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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 04.08.11
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<br>'Tis the season for springtime fruits 'n veggies! Sure, you can get off-season produce year-round, but now is when these picks taste the best and are least expensive. So read up and veg out!
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<br>	  	Artichokes
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<br>Don't be scared of their seemingly impenetrable exterior -- artichokes rock! Not only are they super-low in calories (about 60 calories a pop), but they also contain fiber, potassium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin C. Plus, new studies suggest they could be a good source of certain antioxidants that help keep your liver healthy.
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<br>Sassy 'n Steamy Artichoke - Forget super-oily restaurant versions! This steamed 'choke with a duo of guilt-free dipping sauces is the way to go!
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<br>	  	Mangoes
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<br>When it comes to sweet, juicy, tropical fruit, mangoes are one of our top picks. In addition to being INSANELY delicious, they're loaded with vitamin C. Plus, mangoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and other antioxidants. And a cup has only about 100 calories! The only difficult part is removing the pit -- if you have trouble, maybe invest in a mango splitter.
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<br>Crazy Calypso Salad - Chopped mango brightens up this fresh 'n fabulous salad, which happens to contain another spring selection on this list... spinach!
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<br>Crazy-Delicious Caribbean Black Bean Broccoli Slaw - Adding mango to crunchy coleslaw? It's so crazy, it works!  
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<br>	  	Asparagus
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<br>Here's a real superstar of spring. Asparagus is great in that it tastes terrific, seems kinda fancy and special, AND is chock-full of nutrients. It's an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, and it also contains folate, B vitamins, fiber, and other helpful stuff. Add in anti-inflammatory benefits and heart-healthy properties, and what more could you want? Eat this veggie -- a serving of eight spears has only about 25 calories. Nice!
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<br>So-Fancy Fish Pack - Protein and veggies, all wrapped up and ready to chew! Put that asparagus to good use, people...
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<br>Vampire-Proof Chicken 'n Veggie Pasta - Another tasty asparagus dish. And the portion size is LARGE!
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<br>	  	Strawberries
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<br>It's the start of strawberry season! Did you know that the world's most popular berry is also high in vitamin C? A cup of the red berries meets the recommended daily value of vitamin C for less than 50 calories. Who doesn't want to eat a cup of strawberries? (Okay, other than people who are allergic!) Another fun fact: Some say you can use a mixture of pur