Since my last post I’ve been steadily enjoying mangos and since it’s one of life’s pleasures that have numerous health benefits, I’m feeling great! The bright yellow/orange flesh of the mango signifies that nutritionally it is high in vitamins A and C – the great antioxidants that help the immune system and protect our cells from damage. Mangos are also a rich source of iron and are a positive source of this nutrient for those suffering with anemia.

Mangoes also score well in quantities of B1, B2, B3 and B6 and have good amounts of magnesium and calcium in them. The significant levels of potassium in mangoes make it an excellent choice to boost the body after a sports work out. With no saturated fat and lots of fibre, a mango really has to be at the top of the list in choices for a healthy diet.



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Today I happily welcomed back a long lost friend into my life. It seems like ages since we were last together and I have been, almost desperately, craving the reappearance of my dearest one. Well, yesterday afternoon, my much-missed comrade returned, as fat and pear-shaped as always but beautiful nonetheless. Of course my favourite pal was instantly invited to dinner and took pride of place at the table as we celebrated the joyous return - Avocados are back in season!!

Avocados are just so delicious and nourishing that it is hard for me to live without them. In fact they are one of nature’s most perfect foods and the Guinness Book of Records names them as the most nutritious fruit in the world!! (Yes they are a fruit and botanically classified as a berry) Avo’s, as they are affectionately known, are an amazing health food, containing 60% more potassium than bananas and more than 20 nutrients, including vitamins E, B6, K and C.

As part of a healthy diet, avocados can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. The high fibre content is good for the bowels and optimal digestive function. Avocado has also been revered as a sexual stimulant and the name stems from the Aztec word ‘ahuacatl’, which means testicle – a reference to its shape as it hangs from the tree! With all that nutritional goodness packed inside it stands to reason that it would enhance every bodily function!! Continue reading "A Cause for Celebration!"