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Health & Fitness

Tango with Mangos

Learn about the power of Mangos!

Just one cup of this luscious heart healthy fruit gives you 80 percent of the
daily value for immune-boosting Vitamin C, 25 percent of Vitamin A (in its
"provitamin" form, beta-carotene), 7 percent potassium and 3 grams of filling
fiber, not to mention all the healing power you get from its wealth of
polyphenols, plant compounds that have potent antioxidant activity. You get this
huge health bang all for just 110 calories and about 50 cents. You can get it
frozen and cut into chunks-- perfect for whipping up a delicious
smoothie!


Mango and Red Onion Salad

Ingredients

2 cups
fresh mango, cubed
½ cup cherry tomatoes , cut in half

¼ cup red onion , minced

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

½ teaspoon ground cumin

salt and pepper


Preparation
1. Mix first 5 ingredients
together
2. Salt and pepper to taste

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