All about Mangoes
May 29th, 2015
Mango is the most loved fruit all around the world. In several countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Philippines, Mango is the national fruit. Available in many forms and sizes, this fruit is not just simple sweet but has many benefits too. Keep reading to know some facts, health benefits and nutritional values of Mangoes.
First we will start off with some facts about this yellow fruit.
1. A basket of mangoes is considered a gesture of friendship.
2. Mangoes were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago.
3. Mangoes are eaten the most all around the world than any other fruit.
4. The flowers of a mango tree are small and white with five petals. The fruit takes between three and six months to ripen.
Well, these were just few facts about the fruit, but here are some health benefits of eating mangoes and how nutritional they are.
1. Nutrition:
Mango is rich in pre-biotic dietary vitamins, fibre and minerals.
2. Fights cancer:
Antioxidants like quercetin, astragalin, isoquercitrin, fisetin, methyl gallat and gallic acid present in a mango can protect the body against cancers.
3. Glowing skin:
Mango is a good skin cleanser. The fruit if consumed everyday can help the skin stay fresh and glowing. You can also wash your face with it to remove dirt from pores. Keep thin slices on your face for 10 minutes and wash it off.
4. Cholesterol:
This fruit keeps cholesterol in level. The vitamin C, pectin and fibre help control cholesterol.
5. Balances body weight:
Mango has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that help the body feel full. Also, the fibrous fruit increases the digestive function of the body by burning calories. And hence, it results in weight loss.
6. Eyes care:
Did you know that mango is rich in vitamin A too? A mango a day equals 25% intake of your daily need of this vitamin. And so this fruit helps in improving eye sight. It fights dry eyes and also prevents night blindness.
7. Heat stroke
If you suffer from migraine or you cannot bare the crazy sun rays, then just have a mango. It will instantly cool you down and prevent the heat stroke.
8. High in iron:
Often women suffer from bone density problems due to less iron in their body. But don’t worry, Mango is your solution. This fruit 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 too.
9. Strengthens the immune system:
The deadly combination of vitamins and nutrients in this fruit of vitamin C, vitamin A and other 25 different kinds of nutrients will keep your immune system healthy.
10. Good body scrub:
Make a paste of mashed mangoes with honey and milk. Use as a body scrub and you will feel that your skin is becoming tender and smooth.
So, while sending fruit gift baskets to your friends, remember to include mangoes in it.