Mango Love in India
If you’ve made it to the National Mango Board blog, you probably love mangos. We’re totally biased, but when people come to us to talk about mangos, it’s usually about […]
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Not Just for Pennies! Copper & Mangos
Copper isn’t just for pennies! Did you know that copper is also an essential mineral found in all your body tissues? Yep, it’s important to ensure you’re getting enough copper […]
Mango Smoothie Bowl Competition | Mango Board Vlog
It’s a new year, so it’s the perfect time to debut a fun, new project! Introducing the National Mango Board vlog! Each month, we’ll bring to life a blog post […]
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Healthy & Happy with Mango Smoothies
No one is ever sad when they have a mango smoothie in their hand! Whipping up tasty mango smoothies every morning may seem daunting, but it’s actually quite easy if […]
Dryuary – Take on Dry January with Mangos
A Dry January doesn’t have to be boring! We all know the holidays can take a toll on your body. All those sweets, rich dishes and alcohol can make you […]
Cheers for Winter Cocktails!
Who says you can’t have frosty winter cocktails this time of year? Warm up with some sweet and spicy tropical mango cocktails that will make you forget that its wintertime. […]
Vitamin B6 and Mangos
Did you know there are eight different types of vitamin B? That’s right! Eight different kinds that you can get from the different foods you’re eating. Mangos offer 8% of […]
Get a Head Start on New Year’s Resolutions
As the holidays start coming to a close, we’re all beginning to think about our New Year’s Resolutions. If you’ve eaten anything like we have this week, then you’re probably […]
Warm Up with Mangos this Winter Solstice
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the mangos are so delightful! Even though it’s been chilly for a while now, today’s winter solstice marks the official start to winter. […]
What is the National Mango Board?
If you’ve made it this far, you may be thinking to yourself, “What is the National Mango Board, anyway?” The National Mango Board (NMB) is an instrumentality of the United […]
Holiday Buying Guide
Mango-ify your holidays with some unique and fruity mango gifts that your friends and family are sure to love! We’re all for buying the mango lover in your life the […]
Mango Availability in December
Let’s get out of those winter doldrums and start adding more mangos to our cold weather menus! Despite the perception that mangos are a summer fruit, your grocery store should […]
Hanukkah-Inspired Mango Recipes
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah! Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight nights and commemorates a well-known Jewish legend. The story goes that in the second […]
All I want for Christmas is mangos!
If all you want for Christmas is mangos, this holiday season is the best time to add mangos to your favorite dishes. Here are just a few of our mango-licious […]
Mango Crab Avocado Salad – Mango Meal Planning
It’s the grand finale of our mango meal planning week! And we’re ending with a simple and refreshing mango crab avocado salad with a homemade lemon herb vinaigrette. This recipe […]
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Chili Lime Mango Chicken & Rice – Mango Meal Planning
Up for a challenge tonight? Ok, we’re being dramatic. This chili lime mango chicken and rice recipe is the most time consuming of the week, but it’s really just from […]
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Tropical Mango Bowls – Mango Meal Planning
It is Wednesday, my dudes! You’ve made it halfway through the week, so you deserve a simple (and delicious!) meal to whip together tonight. We dare you not to have […]
Mango Jerk Salmon Burgers – Mango Meal Planning
It’s day two of our mango meal prep takeover! Today, we’re taking on the flavorful mango jerk salmon burgers. This recipe does take a bit of prep work, but it’s […]
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Mango Shrimp Ceviche – Mango Meal Planning
Happy Monday, Mango Meal Planners! We’re starting the week off easy for you with a fresh and simple mango shrimp ceviche! The best part of this recipe is if you […]
Mango Meal Planning – Shopping List
After all that cooking from Thanksgiving, we know meal planning might be the furthest thing from your mind! But hear us out – meal planning will remove the “What’s for […]
Spotlight on Agriculture Promotion Groups
Did you know the National Mango Board is an agriculture promotion group? Well, I should probably start from the beginning. An agriculture promotion group is a research and promotion board […]
Cozy Soup Recipes
Let’s all cuddle together on the couch with a steamy hot bowl of mango soup keeping you warm. Mango soup, you say? Yep! We’re in the heart of soup season, […]
Make Your Thanksgiving Mango-licious!
Thanksgiving is a holiday of traditions. We all have our favorite dishes that are only whipped up during the winter holidays and spend all year looking forward to them. But, […]
When are mangos in season?
Detective Mango is here to solve another fruity mystery – when are mangos in season? We get this question a lot. There are some assumptions that mangos are only available […]
Day of the Dead
Photo from Latin Bay Area With October coming to a close, people of Mexican heritage are decorating their elaborate altars, packing a picnic and heading to their deceased loved […]
Spooky Mangos for Halloween
It’s that time of year again. From ghoulies and ghosties to mangos that go bump in the night. Wait, what? That’s right, mangos and Halloween go hand in hand. From […]
2018 Mango Retailer of the Year
Fiber from Mangos
Get a punch of fiber in your diet with a mango a day! Just one 3/4 serving of these superfruits contains 7 percent of your daily fiber requirements, and it’s […]
Can cats or dogs eat mangos?
“Oh no, Fluffy gobbled some mango! Can cats or dogs eat mangos?” We’ve all been there. You dropped some food on the ground, and next thing you know your pet […]
Mangos or Mangoes? Debate – Plural of Mangoes
Today, we’re tackling the age-old Mangos or Mangoes debate. The English language can be complicated, and the plural of mango certainly falls into that, “how do I spell that again?” […]
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National Farmer’s Day
As a fruit that completely relies on farmers from around the world, let’s take a moment to thank them on National Farmer’s Day. What started as an American holiday in […]
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
October marks the start of Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Celiac disease is a common digestive disorder that affects the small intestine and triggered by food containing gluten. With as many […]
National Seafood Month
Calling all wannabe seafarers – it’s National Seafood Month! We’re lucky here in the United States to be surrounded by so much water. From the double surrounding oceans, Great Lakes […]
Mangos from Brazil
Olá! We are currently in the height of Brazilian mango season here in the United States, and we’ll see lots of mangos coming from this huge South American country for […]
Hug a Vegetarian Day
We’ll take any excuse for a good bear hug, but today is a very special day for our plant-loving friends – it’s Hug a Vegetarian Day! In recognition of all […]
Fall into Autumn
Ahhh, fall is in the air! It’s time to get out the cozy sweater, fuzzy boots and warm apple cider, because it really is that time of year! We know […]
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Arggggh, ye mateys! Gather round real close, ya land lubbers, because I got a story for ye! Ok, ok, that’s enough pirate speak for one blog post. But, we couldn’t […]
Mexican Independence Day
Today marks Día de la Independencia, or Mexican Independence Day! Similar to the Fourth of July in the United States, most businesses and offices shut down for the day to […]
Folate for Momma and Baby
September is for the babies! According to the CDC over 325,000 babies were born in the US in September, 2019. That’s a lot of babies. If you’re a momma-to-be, I’m […]
Let Them Eat Mango Cake
They say, “Let them eat cake!” We say, “Yes, please! But make it with mango!” Today, we’re rounding up our top four favorite mango cake recipes that’ll have your guests […]
Kick Back this Labor Day with Mangos
Fall is just around the corner, but there’s still time for a last summertime hoorah! With most friends and fam having Labor Day off, gather together, take a dip in […]
Add Mango to Your Tailgate
Are you ready for some football? It’s that time of year again! For the professionals, preseason is over, and now the games really matter. Or you could be enjoying the […]
National Trail Mix Day!
Happy National Trail Mix Day! Whether you’re going for a hike or need a quick on-the-go snack, trail mix is a traditional go-to when trying to fill grumbly tummies in […]
Back to School: Easy Dessert Recipes
Most kids have a sweet tooth. Once dinner is over, they’re looking for the ice cream, candy or other desserts to satisfy that craving. We’ve got some simple dessert recipes […]
National Mango Board Receives Produce Business’ Marketing Excellence Award
Spotlight on Keitt Mangos
We’re in the height of Keitt mango season! These large, green-skinned mangos are only available for a short window during the year and can be challenging to find. But if […]
Back to School: Easy Dinner Recipes
Dinner is probably the toughest meal of the day. Between juggling your 9 to 5 job, taking the kids to their after-school activities and then also getting a healthy meal […]
Back to School: Easy Lunch Recipes for Parents
Going back to school is an adjustment for the entire family. Sure, you’ve got to buy the new school supplies, pack their lunch and send them off to school each […]
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Back to School: Easy Snack Recipes
After school snacks can be tricky. You want something fast, but you don’t want to give your kid something super high in sugar. You want something tasty, but you don’t […]
Vitamin A for Eye Health
Is it time for a new pair of specs? We’re all in favor of picking up a fashionable new pair of glasses, especially to start off the new school year […]