Recipes for Health: Mango, Orange and Ginger Smoothie

1 cup orange juice

1/2 large mango

1 1/4 teaspoons ginger juice (see note below)

4 ice cubes

Optional: 1/2 ripe banana (about 2 ounces peeled banana)

1. Combine the orange juice, mango, ginger juice and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until frothy and smooth. If you want a thicker drink, add the banana. Serve right away for the best flavor.

Note: To make the ginger juice, grate about 2 teaspoons ginger. Place on a piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, hold over a bowl and twist to squeeze out the juice.

Yield: One large serving or two small servings.

Advance preparation: This is best served right away.

Nutritional information per serving: 201 calories; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 48 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein

Martha Rose Shulman is the author of "The Very Best of Recipes for Health."