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Mango Quinoa Black Bean Salsa

 

Ok this is seriously the one of the tastiest combos I have ever come across. You can basically add whatever veggies or fruits you like as long as you keep the base of the beans and quinoa/rice for the protein componant. I think it reminds me of a fine wine in which there are so many different layers of flavour that in the end all come together so well. There is sweet, sour, sightly salty, nutty, and spicy all rolled into one bowl of delicious yumminess. Oh AND good for you. This is great for detox because it is a high energy meal containing a wonderful combo of so many nutrients, a complete clean source of protein, plus the added fibre of the beans is so filling and helps facilitate the "exit" process for the detox. :) A win/win. Enjoy! xo

This is what I added to make as picture above. It makes about 3 cups. I would eat this as a complete meal (aprox 1.5 cups...I like eating ok?..lol!) but it would defintely work as a side dish as well.

1 ripe mango cut into chunks
1/2 sweet onion chopped
1/2 cup cooked corn
1/2 tomato chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped finely
1 stalk of celery finely chopped
fresh juice of 1/2 lime
fresh juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp of red pepper flakes
dash of cayenne pepper
1 cup of cooked quinoa or brown/wild rice if you prefer..I just LOVE quinoa
1 can of black beans - rinsed very well



Wash well and prepare all fruit and veggies as above then add to bowl and toss. Squeeze in lemon/lime juice. Add spices mix then gently fold in quinoa and black beans. Refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavours get all sexy like and mingle..... ;)

Why Detox??

" The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease" Thomas Edison

Why detox?? Well if we all lived in a perfect land where the food is clean and fresh, the water pure, in a relaxed environment and lifestyle filled with many happy and loving emotional relationships we probably would never need a detox. Our bodies own detoxification processes would be able to handle everything on its own. But most of us live in a different time and place. Unfortunately because of our modern day lifestyles, our body sysytems are becoming overwhelmed. Thankfully our bodies send us signals when it is in trouble. We just have to listen and take action. Chronic health complaints; digestive disturbances, fatigue, allergies, chronic pain, hormaonal imbalances, and skin disorders are all signals that your body needs additional help.

Waking up tired, chronic headaches, bloating etc...are NOT normal or a sign of getting old.

 A comprehensive detox program which addresses diet, an individuals environment, level of stress, daily habits, exercise and emotional health will definitely see chronic conditions improve or even eliminated. Energy levels soar, weight loss becomes easier and cravings subside as hormones stabalize, real clean food becomes your food of choice,  mental clarity and capacity increases , regular sleep cycles return and an improved mental outlook all become the daily norm. Nice!!!!

Ok...enough of my "Sales" pitch......LET'S DO THIS!!!!