ango (Mangifera indica) is globally popular fruit, with production exceeding 23 million tones a year according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Over 1,000 varieties of mangoes exist which differ in their chemical composition, color, size, shape and taste.
Known popularly as the king of fruits, mangoes are not only delicious in their natural state but also from the base for a number of delicious pickles and chutney (sweet and sour). Mangoes also have many myths associated with them; one of the most peculiar ones is displaying mango leaves during weddings in order to bring good luck to the newly wed couple.
MANGOE HEALTH BENEFITS:1. A medium sized mango provides about 50% of daily requirements of those dietary fibers that have the ability to lower cholesterol. Those fibers also help heal piles, spastic colon and other digestive disorders.
2. The fruit is an excellent source of carbohydrate dietary fiber and minerals and helps in smooth functioning of digestive tract.
3. The peel and pulp provide sufficient phytonutients, particularly B-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A during metabolism.
4. Mangoes supply omega 3 and 6 fatty acids generously; these are known to prevent the hardening of arteries. They protect against coronary heart diseases, strokes, mental disorders etc.
5. A substance called lupeol found in mangoes helps to inhibit prostrate and skin cancer.
6. Mangoes are rich in potassium and help maintain the body’s electrolyte balance. This is especially helpful during hot summer days when the body tends to lose a lot of minerals through sweat.
7. Mango juice is a nutritional punch and is anti-arthritic, anti-malarial and anti-lipidemia.
8. Mango extract neutralizes free radicals (toxins which induce cellular damage through a number of ways) and prevents injuries to cell.
9. The mango tree also has curative properties. Chewing on sticks taken from the tree has an antimicrobial effect and prevents a variety of oral diseases including bad odor.
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