Mango is one of the most popular and nutritious fruits with unique taste, aroma and health benefits. It varies in shape, size depending on the variety. Its flesh is juicy, has a yellow-orange color with a lot of fibers and an oval-shaped stone inside. The aroma of mango is pleasant and rich, and the taste is sweet and slightly tart. So, what are the health benefits of mango: 1) The mango fruit is rich in prebiotic dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and polyphenolic flavonoid antioxidants. 2) According to a recent study, mango is able to prevent colon, breast, prostate cancer, as well as leukemia. Several pilot studies have also shown that the ability of the polyphenolic antioxidant compounds in mangoes to protect against breast and colon cancer. 3) Mango is one of the best sources vitamin A and flavonoids such as beta- and alpha-carotene, as well as beta-cryptoxanthin. These compounds have antioxidant properties and are important for eye health. 100 g of fresh mango provides 25% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy skin. 4) Fresh mango contains lots of potassium. 100 g of mango provides 156 g of potassium and only 2 g of sodium. Potassium is an important constituent of human cells and body fluids that controls heart rate and blood pressure. 5) Mango – source vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin C and vitamin E. Vitamin C increases the body’s resistance to infections and eliminates free radicals. Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, controls the level of homocysteine in the blood, which in large quantities is harmful to blood vessels and causes coronary heart disease, as well as stroke. 6) In moderation, mango also contains copper, which is one of the factors for many vital enzymes. Copper is also needed for the production of red blood cells. 7) Finally, mango peel rich in phytonutrients pigment antioxidants such as carotenoids and polyphenols. Despite the fact that the “king of fruits” does not grow in the latitudes of our country, try to indulge yourself from time to time with imported mango, which is available in all major Russian cities.
2022-11-11