Marvelous Mangoes
“The king of fruit”
Mangos, aka the “king of fruit”, are not only super delicious, these exotic, juicy gems are also low in calories, loaded with lots of vitamins, and packed with a multitude of health benefits!
One medium-sized mango contains approximately 135 calories. Mangos are rich in antioxidants, potassium, iron, fiber and folic acid. They are an excellent source of Vitamins A and C. Mangos aid in digestion, and pump up your body with powerful enzymes that help soothe the tummy; which makes them a great cure for indigestion, and may also help give relief to expectant mommies suffering from morning sickness!
Adding mangos to your diet may help reduce cholesterol levels, and fight heart disease. Some health experts have suggested that the high level of phenols present in mangos may give them cancer-fighting properties as well!
Sweet treats for fussy tots...
Sometimes getting your little ones to eat more fruits and veggies can be very challenging, and down right impossible at times! Fear not… we’ve got just the solution for you! How about introducing them to a sweet delicious treat that’s not only NATURAL, but SUGAR-FREE, REFRESHING, and HEALTHY too?
Try whipping up some “kid-friendly” (and mom-approved) ice pops at home with FRESHLY juiced mangos, or any other fresh fruit of choice. They are 100% natural, and 100% delicious too! Here’s how simple they are to make:
Mango Ice Pops:
1/2 cup Mango pulp
1/2 cup Mango juice
Mix together. Pour mixture into ice pop molds and freeze. Experiment with other fruits
like pineapple, watermelon, strawberry, etc. For a fun twist, try creating two flavor pops.
Havin' Fun in the Summertime
Vacation is just around the corner!
Getting away to a tropical vacation spot may be out of the question for many folks this summer. However, with a little imagination, and a touch of creativity, you can bring out your inner “Martha”, and enjoy a little taste of the islands in your very own home!
First, take a quick trip to your local grocery store, and grab some mangos… paradise may be much closer than you think!
Below are some ideas to help make a big splash at your your next summertime soiree!
Create your own “tiki” or juice bar. Set up a small table, cover with a brightly colored table cloth (or fabric) and wrap a grass table skirt (from party store) around the edges of the table.
Add lots of vibrant color to the table with flower garland and loads of pretty garden lights, which can be found at any party store or garden center.
Be sure to set the mood by cranking up some island music or beach tunes.
Grab a juicer and/or your blender, and have a blast concocting a variety of exotic, yet healthy drinks! Don’t forget to set the mood by cranking up some island music or beach tunes. Who knows, you may never want to leave home again!
Decoration ideas:
Candles
Shells/starfish
Sand
Inflatable beach balls
Plastic beach buckets
Grass table skirts
Flower Leis
Flower Garland
Paper Lanterns
Garden Lights
Tiki torches
Tropical Flowers
Outdoor games for kids of all ages
Limbo: All you need is a long stick, (an old broom stick works great), two people to hold it up, some island music, and…participants of course!
Hot coconut (Play just like “Hot Potato”, but use a coconut instead of a potato).
Water balloon toss – Inflate balloons with water from the faucet, and tie tightly. Pick a partner and gently toss back and forth until the balloon bursts. Prepare to get soaked, but it’s very refreshing on a hot summer day!
Water balloon target game – Get creative by creating a bulls eye target game with your kids. Have you kids make their own bulls eye target by using colorful paint and a canvas. Once, you have your target ready, have the kids toss their water balloon aiming the center of the target. Mark each throw. The person with the closest throw to the center bullseye wins.
Musical pools (Instead of chairs, fill up disposable aluminum pans with water. Always have one fewer “pool” than kids. Crank up some tunes, have an adult randomly shut off music. When the music stops, then each person must quickly sit in a “pool”. The person who is left without a pool to sit in, is eliminated, and a pool is removed as well.) Repeat until there is only one “pool” remaining.
Hula hoop contest: Each person is given a hula hoop, the person who can hula hoop the longest wins. Exotic sweet juicy treats for your skin The summertime weather can be very drying to your skin. It’s important to not only stay hydrated by drinking lots of water, but also to give some extra attention to your skin by hydrating that as well.
Mango Recipes
FEATURED RECIPE
Marinated Chicken with Skewered Pineapples & Peaches
3-4 chicken breast (cubed)
peaches (pit removed & cubed)
pineapple (cubed)
Marinade:
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
3/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
In a blender, mix all marinade ingredients and pulse. Marinade the chicken in refrigerator for 2 hours up to overnight. Skewer peaches, pineapple, and chicken alternatively. Cook kabobs on the grill until done.
Mango Sugar Scrub
1 mango – peeled, and pitted
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons whole milk
Blend mango, sugar, honey and milk in a blender until smooth. Use as a body scrub in the shower. Rinse off first with warm water, and again with cool water.
Mango Body Butter
2 oz. mango butter (can be purchased online)
1 oz. olive oil or almond oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6-8 drops of vanilla, or any essential fragrance oil of your choice
Melt the mango butter in a double boiler. When completely melted, add cornstarch, stir until creamy. Finally, add the vanilla, or essential oil. Pour into a jar, and let set in the fridge for at least two hours. Voila! Slather on your skin to make it soft, and silky smooth.
Avocado Milk Body Moisture
1 avocado
2 tablespoon milk
In a bowl, mash 1 avocado until smooth. Combine avocado with 2 tablespoon of milk. In the shower, apply to your body and leave for 3-5 minutes. Rinse.
Summertime skin remedies
Along with the sweet sounds, smells, and tastes of summertime, come a few minor annoyances, such as bug bites, sun burn, bee stings and poison ivy! Listed below are some natural remedies, which may help relieve some of those common skin irritations:
Aloe vera plant – Break open one of those fleshy leaves and apply the clear gel contained inside directly on to sunburned skin. A cool bath may provide additional relief for sunburn; just add a few drops of lavender essential oil and one cup of baking soda to the bath water. Soak in the tub for about 15 minutes.
Lavender and tea tree essential oils – Just a few drops of these essential oils applied directly on the site of insect bites or bee stings can reduce inflammation, relieve discomfort, and may even help promote quicker healing of wounds.
Oatmeal – Make an oatmeal paste (Cook oatmeal thicker than normal) to provide relief to skin rashes associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. The temperature of the paste during application should be fairly warm to hot. Caution: be VERY careful that the oatmeal is not too hot for your skin, or you will burn yourself!
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