something to help you cool off after a long day.

Recipe of the Day: Tropical Freeze
Makes 3 1-cup servings

Puréed frozen fruit makes a wonderful dessert, without the fat or refined sugar of ice cream. Look for frozen mango pieces in your supermarket, or you can make your own using fresh mangoes. To freeze bananas, peel, break into chunks, and place loosely in a covered container in the freezer.

1 orange, peeled
1 cup frozen banana chunks
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1/2 - 1 cup fortified soy- or rice milk

Cut orange in half and remove any seeds. Place in a blender with banana, mango, and non-dairy milk. Blend until thick and very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Per 1-cup serving
Calories: 123
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Calories from Fat: 7.6%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 2.7 g
Carbohydrates: 28.7 g
Sugar: 17.9 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Sodium: 25 mg
Calcium: 76 mg
Iron: 0.7 mg
Vitamin C: 42.9 mg
Beta Carotene: 289 mcg
Vitamin E: 1.3 mg

From Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes by Patricia Bertron, R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.