Ingredients:

  4 firm ripe medium to large peaches, peeled,
seeds removed, coarsely chopped or thinly sliced and  each slice cut in half, and immediately sprinkled with lemon or lime juice to prevent discoloration (See note)
    2 whole cloves (optional)
     1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet red pepper, or 1/4  cup each coarsely chopped sweet red and yellow peppers
     1/2 cup sugar
     1/4 cup finely snipped fresh cilantro leaves or 1  teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
     2 Tablespoons cider vinegar, or 1 Tablespoon each  cider and balsamic vinegar's
     1 teaspoon minced fresh green chiles, or several  drops hot pepper sauce to taste
     1/4 to 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion (include  some green tops)

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, except  onions, mixing well. Cover and chill thoroughly in the   refrigerator to allow flavors to blend and develop. Add green onion and remove cloves just before serving.   Store left-over salsa in an airtight  container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

NOTE: If fresh peaches are unavailable, may use 2  drained (16-ounce) cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup;   decrease sugar to 1/4 cup

Makes About 4 cups    VARIATION: Use 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar  in place of  granulated sugar, if desired.  By Elinor

To help close the gap and promote heart-friendly lifestyle choices, Hendel, a registered physician assistant and health/wellness expert, offers the following tips:

• Cook with Garlic and Onions. Garlic offers you the benefits of allicin, a phytonutrient that supports healthy blood pressure. Onions provide the benefit of quercetin, a phytonutrient that also supports healthy blood pressure.
• Heart-Healthy Snacking. A cup of tea with apple slices, a small piece of dark chocolate or a handful of nuts are all good, heart-healthy snack options.
• Exercise. It's important to incorporate a minimum of 30 minutes of aerobic exercise into your daily routine.
• Small Changes. Improving your heart health can be as easy as making small changes to your diet. Toss a handful of blueberries onto your cereal, add some chopped apples to your salad or snack on some grapes.
• Meeting the Daily Goal. For those having trouble getting enough fruits and vegetables, natural, plant-based supplements can help close the "cardio phytonutrient gap."

• 1 plant Pepper 'Salsa Delight' - mild and sweet.
• 2 plants Tomato 'Fresh Salsa' - plum-shaped and all meat.
• 2 plants Pepper 'Godfather' - very sweet Italian red pepper.
• 1 plant Jalapeno 'Biker Billy' - the biggest and hottest!
• 1 seed packet of Cilantro - the secret herb for perfect salsa.
  "Collection, Fresh Salsa 6 Plants, 1 Pkt."

  
  
  
  

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