Mango - The King of fruits claims the ancient Tamils. Just the fragrance of ripe mangoes is enough to tingles ones taste buds.
Over the years mango groves have spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical world, where the climate allows the mango to grow best.
Vitamins: Mango is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Vitamin C content is more in raw mango as compared to that in ripe mango. It also has traces of Vitamin E, Vitamin B and Vitamin K.
The mango pulp is a nutrition bomb. The orange color in the mangoes can hint us that it is tha storehouse of beta carotene (Vitamin A). Ripe mangoes hold the highest levels of beta carotene, while green mangoes are higher in Vitamin C. These antioxidant carotenoids are known for their protective power against certain cancers. Mangoes have enough potassium to replenish energy after physical activity.
Mangoes are high in antioxidants, low in carbohydrates and good sugar, and like other yellow/orange fruit such as pumpkin and carrot, they are an excellent source of beta-carotene (Vitamin A). They also contain Vitamin E and selenium which help protect against heart disease and cancer. You can obtain 40% of your daily fiber intake from a mango.
We all know the importance of fiber in our diets. If you are eating your mango-a-day, irregularity is not a problem for you and so we’ll spare the gruesome details regarding constipation, piles and spastic colon. Research has shown that dietary fiber has a protective effect against degenerative diseases, especially with regards to the heart; may help prevent certain types of cancer, as well as lowering blood cholesterol levels.
The nutritional value of mango makes it good for weight gain, eye disorders, hair loss, heat stroke, prickly heat, diabetes, bacterial infections, sinusitis, piles, indigestion, constipation, morning sickness, diarrhea, dysentery, scurvy, spleen enlargement, liver disorders, menstrual disorders, leucorrhea, and vaginitis.
Mango, being high in calories and carbohydrates, is good for those who are trying to gain weight. The phenolic compound found in mangoes has been found to have powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. Being high in iron, mango is said to be very good for pregnant women as well as for people suffering from anemia. Mango is believed to be effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.
Mangoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for the human body. It is an affordable and seasonal fruit. Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Raw mangoes have a sharp sour taste, while the ripe mangoes are juicy and sweet to eat.
