Cinco de Mayo!
Spring is finally here, and what better way to
celebrate the return of long days and sunshine than
with a delicious, colorful, produce-packed fiesta-themed
meal. Traditional south of the border dishes are
a great way to get your Five a Day. Black beans,
onions, tomatoes, avocados, bell peppers, and mangos
bring a rainbow of nutrition to your diet, and there’s
no denying that their fresh flavor is a winning combination
for your palate as well as your health. So celebrate
the joys of summer, and the power of produce with
a fiesta meal.
A Celebration of Spring
Our fiesta meal plan puts a bright display of color
on your plate. And when it comes to produce, looks
are everything. A diverse arrangement of colors in
a meal means you’re getting an extra boost of
nutrients. The greater the variety of colors in your
produce diet, the greater number of vitamins, antioxidants,
and nutrients you’ll get.
Avocado (about | recipes)
Few items in the produce aisle have as many nutrients
as the creamy, versatile avocado. Avocados are sodium-
and cholesterol-free, and contain phytochemicals that
may help fight chronic illnesses, such as heart disease
and cancer. They are also high in vitamin E. Sliced
in a sandwich or over a salad, mashed in a zesty guacamole,
or folded into a tortilla with a little cheese and
onion, the avocado brings a special touch to any meal
it joins. Most people think of the avocado as a vegetable—but
it’s actually a member of the fruit family!
Red Bell Pepper (about | recipes)
This cheery-looking veggie is showing up more and
more in our diets as people discover the sweet appeal
of red bell pepper. It’s great raw or cooked,
and its versatile enough to appear in many different
cuisines. And choosing red peppers over green isn’t
just about color—it’s about vitamins! Red
bell peppers contain nine times more vitamin A than
green peppers. They also have twice as much vitamin
C as their green cousins. Plus, many people prefer
their mildly sweet flavor.
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