Summer Special: Mango, the‘King of Fruits’
Dussehri and Langda comes from Uttar Pradesh, Safeda from Hyderabad and Nagpur, Alphonso comes from Ratnagiri India and spread all over the market in the whole summer season. One can make a variety of dishes from mangoes which add antioxidants and fiber to the diet. India is world's largest producer and exporter of mangoes.
Believe it or not, Mangoes provide a lot of health benefits.
Health Benefits of Mangoes :
- Mangoes contain B-complex (anti-stress) vitamins, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, Folic acid, and zinc.
- Antioxidants in mangoes play an important role in prevention of cancer and heart diseases.
- Mangoes contain Beta-Carotene which protects us against the harmful rays of the sun.
- It also contains potassium, fibre and low calories which is good to eat when you are trying to control your weight.
- This fruit supports the seven dhatus (body tissues) and keeps our body healthy.
- Mangoes provide proper nutrition to hair roots and is also used in the treatment of hair loss.
- The insoluble fibre in mangoes aids the elimination of waste from the colon and prevents constipation.
- Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium.
- Mangoes are particularly rich in potassium which can help to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
- Mangoes are high in iron; consuming mangoes can help anaemic people and pregnant women.
- Consuming mangoes promotes good eyesight as it is high in vitamin A.
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