Spring Into Health

It's spring in Nebraska! As the weather warms up people usually feel better and have more energy. It is a great time to get up, and go outside to enjoy what spring in Nebraska has to offer. Flowers and trees are in bloom, birds are singing, and kids are outside playing. Join in the fun. Here are a few ideas for you to enjoy during the coming spring and summer while keeping health in mind:

Try a new vegetable
Track the miles you have walked
Walk on a trail
Plant a garden
Spend less time in front of a TV and other electronic screens
Try yoga
Drink more water and less sweetened beverages
Try a new healthy recipe
Be physically active for 30 minutes most days of the week
Try a new fruit
Do yard work
Eat breakfast
Walk with family
Go for a bike ride
Stop and smell the flowers
Play a sport

Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa

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Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients:

1 mango, gently rubbed under cold running water
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (7 ounce) can whole kernel corn with peppers, drained
¼ cup onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, gently rubbed under cold running water, coarsely chopped
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:

Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash and peel the mango, then cut in half lengthwise. Throw away the seed. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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