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Cod

If you're not a huge fan of shellfish, then you should try out cod for its selenium content. Selenium is a little known mineral but one that is hugely important for your overall health. It helps increase your body's response time to infection, which in turn boosts your immune system. You can also find selenium in meat, eggs, dairy products and whole-wheat carbohydrates. 

 


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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

  1. Lightly sautée the peanuts until golden.
  2. Take the carrots and cut into thin slices.
  3. Peel the mango and slice into thin strips.
  4. Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a bowl, and add olive oil, soy sauce, minced onion, salt and pepper.
  5. In a bowl, toss together the mango, carrot, rocket, and lime-soy dressing.
  6. Enjoy!