Health Benefits of Mangoes
November 05, 2015
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One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.
Mango is rich in iron; hence it is a great natural solution for people suffering from anemia. Menopausal and pregnant women can indulge in mangoes as this will increase their iron levels and calcium at the same time.
In Chinese medicine, mangoes are considered sweet and sour with a cooling energy also capable of reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.
Instead of snacking on unhealthy chips and cookies, why not feast on slices of mangoes instead. They are perhaps one of the tastiest dehydrated fruits of all.
Before going to bed put some 10 or 15 mango leaves in warm water and close it with lid. The next day morning filter the water and drink it in empty stomach. Do this regularly.
Mangoes are a great source of vitamin E. Even though the popular connection between sex drive and vitamin E was originally created by a mistaken generalization on rat studies, further research has shown balanced proper amounts (as from whole food) does help in this area.
Antioxidants like quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, Gallic acid and methylgallat present in mango protect the body against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.
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When you savor delicious and
succulent mangoes every season, you probably don’t think about the immense
health benefits coming with every bite. A common nickname for mangoes is
actually ‘the king of fruits’. Beyond the sweet, luscious taste of mangoes,
they also contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that
assure your optimum health.
Besides having more than 20
different vitamins and minerals, mangos contain flavonoids like betacarotene,
alphacarotene, and beta cryptoxanthin,
which help vitamin A to impart antioxidant strength and vision protecting
properties, maintaining healthy mucous membranes and skin.
One cup of mangoes has 100
calories. The same amount provides 100% of your daily vitamin C recommendation
for promoting healthy immune function and collagen formation, and 35% of your
vitamin A, important for vision, bone growth, and maintaining healthy mucous
membranes and skin plus, it’s shown by clinical studies to help protect your
body from lung and mouth cancers.
Skin cleanser
Mangoes help you unclog your pores and add freshness to the face. Mangoes are applicable to any skin type. They help clear clogged pores that cause acne. Just slice a mango into thin pieces and keep them on your face for 10 to 15 minutes and then take bath or wash your face and see the results.
Mangoes help you unclog your pores and add freshness to the face. Mangoes are applicable to any skin type. They help clear clogged pores that cause acne. Just slice a mango into thin pieces and keep them on your face for 10 to 15 minutes and then take bath or wash your face and see the results.
Eye Health
One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.
Mango is rich in iron; hence it is a great natural solution for people suffering from anemia. Menopausal and pregnant women can indulge in mangoes as this will increase their iron levels and calcium at the same time.
Weight Gain
Mango consumption is one of the
easiest ways to gain weight. 150g of mango has around 86 calories, which can be
absorbed easily by the body. Moreover, mangoes contain starch, which transforms
into sugar that aids in gaining weight. Some people work hard to put on weight
for a variety of reasons, and mango should definitely be a part of their diet.
Mango milkshakes will accelerate the process of gaining weight since they also
contain milk, and are notoriously delicious!
Reduces Kidney Stones
In Chinese medicine, mangoes are considered sweet and sour with a cooling energy also capable of reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.
Perfect Snack
Instead of snacking on unhealthy chips and cookies, why not feast on slices of mangoes instead. They are perhaps one of the tastiest dehydrated fruits of all.
Stomach Tonic
Before going to bed put some 10 or 15 mango leaves in warm water and close it with lid. The next day morning filter the water and drink it in empty stomach. Do this regularly.
Improved Sex
Mangoes are a great source of vitamin E. Even though the popular connection between sex drive and vitamin E was originally created by a mistaken generalization on rat studies, further research has shown balanced proper amounts (as from whole food) does help in this area.
Fights cancer
Antioxidants like quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, Gallic acid and methylgallat present in mango protect the body against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.
Keeps cholesterol in check
Mango has high level of vitamin C, pectin and fibers that
help to lower serum cholesterol levels. Fresh mango is a rich source of
potassium, which is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps
to control heart rate and blood pressure.
Boosts Body Immunity
As mentioned earlier, similar
to carrots, mangoes are rich in beta-carotene, a powerful carotenoid. This
element of mango helps in to enhance the immune system of the body and make it
impervious to bacteria and toxins. Excess beta-carotene is also transformed
into vitamin A inside the body.
Vitamin A is another
antioxidant vitamin and gives you additional protection against the free
radicals that can harm your internal systems. Thus, mangoes are great choice
for food items to add into your regular diet. They not only increase your
chances of living a disease-free life, but is also a pleasure to eat due to its
magnificent taste.
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