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I LOVE mangos. Mangos are one of my favorite fruits. Mexican Mangos are being sold across North America right now … so do take advantage of the season.

Here are two VERY SIMPLE ways I prepare mangos.

Mangos in Lime Juice.

How easy can you get. Peel and slice or dice your mangos. Add the juice of one or two limes and let sit for an hour or so. IF you want, add a tsp of sugar, honey or some artificial sweetner.

A variation to the above is to add is a 1/2 cup of plain yoghurt.

Mangos with Rose Syrup

This takes a tiny bit longer than the mangos and lime because you need to prepare a syrup.

1/2 cup Rose Water (available from middle eastern or East Indian food stores)
1/2 cup sugar (honey) or Splenda
bring just to a boil … then cool.

Pour over fresh mango slices.
Add a few mint leaves or rose petals for color and presentation.

Melanie

PS. I serve this as a “light” desert when I have guests. They invariably RAVE about both versions!

I am a big fan of Bob Greene … for those of you who don’t know who Bob Greene is … his BIG claim to fame is as Oprah’s trainer. He has written several books … and has an online support program. [see more info on Bob Green’s Best Life Diet Program ]

This morning I was poking around the internet and found this great interview Green did with a CNN reporter. It was from a few years back, but is interesting because it gives some great information about how he got started with Oprah and some of his background as a trainer and fitness/diet consultant.

CNN’s Interview: Summer Shape-Up: Interview With Personal Trainer Bob Greene

Have a great day!
Melanie

PS … check out Bob Green’s Online Weight Loss Program