Mangoes are juicy and very delicious and have numerous healthy benefits you should know about. They belong to the anacardiaceous and are from the natives of South Asia.
When you eat mango, you just feel great and would want to eat more and even want to eat the seed too. Below are some of the surprising benefits of mango fruit.
1. Serves as a skin cleanser
Mango helps to add freshness to your face and it clears the clogged pores that can cause acne. All you must do is slice the mango and place the pieces on your face for about 15 to 20 minutes and then take a shower. You can also mash the mango with honey and milk as you use it as body scrub and this will help keep your skin moisturized and smooth.
2. Prevents heart disease
According to study reports, mango is a fruit that is rich in beta carotene that helps fight free radicals that cause heart diseases. They also contain phytochemicals which has a good effect on the body glucose, reduces fat and controls blood sugar.
3. Helps fight cancer
Mangoes contain a unique antioxidant and other minerals like ascorbic acid, terpenoids, carotenoids and polyphenols which are good cancer-prevention agents. A couple of studies have shown that mango is loaded with a substance that help suppress breast cancer and eliminate growth of colon and liver cancer cells.
4. Manage weight loss
When you eat mango, you tend to get full because of the nutrients found in it, it boosts your digestive system and lets your body burn calories as, it helps you lose weight.
5. Strengthens your immune system
There is vitamin A, C and other carotenoids in mango that help keep your immune system healthy and function as it should.
6. Helps reduce kidney issues
As mangoes are sweet and sour it can cool energy which can reduce the risk of kidney stone formation.
7. Helps treat diabetes
According to studies, someone who is obese but consumes a half mango for about 3 month is most likely to experience a lower blood glucose level, because of the fiber and magnesium found in it, thereby lowering the risk of diabetes type 2.
8. Improves eyesight
The vitamin A and beta carotene helps to boost a proper eyesight. It is said that the deficiency of vitamin A can lead to blindness, so why not mango and get vitamin A that is good for your retina functioning and makes your vision clear and healthy.
Do you also know that the mango peel has the properties of anti diabetic? Yes, that’s how good and healthy mango is for you.
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