I Love Mango!

Yes! Mango has and will always be a favorite fruit of mine.   I love the sweet and fragrant smell of the ripe ones.   I can really devour several pieces of that golden yellow, heart-shaped fruit especially when I was younger.   Pity I am diabetic now that's why I slowed down eating this lovely fruit because it is classified as Medium in the Glycemic Index of Food.   Glycemic Index as Wikipedia defined is a measure of effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.   I remember way back then during my 5th grade when our family relocated from Manila to Laguna. Me and my friends had the joy of climbing the mango trees and picked the mangoes we like and eat them there and then.  They have 3 varieties: Kalabaw, Piko and Indian.

Mango is rich in anti-oxidant - vitamins A and C.   Vitamin C is more pronounced in unripe or green mangoes.   It also has traces of vitamins E, B and K.

Mangoes are also used for culinary purposes.   They are used for sauces, cakes, preserved like jams and pickles, jellies, shakes, sorbets and ice creams.  Locally, we see dried mangoes on the shelves of the supermakets and some brands are already being exported to other countries.  Philippines is one of the major exporters of mangoes in the world.

Here is one of the refreshing mango drink developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute-DOST at their website written by Ma. Idelia G. Glorioso, NCS, RUMD:

Mango Medley


Ingredients:

1. 1 piece ripe mango
2. 1 piece banana - lakatan
3. 1 slice papaya
4. calamansi juice (lemon)
5. sugar to taste

Procedure:

1. Blenderize the fruits until smooth.
2. For every 1/3 cup of fruit pulp, add 2/3 water.
3. Stir in calamansi juice and sugar.
4. Chill.

It makes 4 servings.   Enjoy this healthful drink!

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