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Health Benefits of Summer Fruit: Mango

By on June 9, 2017

Health Benefits of Mango Fruit

Mangoes are the best fruit of summers. It has been titled with the king of fruits. This fruit with yellow to red to orange color peel and inner golden yellow flesh is sweet as well as creamy in taste. Mangoes not only tastes good but also possess several health benefits. It retinol and so it is good for eyes as well as for skin. Let us have a quick look at the nutritional benefits of mangoes.

Health Benefits of Mango

Health Benefits of Mango

What are the Nutrients Present in Mango

Besides carbohydrates mango contains fiber, folate, retinol, vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, antioxidants, and protein.

Health Benefits of Mango

Health Benefits of Summer Fruit: Mango

Health Benefits of Summer Fruit: Mango

  1. Mangoes are Good for Eyes-

    Mango contains antioxidant Zeaxanthin which has the property to filter the harmful blue light rays and thus it protects the health of eyes and also prevents from macular degeneration. Just one cup of mango slices provides you with 25 percent of the daily requirement of vitamin A.

    Foods to keep eyes healthy

    Foods to keep eyes healthy

  2. Keeps Cancer at Bay-

    Antioxidants present in mangoes such as isoquercitrin, quercitin, astragalin, fisetin, methyl gallate and gallic acid protects against leukemia, breast cancer, cancer of prostate and cancer of the colon.

  3. Prevents Asthma-

    Mango contains beta-carotene. Research shows that consumption of beta-carotene reduces the risk of asthma attack.

  4. Makes Bones Strong-

    The Adequate amount of Vitamin k is also important for bone health along with calcium and vitamin D. mango contains all the 3 nutrients and thus makes your bone strong and reduces the risk of bone fractures.

    Makes Bones Strong

    Makes Bones Strong

  5. Prevents Heart Diseases-

    Presence of fiber and potassium mangoes make it a good food for people with heart diseases. It reduces blood pressure. Also, it controls the level of cholesterol in the blood. Both the factors reduces the risk of heart diseases.

  6. Mango Improves Digestion-

    Mango is rich in fiber thus it add bilks to stool and prevents constipation. This regulates the bowel movements. Also, mango contains enzymes that break protein and aids digestion.

  7. Improves Blood Sugar Level-

    mango normalizes the level of blood sugar and also manage the level of insulin. Thus it prevents diabetes. The best part is mango is low in glycemic index and thus it does not spike the level of blood sugar.

    Improves Blood Sugar Level

    Improves Blood Sugar Level

  8. Eat Mangoes to Promote Sexual Health-

    mango is rich in vitamin E and vitamin E is good for sexual health.

  9. Boosts Immunity-

    Vitamin A and Vitamin C present in mango are powerful antioxidants and makes your immune system strong.

  10. Prevents Heat Stroke-

    Yes, mango can prevent sun stroke, But green raw mangoes. Boil them in water and ten remove the flesh and mix the pulp with water and make this drink. Also, add sweetener. Drink this before going out in the sun.

    Prevents Heat Stroke

    Prevents Heat Stroke

  11. Mango Alkalizes the Body-

    mango contains malic acid, tartaric acid, and traces of citric acid. Thus, it maintains the alkalinity of the body.

  12. Mango is Good for Skin and Hair-

    As mango is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E thus it keeps skin moisturized and makes skin and hair healthy.

    Mango is Good for Skin and Hair

    Mango is Good for Skin and Hair

How to Eat Mangoes

Some people complain of pimples and acne after eating mangoes. To prevent this, soak mangoes an hour before eating. Before eating cut the top and remove oily liquid by pressing mango. Cut the mango with another knife or after washing the knife. Eat it. This way the oil in mango that causes skin irritation is removed and you can now enjoy eating a mango without fear of a pimple and acne.

Hope you like our article. Eat mangoes and enjoy its benefits.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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