NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF MANGOES

         NUTRITIONAL FACTS AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF
                                                    MANGOES

      

       Mango fruit (magnifiera indica) is one of the most popular, nutritionally rich tropical fruits with unique flavor, fragrance, it is one of the most popular, nutritionally rich tropical fruits with unique flavor, fragrance, and it is a tropical seasonal fruit,which saw its origin in the sub-Himalayan plains of India. There are different types and varieties of mango available in the market today.

There are extremely juicy variant of mangoes available. Some mangoes have a small seed while some retain big one. It is better to go for those which are more fleshy, sweet, and juicy to avail of maximum flavor. Alfonso is one of the breeds of all countries.    

        Mango is considered to be the king of fruits. Its unique flavor attracts people to its self it serves as a perfect beverage if blended with milk and sugar.                                                              Mango is considered to be one of the most notorious food items. Numerous health benefits are offered by mangoes. Mangoes are rich in pre-biotic dietary fiber. They are also helpful in maintaining a healthy body. Poly-phenoic flavonoid antioxidant compounds are present in mangoes which help in expelling harmful toxins from the body. Such compounds are scientifically proven to help in fighting various diseases present in the body. The antioxidant compounds present in mango offer excellent protection against breast and colon cancers.                           Mangoes have high vitamin quotient, and are excellent source of vitamin A. Deficiency of lack of vitamin A might cause night blindness. It is very important to increase the intake of mangoes in one’s diet to get rid of eye related problems. Mangoes are also rich in potassium which helps in controlling the heart rate and blood pressure. Another fact that could be placed in the list of mango nutrition facts is that, a mango possesses an beta-cryptoxanthin, all of which retain antioxidant properties and are also are considered essential for vision. Such compounds are also necessary for the maintenance of healthy mucus membrane and skin. Vitamin C and E are also available which are necessary for creating resistance against infectious agents and harmful radicals. Mangoes are also available which are necessary for creating resistance against infectious agents and harmful radicals. Mangoes are also ingested in their raw raw form in many countries. The raw form of a mango offers a unique  sour taste, which is turned delicious by the addition of condiments and spices in various places ingesting beverages made of raw mangoes, help a person to avoid getting hit with sun strickes.                                                                                                        SOME HEALTH BENEFITS OF MANGO

 Mangoes taste so good that people forget they are also healthy. Benefits of mangoes;                                                                                 1. Cancer prevention: Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercertin, isoquercitin,  astragalin,fisetin, garlic acid and methyl galallat, as well as the abundant enzymes. 2. Reduction of cholesterol: The high level of fiber, pectin, and vitamin c, help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically low-Density lipoperotein (dangerous compound) skin.                                                                                                           Mangoes can be used both internally and externally for the skin. Mangoes clear clogged pores and eliminate pumples and spores from the body.                                                                      4. Healthiness of the eyesight: One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eye sight and prevents night blindess and spores from the eyesight.                                                                        One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eye sight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.                                 5. Alkalize the body: alkalinity is the measure of saltiness of the body. The tartaric acid,marlic acid,and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.                                                                                                       6. Diabetes: Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the flittered decoction in the morning. Mangoes fruit also have a relatively low glycemic index.                                                              7. Improve sex drive:                                                                 Mangoes are a great source of vitamin E. Even though the popular connection between sex drive and vitamin E was originally created by a generalize has shown balance proper amounts as from whole food does help in this area                             8. Improve digestion: papayas are the only fruit that contain enzymes for breaking down protein. There are several fruits including mangoes which have this healthful quality. The fiber in mangoes also helps digestion and elimination.               9. Remedy for heat stroke:                                                               Juicing the fruit from green mango and mixing with water and a sweetener helps to cool down the body and prevent harm to the body. From an ayurvedic view point the reason people often get diuretic and exhausted during the dry season because of the strong “sun energy” burning up the body, particularly the muscles. The toxin from this process.                           10. Boosts Immune system:                                                            The generous amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A in mangoes, plus 25 different kinds of carotenoides keep your immune system healthy and strong.

Mr Shittu Quadri Babatunde