Which sentence should be added to the introductory paragraph at the point indicated to best provide background information about the topic?
What superfood is sweeter than candy and can help extend your life?
The mango!
Aside from all of these health benefits, mangoes
also make great snacks. Mangoes are tasty either fresh or dehydrated,
and they can stay ripe on the kitchen counter three times longer than
other citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons. The mango is the
perfect fruit - instead of an apple, people should begin eating a
mango a day to keep the doctor away.
O A. Mangoes contain a thick, porous outer peel that is hard to remove
without a sharp knife and a steady pair of hands.
O B. Mangoes contain nutrients that can alkalize the body, aid in weight
loss, help digestion, cleanse skin, and even fight cancer.
c. In a recent poll by Superior Nutrition magazine, 47 percent of
respondents said they had eaten a mango in the past month.
D. Mangoes, with their bright orange flesh, are said to have a taste
like the combination of an orange and a papaya.