Mangos
are seasonal fruit which appears between first and second quarter of the year. But it can be seen every time in some region around the continent. It
tastes so good that you forget how healthy they are. Here are healthy reasons
why you should stock up on this king of fruits.
Nutritional contents
1 cup contains the following percentages applied to daily value
103 calories
75 percent vitamin C- antioxidant and immune booster
24 percent vitamin A- antioxidant and vision
12 percent vitamin B6 plus other B vitamins- hormone production
in brain and heart disease prevention
10 percent healthy probiotic fiber
8 percent copper- a co-factor for various vital enzymes plus
production of red blood cells
8 percent potassium- balances out your high sodium intake
5 percent magnesium
Mango
prevents cancer
Researches
have shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against
colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancers and leukemia. These compounds are
isoquercitrin, quercetin, fisetin, astragalin, methylgallat and gallic acid as
well as the abundant enzymes.
Mango decreases cholesterol
levels
Levels of vitamin C, pectin and fiber found in a high level in
mango help to decrease serum cholesterol levels, specifically LDL- the bad
stuff.
Mango
clears the skin
This tasty and super flashy yellow- colored fruit can be used
both externally and internally for your skin. A mango clears clogged pores and
eliminates pimples.
Mango
for Eye health
1
cup of sliced mangoes supplies 24 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin
A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents dry eyes and night blindness.
Mango
alkalizes the whole body
The
malic acid, a trace of citric acid and tartaric acid found in the mango help to
maintain the alkali reserve of your body.
Mango
helps in diabetes
Leaves
of mango help normalize insulin levels in your blood. The traditional
home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and
then drinking the filtered decoction after you wake up. Mango fruit also has a
relatively low glycemic index so moderate quantities will not spike your sugar
levels.
Mango improves sex
Mangos
are a great source of vitamin E. Even though the well known connection between
vitamin E and sex drive was originally created by a mistaken generalization on
rat studies, recent researches have shown balanced proper amounts as from whole
food does help in this area.
Mango
improves digestion
Papayas are not the only fruit that contain enzymes in order to
break down protein. There are many fruits, including mango, which has this
healthful quality. The fiber in mangos also helps elimination and digestion.
Remedy
for Heat Stroke
Juicing
the fruit from green mango and mixing with water and a sweetener helps to cool
down your body and prevent harm to it. From an ancient medicine viewpoint, the
reason people often get diuretic and exhausted while visiting equatorial
climates is because the strong energy of sun is burning up the body, especially
the muscles. The kidneys become overloaded with the toxins from this
process.
Mango
boosts immune system
The
generous amounts of vitamin A and vitamin C in mango, plus 26 different kinds
of carotenoids keep your immune system strong and healthy.
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