WHAT'S IN IT
1 ripe mango, diced and chopped small
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ cup red onion, chopped
½ t hot pepper sauce
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
¼ t cumin
2 T fresh lime juice
Optional: 3 T canned chilies
HOW TO MAKE IT
Combine mango, garlic, cilantro, red onion, pepper sauce and ginger. Add cumin and lime juice. Stir gently and refrigerate until serving.
Let stand at least 1 hour before serving. For best flavor, serve same day as prepared.
WHY IT’S HEALTHY
Mangos are a good source of magnesium and potassium, so they are a natural way to lower blood pressure. They are also high in vitamin B6, which is essential for maintaining brain function, and can have up to 40% of the daily requirement for fiber. Organic Strawberries are rich in antioxidants, have 149% of daily vitamin C needs, and are a good source of fiber. They contain flavonoid antioxidants (anthocyanin and catechin) which have been associated with lowering the risk for chronic diseases including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Ginger contains a diverse array of important vitamins and minerals. It also contains gingerol - a compound with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Red onion has sulfur compounds, and studies have shown an inverse association between the frequency of consuming onions and the risk of several common cancers. Onions can also protect against “bad” LDL cholesterol by limiting the activity of harmful free radicals within blood vessels, lowering oxidative stress, improving blood circulation and blood pressure levels. Garlic has strong antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties, is high in vitamin C and B-6 as well as the minerals selenium, calcium, copper. Cilantro is packed with vitamins A, K, & C, minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium, and has more antioxidants than most fruits or vegetables. Cilantro is a heavy-metal detoxifier and is able to remove mercury and aluminum from where it is stored in the fat tissues. Cumin helps the body absorb and assimilate nutrients much more efficiently. It contains anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties and has been shown to detoxify the body by boosting liver and kidney function. It is known to help benefit colds and flu as well as asthma. Limes are ultra-hydrating and electrolyte–producing. They are rich in bioflavonoids which can significantly boost the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body, and they have some of the most highly absorbable Vitamin C.
ENJOY!