Mango & Cucumber Salsa
Mango & cucumber salsa is a simple and yummy way to boost up lunches or suppers. You can pop some on top of salmon, cod or chicken and this can transform these into a lovely sweet, crunchy and tangy deliciousness. You can add some to a lunch box as a salad for your children to enjoy at school.
The orange colour of the mango is a great source of beta-carotene. One cup provides your RDA for vitamin C and 35% of your Vitamin A needs. It is also rich in potassium. The vitamin B6 in mangoes is a vitamin required for GABA production in the brain. This is the “zen-like” hormone that keeps us calm. Food sources of GABA may be a great help to hyper children with overactive minds.
Coriander (also known as cilantro) has been used as a gentle detoxification agent and can mop up unwanted toxic metals in the body. It is a lovely fresh taste that many children enjoy and can be used in many different recipes.
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Mango & Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel and chop the mango and cucumber into small cubes.
- Squeeze on the juice of half a lime
- Sprinkle on chopped fresh coriander leaves
- Add some red chilli if you like a spicy kick to your food (not recommended for young children unless you are sure they love spice!)
Per serving. Nutrition content in food is never consistent, so take these estimates with a pinch of salt! Also, our recipes tend to use low-GI carbs and sugars, so these values are not directly comparable with shop-bought UPFs.
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