Source: diabete.net

Presentation

Drink to be consumed for breakfast or as a dessert or as an accompaniment to a light meal prepared with mango, banana, orange, wheat flakes and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

• 1 mango (about 300–350 g / 10–12 oz), peeled and chopped
• 1 banana (about 120 g / 4 oz), sliced
• 1 orange (about 150–180 g / 5–6 oz), peeled
• 30 g (about 1 oz / ⅓ cup) whole wheat flakes
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method

Peel the mango

Cut it into slices

Peel the banana

Cut it into pieces

Combine and blend

Squeeze the orange

Add it to the blender

Combine sesame seeds and wheat flakes

Blend

Serve

Allergens

Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Banana: possible individual intolerance and cross-reaction to latex allergy

Wheat:  cereal containing gluten covered by EU Regulation 1169/2011

Mango: rare allergy linked to the sap and not to the fruit

Sesame: possible cross-reactivity in case of nut allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Rich in natural sugars that raise early morning blood sugar, but also rich in nutrients.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Bananas: It has a high content of potassium, an essential mineral that acts significantly on hypertension and related diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes.

Wheat: rich in vitamins, minerals including iron and other constituents favorable to the proper functioning of the heart and the containment of blood sugar

Mango: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and provide mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Sesame: rich in zinc and selenium that supports the immune system, omega 6 and omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system and phytosterols that help control cholesterol levels

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Mucositis and lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (Problems with chewing and swallowing)