In some parts of the world, mango (Mangifera indica) is called the king of fruit.
It’s a drupe, or stone fruit, which means that it has a large seed inthe middle.
Mango is native to India and Southeast Asia and has been cultivated for over 4,000 years. There are hundreds of types of mango, each with a unique taste, shape, size and color
Nutrients value of mango
Mango is low in calories but full of nutrients.
One cup (165 grams) of sliced mango provides
Calories: 99
Protein: 1.4 grams
Carbs: 24.7 grams
Fat: 0.6 grams
Dietary fiber: 2.6 grams
Vitamin C: 67%
Copper: 20%
Folate: 18%
Vitamin B6: 11.6%
Vitamin A: 10%
Vitamin E: 9.7%
Vitamin B5: 6.5%
Vitamin K: 6%
Niacin: 7%
Potassium: 6%
Riboflavin: 5%
Manganese: 4.5%
Thiamine: 4%
Magnesium: 4%
HEALTH BENEFITS OF MANGO
It helps in fighting cancer
Mangoes contain antioxidants such as quercetin, fisetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, gallic acid and methyl gallate. All these properties protect our body against breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer and leukaemia.
Helps in maintaining cholesterol level
Mangoes contain high level of vitamin C, fibre and pectin making it a perfect fruit that helps in controlling high cholesterol level.
It helps in cleansing skin
Another benefit of eating mangoes is that it cleanses your skin from deep inside your body. It treats pores and gives a glow to your skin. Hence, eat mangoes to get a flawless skin.
Helps in regulating diabetes
Eating mango leaves are great to regulate diabetes. So, people suffering from diabetes should boil 5-6 mango leaves in a vessel. Soak it overnight and drink the filtered decoction early in the morning. Also, mango has a low glycemic index, eating mango in moderation will not increase your blood sugar level.
Helps in alkalising your body
As mangoes are enriched with tartaric and malic acid and contain traces of citric acid, it helps in maintaining the alkali reserve of our body.
A way to lose weight
As mango contains a lot of vitamins and essential nutrients, eating one mango makes you feel fuller. Also, as it is loaded with fibrous content, it boosts the digestive function and burns unwanted calories from the body. This, in turn, helps in losing extra weight.
IMPROVE EYE SIGHT
Mangoes are also loaded with vitamin A, making it a perfect fruit to improve eye sight. It also prevents night blindness and dry eye.
good digestion
The enzymes in mangoes help in breaking down protein content in the body. Enriched with fibre, mangoes good digestion and prevents many stomach related diseases.
Prevents heat stroke
This summer fruit also helps in preventing heat stroke. Eating it cools you down instantly and hence refreshes you. Add this ‘super fruit’ in summer and stay cool during the got weather.
Help in strengthening immune system
Mangoes also contain vitamin C, A and other different kinds of carotenoids. All these essential nutrients are beneficial for your immune system keeping it strong and healthy.
Use it as a body scrub
Apart from eating, applying mango scrub on your body gives you a smoother and tender skin. You can make a paste by mashing mangoes and adding honey and milk to it. Gently massage and leave on for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off to get a great skin.
Improves concentration and memory
If you find it difficult to concentrate and have low memory, then gorge on mangoes. They not only help in improving your concentration but also boost your memory.
Contains high iron content
The high iron content in mango is a natural remedy for anaemic people. Also, women should eat mangoes to increase iron level and calcium content in their bodies.
