Mango is a member of the drupe family. There are many different kinds of mango that range in colour (green to red, yellow or orange), shape, flavor and seed size. They have a sweet and creamy taste and contain over 20 vitamins and minerals.
Some of the possible health benefits of consuming mango includes:
1. Aid digestion- mango help to prevent constipation and promote a healthy digestive system because of their fiber (1.6g) and water content.
2. Fight cancer- mango contain antioxidants like Gallic acid, quercetin etc. which protect the body against leukemia, breast, prostate and colon cancer.
3. Eye care- it helps in promoting good eye sight and prevent night blindness because it is rich in vitamin A (54microgms).
4. High iron (0.16mg) for women- natural solution for people suffering from anaemia. Increase iron level and calcium at the same time in menopausal and pregnant women.
5. Aids concentration and memory- mango is rich in glutamine acid which is an important protein for concentration and memory.
6. Improve sex- mango is also known as love fruit. It increase the virility in men. It contain vitamin E (0.9mg) which helps to regulate sex hormones and boost sex drive.
7. Strengthen immune system- combination of vitamin A and E and other kinds of carotenoids keep the immune system healthy.
8. Regulate diabetes- mango has a low glycaemic index (41-60). Drinking boiled mango leaves helps in regulating your insulin level.
9. Prevent heart diseases- mango has high level of vitamin C (36.4mg), pectin and fibres that help to lower serum cholesterol levels. Also rich source of potassium (14mg) which is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps to control heart rate and blood pressure.
10. Skin cleanser- it helps unclog pores that cause acne and add freshness to the face. Just slice mango into thin pieces and keep on your face for only 15mins, then wash your face and see the result.
11. Reduces kidney stone- mango is capable of reducing the kidney stone formation.
12. Maintain healthy hair and skin- vitamin C present in mango is needed to build and maintain collagen which provides structure to skin and hair.
13. Weight loss- fibrous fruits like mango boost the digestive function of the body by burning additional calories, helping in weight loss.
14. Alkanizes the body- mango is also rich in malic acid, tartaric acid and traces of citric acid that primarily help in maintaining the alkaline reserve of the body.
Eat as many mangoes as you can now and at the same time balance your diet. Its mango season. Grab the opportunity while it last.
A good piece of advice for a number of us who seldom patronise fruit vendors. Just let that precious taste buds of yours get a refreshing, juicy taste of that mango in your mouth, which would do you a whole lot of good.
ReplyDeleteSo the next time you go on a shopping spree, let those attractive mangoes be on your wish list.
In as much as am not a fan of mango, but with these huge benefits....am already taking one.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up dear
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