Smoothies and shakes can be another option to help manage eating challenges that may come with cancer and its treatments. Easier to consume than solid foods, especially if you're experiencing sore or dry mouth, smoothies provide essential nutrients. By incorporating fruits, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats, smoothies and shakes offer a convenient and tasty way to maintain your nutritional intake and support your health.

Try our Tropical Green Lime Smoothie, perfect with fresh or frozen mangos. This delicious and nutritious smoothie is packed with vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup liquid base: plain yogurt, kefir, or plant-based milk

• 2 handfuls fresh spinach or other greens, cleaned (e.g., kale, chard, spinach)

• 1.5 cups frozen mango chunks

• ⅓ avocado, peeled and pitted

• 1 lime, peeled

• Drizzle of honey

Instructions & Tips:

1. Put the liquid base into the blender

2. Add lighter ingredients (greens) followed by heavier ingredients (mango and avocado)

3. Drizzle with honey, if desired

4. Blend until smooth

5. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 24 hours

Enjoy this refreshing smoothie any time of the day for a boost of nutrients.

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