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s your family tired of eating the same thing for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Not sure if trying a new recipe fits into your busy schedule? It’s easier than you think to break out of the usual routine, especially when you have these quick, kid-friendly recipes that bring a taste of the tropics to your meals. Mangos make the difference in these recipes — adding a splash of color and vibrant flavor to a savory breakfast burrito, hot panini or a tasty salmon and veggie dinner. And adding mango to the menu provides plenty of good nutrition. Mangos are an excellent source of vitamins C and A. Vitamin C promotes healthy immune function, while vitamin A is important for vision and bone growth. When choosing a mango, don’t rely on color alone. Instead, gently squeeze the mango. A ripe mango will be firm with just a little give, like a ripe peach or avocado. If your mango isn’t ripe, keep it out on the counter; it will continue to ripen at room temperature, becoming sweeter and softer over several days. Once ripe, move it to the refrigerator, where whole, ripe mangos will keep for up to five days.
50 things to do this summer
Need an idea to entertain your kids, out-of-town visitors or yourself during the summer months? Well, look no further. Through August, The Newnan-Times Herald will give you some great ideas for family fun!
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Georgia Aquarium The Georgia Aquarium is the world’s largest with more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more aquatic life than found in any other aquarium. With five unique galleries housing amazing beluga whales, penguins, whale sharks and much more, you can take a path through more than 60 exhibits. The Aquarium tells a global water story with features modeled after the greatest zoos and aquariums in the world. Each majestic exhibit is designed to inspire, entertain and educate. The Georgia Aquarium is located at 225 Baker St. NW in Atlanta. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Summer hours may vary. For ticket information, call 404-581-4000 or visit www.georgiaaquarium.org
Martin Luther King, Jr., Historic Site The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site includes a number of facilities which are operated in partnership with the National Park Service, Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center. Daily activities include Dr. King’s birth home tour, where he lived from birth to age 12, and Encounter History Presentations, a 30-minute tour with information about Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Sweet Auburn neighborhood, The King Center, Dr. King and Coretta Scott King’s tomb, and the historic Fire Station No. 6. It was in these surroundings of home, church and neighborhood that Dr. King experienced family and Christian love, segregation in the days of “Jim Crow” laws,
Chicken and Mango Panini
Walking Improves General Health and Well-being Walking is one of the simplest, best and cheapest forms of regular exercise The importance of regular exercise and a good diet is well-known and both are documented as aides to a long and healthy life. While most of us can manage the diet side of things perfectly well and fit our nutritional needs around our lifestyle, when it comes to doing the same with exercise many of us are sadly lacking. Contrary to popular belief, exercise does not have to be regimented or expensive, requiring us to sign up for numerous classes or hours at the gym; one of the simplest, best and cheapest forms of regular exercise is walking, something most of us do every day without even thinking about it. Walking can easily be fitted into a daily routine by most, whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a busy professional or a retiree. It can be done with oth-
a guide to activities and destinations
Georgia Aquarium
diligence and tolerance. The King Historic Site is located at 450 Auburn Avenue NE in Atlanta. The park opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. daily during the summer. Admission and parking are free. Call 404-331-5190 or visit www.nps.gov/malu
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golf course and swimming pool. This park is also conveniently located just 1.8 miles east of I-75 between Jackson and Barnesville. The park’s address is 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson, GA. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more information, call 478-993-3053 or visit georgiastateparks.org/highfalls
High Falls State Park
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In the early 1800s, this site was a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and hotel. High Falls later became a ghost town in the late 1800s when a major railroad bypassed it. Today, park visitors can enjoy the scenic waterfall on the Towaliga River and hike to the remaining grist mill foundation. The state park, which is 1,050 acres, has a 650-acre lake, 103 campsites (tent, trailer, RV), 6 yurts, 5 picnic shelters, playground, miniature
Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center The 6,400-acre Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, offers a variety of activities and programs. This beautiful area is centrally located in the state in a beautiful wooded setting near Mansfield, Ga., about 25 miles southeast of Covington. The list of things to
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ers, alone, or even with your dog, and doesn’t require a personal trainer. It improves lung and heart function and strengthens the muscles in the lower body, and because walking is a loadbearing activity it can help with poor bone density, making it particularly beneficial for older people. In short, we can all benefit from walking. There are many opportunities in the day to take a walk and it doesn’t have to be chore. Starting a walking program is as easy as walking to local shops and walking the children to school rather than driving or taking a bus. Begin by taking a walk on your lunch break and see the increase in your mental performance at work
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