Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica with every bite.
Start your morning with a breakfast bowl overflowing with juicy, tropical, healing fruits like mango, papaya, pineapple, and melon. Quench your thirst in the afternoon with refreshing coconut water after a sunny day of adventure. Add a generous scoop of creamy avocado guacamole to your lunch plate, and finish your evening with a main course or dessert kissed by the tropics—paired with a fresh fruit cocktail that tastes like it was picked straight from the tree.
Here at Blue Osa, healthy and healing foods are a way of life.
In Costa Rica, tropical healing fruits are grown locally and enjoyed daily—we even cultivate some in our own organic garden. These nourishing ingredients are the foundation of every meal we serve.
In this blog series, we’ll spotlight the incredible health benefits of tropical fruits—like starfruit, papaya, and mango—and show you how they inspire our delicious recipes from the Pura Vida kitchen.
Mango
Mangoes are one of the tastiest tropical fruits around. There are mango trees everywhere in Costa Rica. Mangoes are beautifully juicy and sweet, soft and fleshy. You can eat them sweet or added to savory dishes for extra zing and bite.
Why we love mangoes:
- They contain special bio-active elements that dramatically improve digestion and have a cleansing quality.
- They contain a high level of soluble fibre, pectin and Vitamin C that helps to lower cholesterol.
- They are a slight aphrodisiac and contain levels that Vitamin E that regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive!
- They’re high in iron, helping to combat anaemia.
- They boost concentration as they contain Glutamine Acid which helps keep cells active.
- They are antibacterial and help to keep bugs at bay.
Marie’s Creamy Mango Smoothie
From the Kitchen of Blue Osa
Gluten free, no sugar added, and high fiber
Ingredients
12oz plain yogurt
1 mango
1 pinch of ground cardamom
4 ice cubes
Preparation
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Buen Provecho from Blue Osa Yoga Retreat + Spa
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