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Fresh Salsa

Fresh salsa is a mixed condiment typically made from chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro, and lime juice. It is low in calories and commonly used to add flavor, acidity, and some vegetable content to meals.

Beneficial properties

low in calories contains antioxidants source of vitamin C flavorful without much fat contains vegetable phytonutrients

Nutritional highlights

Fresh salsa commonly provides vitamin C, small amounts of vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidant compounds such as lycopene from tomatoes.

Caution. Spicy or acidic salsa may aggravate reflux, heartburn, gastritis, or sensitive digestion in some people.

Conditions it helps with

Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis
Includes: Gastritis
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