Tropical Mango Coconut Smoothie Recipe

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Summer is coming and so are the tank tops, bathing suits and shorts that inevitably come along with it.  I’ve upped my exercise level, cut my calories, and am trying to get more probiotics, because in addition to wanting to look good, I’d like to feel good too.

Smoothies are a great way to add both protein and probiotics to your diet and I make them all the time.  My favorite at the moment?  This yummy Mango-Coconut Smoothie.

Before we get started, let’s chat about mangoes for a minute.  They are delicious, full of Vitamins C and A and a good source of potassium and magnesium, (which rhymes with “yum”).  However, even though they are one of the most popular fruits in the world, we Americans are a little unsure of how to peel and eat them.

Mangoes have a large flat stone in them and a thick skin, so it can be a messy endeavor to get to the sweet fruit.  The easiest way to peel a mango is like so: Slice down the flat side of the fruit, then down the other side.  It’s almost like you’re cutting it in thirds.

The middle piece will have the stone in it.  Set it aside while taking the 2 outer pieces and scoring them by carefully cutting through the mango flesh right up to the skin.  Create cut marks in the opposite direction.  You should be able to turn the mango inside out and then carefully cut out your mango cubes.  For the remaining middle piece, you can get that last little bit of fruit around the stone with a melon-ball tool.  You have to pull it across the fruit, rather than scoop like a melon, but it works great.  Now that you’ve cut up your mango, it’s smoothie time.

Mango Coconut Smoothie

• 1 fresh mango
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup of ice
• 2 cups coconut milk (I like Silk)
• 1 scoop Renew Life Skinny Gut Vanilla Shake

Blend it up and enjoy!

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. They are good bacteria because they help to keep your gut healthy.  We often think of bacteria as something bad but your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are naturally found in your body. You can also find them in some foods and supplements.

The Skinny Gut powder is made from plant based proteins and has 20 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber and a whole lotta active probiotic cultures in it.*  The more I am reading about it, the more experts agree that probiotics are important for getting a flat belly.  (And one can only eat so much yogurt, you know?) 

Let me know if you try the #SkinnyGutShake. I would love to know what you think. I am loving how it tastes and the fact that I will satisfy my sweet tooth while getting a good dose of probiotics, protein and fiber. Renew Life Skinny Gut Ultimate Shakes come in both Vanilla and Chocolate.

Renew Life Skinny Gut Chocolate Shake

I’m hoping this will be a big help on my journey to lose 30 pounds of Wine Belly.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.