Looking for a snack that’s refreshing and tangy? We have the dip for you! Our magical ingredient: Mangos! You must be wondering what makes this fruit so special, let us lay down the facts:
Immune System Builder: If you eat a normal sized cup full of sliced mango, it will give you nearly 100% of your daily vitamin C value. Not only that, this fruit is packed full of antioxidants. They are especially good for keeping away colon and breast cancer. The main contributor that gives mangos this quality is beta-carotene. Not only will this antioxidant fortify your body against breast and colon cancer but leukemia as well.
Nutrient Packed: Vitamin A, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, sodium… Just to name a few of the other vitamins in this super fruit! Other vitamins you obtain from eating a mango are thiamine, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin K and vitamin E. You also never have to be worried about your cholesterol levels while eating mangos since they don’t have any cholesterol in them.
Heart Healthy: Mangos have potassium, and this mineral is known for maintaining heart health and preventing hypertension. They also have Phytochemicals that can help leave a positive impact on your body’s fat. As a result of these effects, you can stay away and safe from heart-related diseases.
Skin benefits: Not only does the Vitamin C brighten and clear your skin, the large amounts of collagen in mangos helps repair and replenish your skin’s texture!
Nutrients Rich √ Heart Healthy √ Beauty Aid √ Strong Immune System √ Delicious √
Don’t believe us? Try out this recipe and let us know what you think!
SUMMER MANGO SALSA
INGREDIENTS
4 Roma Tomatoes, diced into 1/4″ cubes
1 Large Mango
1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
1 Red Pepper
1 Red Onion
1 Lime
1 Jalapeño Pepper, See Notes on seeds
1/2 tsp Salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Chop your Cilantro and dice your Tomatoes and Mango. Remove the stems and exterior from the Red Pepper, Red Onion, and Jalapeño (see notes on seed removal).
- First, prepare the Mango puree. Add half of the diced Mango to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. If your mango is not very soft, feel free to add 1-2 tbsp of water to help with blending.
- Pour the Puree from the Food Processor and pour into a large bowl. Return the food processor to the base – no need to rinse.
- Add the Red Onion, Red Pepper, and Jalapeño to the Food Processor. Pulse until finely chopped, then add this mixture to the bowl with the Mango Puree.
- Add the diced Tomatoes, chopped Cilantro, and Salt to the same bowl. Juice 1 Lime over the bowl, then stir the mixture until everything is well incorporated.
- Serve immediately, or place in the fridge for a few hours to allow the salsa to chill and all of the flavors to mingle (recommended)
