We have a lengthy love affair with pineapple. Long before we were registered dietitians and knew just how good for you pineapple is, we told our mom that at our 9th birthday party we didn’t care what we did as long as we made pineapple ice cream sundaes. We even made a fun little song and dance with our best friend that we planned to sing at our birthday party that went along with our passion for pineapple that we still remember to this day… “Pineapple sundaes, yum, yum, yum… there’s nothing more we want in our tum, tum, tum…!” (yep, our 9-year old song-writing skills at their finest! 😉 ). In honor of our love of pineapple we had to share this Pineapple-Mango Salsa with you!
Below, check out a few reasons why some of pineapple’s nutrients can help in preventing bloat–and in getting a flat-belly!
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So what makes pineapple so great aside from its sweet, delicious flavor?
Pineapple is an excellent source of bromelain, an enzyme that aids in digestion and can help prevent indigestion and bloating. Plus, pineapples provide antioxidants and vitamin C, which both help repair muscles and tissues and aid in recovery. They help your cells to heal themselves and fend off damage from toxins or irritants. By protecting your cells, they keep your body in better working order and help to fight some of the damage done from overindulging in unhealthy foods and drinks so that your insides can settle, avoiding inflammation and added puffiness.
This recipe is an antioxidant packed superstar—thanks to every single ingredient! Every fruit and vegetable (from the pineapple and mangos to the jicama, bell peppers, tomato, lime and pomegranate juice) and herb and spice (cilantro) is packed with phytonutrients that are scavengers for free radicals. This means they mop up the damage caused by pollution, stress, damaging foods, environmental toxins, etc., and help to fight disease and prevent aging. So you can feel really good about enjoying this salsa!
Pineapple Mango Salsa
If you like refreshing, sweet treats with a tangy kick, make this your go-to! This lil’ number makes the perfect topping for fish, chicken, poultry or seafood, the ideal dip for veggies or whole wheat pita chips, and it’s so good that you can even eat it on its own!
Makes 6 servings (6 cups)
Serving Size: 1 cup
Ingredients
2 cups Mango, diced from fresh or frozen
2 cups Pineapple, diced from fresh or frozen
1/4 cup Jicama, chopped
1/2 cup orange pepper, diced
1/2 cup red pepper diced
1 tomato, diced
1 lime
2 tbsp 100% pomegranate juice, no sugar added
1/8 cup cilantro, unpacked
Directions
- Dice the mango, pineapple, peppers, and tomato and toss in a large bowl together. If using frozen mango or pineapple, defrost and then toss in large bowl. If you don’t have time to defrost first, separate the chunks and they will defrost fairly quickly as they are tossed in the bowl.
- Chop cilantro.
- Add cilantro and Jicama to bowl.
- Cut lime in half and squeeze both halves over bowl.
- Add pomegranate juice and toss everything for a final time.
Nutrition Facts for 1 serving (1 cup) Calories: 76, carbs: 19g, fat: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, protein: 1g, sodium: 4mg, fiber: 2.5g
- gredients
- 2 cups Mango, diced from fresh or frozen
- 2 cups Pineapple, diced from fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup Jicama, chopped
- ½ cup orange pepper, diced
- ½ cup red pepper diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp 100% pomegranate juice, no sugar added
- ⅛ cup cilantro, unpacked
- Dice the mango, pineapple, peppers, and tomato and toss in a large bowl together. If using frozen mango or pineapple, defrost and then toss in large bowl. If you don’t have time to defrost first, separate the chunks and they will defrost fairly quickly as they are tossed in the bowl.
- Chop cilantro.
- Add cilantro and Jicama to bowl.
- Cut lime in half and squeeze both halves over bowl.
- Add pomegranate juice and toss everything for a final time.