New research has found that eating mangos every day can lower insulin in the blood and improve insulin sensitivity. It can be a great addition to the diet to aid blood sugar health. It’s also a delicious and nutritious fruit!
We love mangoes. It’s tasty and versatile. It can be used in savory and sweet dishes as well as being enjoyed on its own, just peeled and raw! To celebrate this new research, we are sharing four sweet and savory recipes that won’t spike your blood sugar!
The tanginess of mango makes it the perfect fruit for cheesecake. These bars are creamy and sweet with a bold, fresh flavor. This cheesecake doesn’t need to be baked. If you love a firm cheesecake, we recommend partially freezing it. Leftovers can also be frozen, but we have a hard time believing there will be leftovers for long! A serving has 152 calories, five grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 14 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This wonderful homemade salsa takes a total of 10 minutes. And it’s all prep work! All you have to do is dice up your ingredients and serve. If you have time to refrigerate it for a few hours to let the flavors blend, that’s great. If not, don’t sweat it. Nothing beats fresh salsa and anyone will be thrilled with this sweet and spicy snack that has a pop of heat from sriracha! A serving has 25 calories, 6.2 grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 0.2 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We’re suckers for any sweet bread. We go crazy for banana, pumpkin or walnut loaf. Adding another one to our repertoire is always a thrill. If you don’t count sugar alcohols, this bread has three grams of net carbs, which makes it a huge win. It is sweet, dense and moist! Unlike most sweet loaf breads, it has a tropical flavor. Most evoke the fall, but this is a taste of summer! A serving has 152 calories, 16.9 grams of carbs, 3.3 grams of fiber and 12.2 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Curries are delicious. This one has warming spices but isn’t hot, so everyone can enjoy it. Plus, it’s dairy-free, so people who are lactose intolerant will be thrilled. From the name, you can tell it’s not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, despite being dairy-free. However, if served with cauliflower rice, it is an excellent dinner. Curries can take hours to cook, this one is ready in 30 minutes! So you can have dinner on the table in a snap and be satisfied with the results. A serving has 328 calories, 21 grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and 12 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope that these recipes help you enjoy mangos more often. Helping your health through diet can be a step in the right direction. These four recipes are great ways to enjoy the fruit and help you along your health journey.
