THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MANGO FRUIT

Mango is a tropical tree cultivated in many regions of India and now distributed wide across the world in many continents. The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. Usually, the fruits grow at the end of a long, string like stem, with sometimes more than one fruit to a stem. Mangoes are so delicious and tempt us to eat as much as possible. Mangoes are seasonal fruit and are sometimes available mainly during hot seasons.

This tasty fruit mango can be found with many health benefits which many people are not very much aware of. This article wants to introduce you to several amazing health benefits of mangoes.

What are the health benefits of Mangoes?

·    Prevents Cancer: Recent research has shown that the antioxidant compounds in mango fruit is notable of protecting against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include

o  astragalin

o  fisetin

o  gallic acid

o  isoquercitrin

o  methylgallat

o  quercetin

o  And as well as the abundant enzymes.

·    Healthy Eye: One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25.00%  of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which can be very excellent in promoting good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes is found in mango.

·    Lowers Cholesterol:  It contains a lot of fiber, pectin and vitamin C which help to minimize serum cholesterol levels, specifically LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)

·    Clears the Skin: Mangoes clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples and can be used both internally and externally for the skin to enhance its radiant nature.

·    Improved Sex: Every mango is enriched with Vitamin E and research has shown that it increases sex drive when taken.

·    Alkalizes the Whole Body: The following acids found in mango fruits help to maintain the alkali reserve of the human body.

o  artaric acid,

o  malic acid and

o  a trace of citric acid

·    Helps in Diabetes: There is an amount of insulin level in every human blood and mango leaves is good in normalizing insulin levels in the blood.  The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the filtered decoction in the morning. Mango fruit also have a relatively low glycemic index of 41 to 60 which is so moderate quantities and will not spike your sugar levels.

·    Improves Digestion: Research has shown that Papayas are not the only fruit that contain enzymes for breaking down protein. There are several fruits,  of which mangoes have this beneficial quality. Mangoes are very much beneficial for people suffering from acidity and its enzymes helps to relieve indigestion problems. The following Bio-active elements present in mango aids to ease digestion

o  Esters,

o  Terpenes and

o  Aldehydes 

·    Remedy for Heat Stroke:  Mango juice made from the mango fruit mixed with water and a little sweetener helps to calm the body down and prevent harm to the human body.

·    Boosts Immune system: The generous amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A in mangoes, plus 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your immune system healthy and strong.

·    For Treating Acne: Mango helps in clearing clogged pores that causes acne. Just slice the mango into very thin pieces and keep it on your face for 10 to 15 min and then take bath or wash your face. Use warm water for washing your face.

·    High Iron for Women: It's a known fact that Mango is rich in Iron. People who suffer from anemia can regularly take mango along with their dinner. Generally women after menopause become weak and they should take mangoes and other fruits rich in iron. Pregnant ladies can also take mangoes occasionally as their body needs iron and calcium during that time. Too much consumption of mangoes should be avoided during pregnancy. If you have generally taken lots of mangoes right from your childhood then you can consume mangoes when you are pregnant as it won't affect your body.

·    Prevents Cancer and Heart diseases: High amount of antioxidants are present in mangoes. So mango when consumed regularly fights against cancer and other heart diseases. As mentioned earlier it also lowers cholesterol.

For Diabetes: Mango is slowly gaining new acclaim as diabetes fighter. Earlier people were deceived not to eat mangoes because they are diabetic but that's not true. Not only the fruit but the leaves also fight against diabetes.

Health tip: 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.