Tropical Treat

1 cup (250 mL) kefir or yogurt
4 pitted dates
1/2 banana
1/2 mango
1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
1 Tbsp (15 mL) ground flax seed

On high speed, blend all ingredients except the garlic. Garlic, just like onions, has a tendency to taste slightly bitter when thrown into the blender as a whole clove. I suggest you add the garlic crushed or grated as the last ingredient and on low speed. Yields one large glass.Peel and cut up half a banana. Peel and cut mango. In a blender combine all ingredients in the sequence in which they are listed. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Flax seed has a tendency to thicken, therefore, if you let it sit for a while you will have to eat the drink with a spoon. Yields two medium sized glasses.

Source: alive Magazine (pre-2000)