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.
Mango is rich in fiber, so if you have
at least one mango every day in your diet, you are almost guaranteed to
prevent constipation, piles and symptoms of a spastic colon.
Here are the healthy reasons why you should be eating a mango every day.
1. Fights cancer
Antioxidants like quercetin,
isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat present
in mango protect the body against colon, Brea5t, leukemia and prostate
cancers.
2. Keeps cholesterol in check
Mango has high level of vitamin C,
pectin and fibres 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.
3. 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.
4. Alkalizes the body
According to natural health school.com,
mango is rich in tartaric acid, malic acid and traces of citric acid
that primarily help in maintaining the alkali reserve of the body.
5. Weight loss
Mango has a lot of vitamins and
nutrients that help the body feel fuller. Also, the fibrous fruit boosts
the digestive function of the body by burning additional calories,
helping in weight loss.
6. Regulates diabetes
Not only the fruit but the leaves of
mangoes are healthy too. For people suffering from diabetes, just boil
5-6 mango leaves in a vessel, soak it through night and drink the
filtered decoction in the morning. This is helps in regulating your
insulin levels.
Mango has a low glycemic index (41-60) so going a little overboard will not increase your sugar levels.
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