Mango Lassi

From The Good Gut (about the microbiome)  Taking Control of Your Weight, Your Mood and Your Long-Term Health by J and E Sonnenburg  2015

In the interest of increasing fermented foods as probiotics, this is made with Kefir, which tastes like liquid yogurt.  It is fermented milk - could be cow, goat, sheep, etc.  It was first noted by shepherds who realized that the milk they were carrying thickened and bubbled in the day's heat.  In its original form:

Serves 2; 3 grams of fiber per serving

INGREDIENTS:

2.5 cups plain, unsweetened kefir

2 cups frozen mango chunks

1 tsp ground cardamon

1 tsp chopped fresh mint

1 Tbsp honey

Water and/or ice for desired consistency

(I added a banana and an extra fresh mango to cut the tart taste.  This adds to the fiber, but also the sugar.)

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.  Add water or ice for desired consistency.