The mighty mango contains vitamin C to boost immunity, vitamin B-6 to help sleep, fiber to improve intestinal health and prevent colon cancer, and carotenoids that fight age-related macular degeneration. It also has mangiferin, a bioactive compound to which som researchers attribute anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties.
Their antioxidant properties, found in orange, red and yellow foods, promote eye and heart health and help fight cancer.
"One mango contains 48 micrograms of carotenoids; 61 milligrams of carotenoids has been shown to reduce macular degeneration by 41%, but it would take 1,000 micrograms, or a ton of mangoes, to get 61 milligrams."
What about the sugar content of mangoes?
Even diabetics can enjoy the tasty sweetness of mangoes in moderation. To explain how this works, Klein refers to the glycemic index, which measures how foods affect blood sugar levels. "A value of less than 55 is considered low on the glycemic index; mangoes rank 51st," Klein explains.
Always combine fruit with protein.
Do not eat more than two or three servings of fruit a day.
Incorporate healthy eating habits as early as possible in life.
Its nutritional properties are varied and allow us to maintain the good health of our body if we consume this fruit regularly. These are 5 of the benefits of mango:
1. Multiple properties
It is rich in amino acids, vitamins C and E, flavonoids, beta-carotene, niacin, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. In fact, it is estimated that a single piece of mango of approximately 200 grams can provide about 60 mg of vitamin C and up to 35 mg of vitamin A. Mango is one of the richest fruits n nutrients and vitamins, proof of this is that 200 grams of mangoes provide 2.3 grams of vitamin E. This represents 23% of the daily dose recommended by experts. In addition, it provides 10% of the recommended daily dose of magnesium and potassium.
2. Fight against cancer
Phenols in mangoes, such as quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and enzymes have abundant cancer prevention capabilities. They are also rich in soluble dietary fiber known as pectin.
According to a Harvard study, it has been shown that thanks to its content that favors a diet rich in beta-carotene, it is very effective in the prevention of prostate cancer. On the other hand, it was also shown to be highly effective in reversing the development of colon and liver cancer.
3. Eye Care
As mentioned before, one cup of this sliced fruit has 25% of the daily value of vitamin A needed, which promotes good vision. The reason for this statement is that it is considered that deficiency of this vitamin can lead to blindness.
Eating it regularly prevents night blindness, refractive errors, dry eye, corneal softening, itching and burning eyes. In addition, regular consumption of mango reduces the risk of suffering from muscle degeneration due to cryptoxanthin.
4. Digestive
Mangoes contain digestive enzymes that help break down proteins, aiding digestion. It is also useful against acidity due to an enzyme present in it, which soothes the stomach.
Also, due to the large amount of fiber it contains, it can be useful to prevent constipation. On the other hand, mangoes are rich in fiber, which helps keep the colon clean, helping it work more efficiently.
5. Skin benefits
It is effective in relieving clogged skin pores, which means that people suffering from acne will benefit from mango. Apart from that, thanks to its high vitamin A content, more sebum is produced in the body. This helps to keep the skin visibly hydrated.
To enjoy its properties on the skin directly, simply remove the mango pulp and apply on the skin for about 10 minutes before washing. On the other hand, eating it makes your skin softer and shinier.
It is also rich in beta-carotene, which when consumed regularly protects the mucous membranes of the skin from free radicals.
Finally, mangoes are considered one of the 12 least contaminated fruits today, a particularly important fact given the widespread use of pesticides in agriculture. In addition, there are many areas where they are not grown for mass sale, where they are grown without any chemicals.
A good example of this is some tropical areas of Latin America, as well as parts of India. However, some other manufacturers have opted to use a non-invasive preservative that preserves without detracting from its properties or being harmful in the long term and take it to foreign areas.
In Pescatore Seafood we have in the Agrofood line the Mango Chunks, which are pieces of frozen mango, 100% natural and free of added sugars. The presentation of our products is 1 pound.
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