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My Family Used To Call A Bell Pepper A Mango

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When I was little my family would always call bell peppers mangoes , how about you?! When I moved from the Midwest to California, I was shocked when I found out what a mango really was when I began working for a local grocery chain. Boy, we were SO FAR OFF THAT IT'S STILL EMBARRASSING!🫑🥭 However, it is still common enough that the Webster dictionary's definition for mango includes a sweet pepper.   Some grocery stores will call their bell peppers “ mango peppers ” so that everybody knows exactly what type of food they are looking at. I do wonder how that would work for anybody wanting to prepare a Mango and Bell Pepper Salsa. Although both the bell pepper and the mango are fruits, a pepper is a pepper and a mango is a mango. Imagine ordering a delicious tropical mango fruit drink and receiving a bell pepper drink.🤣 Tropical Mango Fruit Drinks Made In Hawaii Why is bell pepper call mango in the first place? Well, in the Midwest and some Appalachia states (especiall...

Is Candy Good For You In Any Way?

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You don’t need to give up candy entirely, just enjoy the sweetness in moderation! Whether you have one or a handful does not make a difference because you will always want more in your mind, so you might as well just have one or two, or none at all. It is all about your mindset. I have a sweet tooth and have found ways to emotionally or mindfully eat candies in a good way as an occasional treat. First, is how to keep your body and brain happy and healthy so you can satisfy your sweet tooth in a quilt-free way! Favorite Candy List 1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water daily. 2. Exercise regularly with at least 2 to 3 hours of physical activity per week to keep your body's insulin regulated. 3. Get plenty of sleep. as this is a priority, aim at seven hours per night and avoid screens at least an hour before bedtime. 4. Check for nutritional deficiencies by eating a balanced diet daily and take vitamin and mineral supplements, if needed.  Keep your hormones balanced b...