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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Many families head outdoors to bask in the sun for the 4th of July weekend. As you lather the sun screen on to keep out harmful rays, don’t forget to also protect your skin from within. Vitamin C is essential in the formulation of collagen that helps provide skin with strength, flexibility, resilience and that healthy summertime glow.
You can get all the vitamin C you need by incorporating fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. High levels of vitamin C can be found in tomatoes, oranges, green vegetables, and mango. Try noshing on these vitamin C rich recipes from Del Monte that are quick, easy and affordable.
Simple Southwest Fruit Salsa (Serve as a dip or an accompaniment to grilled chicken, fish, steaks, pork, or lamb)
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
1 can (15 or 151/4 ounces) Del Monte® Chunky Mixed Fruits or other Del Monte® Canned Fruits drained
1/2 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
11/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon (fresh or canned) seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper, or to
taste.
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.
Mango Refresher
(Half a medium mango provides 95 mg of vitamin C!)
Ingredients
1 jar (24 oz.) DEL MONTE® SunFresh® Mango , undrained
1/2 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
8 ice cubes
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Garnish with sprigs of fresh mint, if desired.
Citrus Arugula Salad
SERVES 6
6 oz. young arugula
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. honey
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 jar (24 oz.) DEL MONTE® SunFresh Citrus Salad, drained
1 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup thinly slice red onion
Spread arugula on serving platter.
Combine olive oil, lime juice, honey and cumin; mix well. Toss arugula lightly with some of the dressing.
Arrange citrus salad, avocado slices and onion over arugula.
Drizzle additional dressing over fruit and avocado.
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