Got A Salty Or Sweet Tooth? Here's What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You
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Salty
A 2008 study found that people with salty food cravings are more likely to have calcium and magnesium deficiency. You might also notice that you crave salty foods more when you're dehydrated or under a lot of stress. Instead of reaching for potato chips, registered dietitian Jessica Crandall suggests eating pumpkin seeds instead. They're great for snacking and can help supply the minerals your body might be missing.
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VIDEO: Fresh Mango Salad
Dive into summer with this fresh, light and healthy mango salad!
INGREDIENTS
- Peanuts
- Carrot
- Mango
- Rocket
- 2 limes
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Red onion, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
METHOD
- Lightly sautée the peanuts until golden.
- Take the carrots and cut into thin slices.
- Peel the mango and slice into thin strips.
- Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a bowl, and add olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, toss together the mango, carrot, rocket, and lime-soy dressing.
- Enjoy!