Mangoes are so delicious and tempt us to eat as much as possible. Mangoes are seasonal fruit and are mainly available during hot summer season. Mango is mostly cultivated in tropical regions. Scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. There are many cultures around the world that use the fruit and leaves for ritual purposes and decorations. This tasty fruit has lots of health benefits which many are not aware of. This article covers all the the amazing benefits of mangoes.
Mangoes Health Benefits
Improves Digestion
Mangoes are very much beneficial for people suffering from acidity and its enzymes helps to relieve indigestion problems. The Bio-active elements such as Esters, Terpenes and Aldehydes present in mango aids to easy digestion.
Lowers Cholesterol
High level of soluble dietary fiber, Pectin and Vitamin C present in mangoes helps to lower serum cholesterol levels specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
For Better Sex
The Vitamin E which is abundantly present in mangoes helps to regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive. In many varieties of mango there is about 2.3 to 3 mg of Vitamin E per mango.
Improves Concentration and Memory Power
Mangoes are useful to children who lack concentration in studies as it contains Glutamine acid which is good to boost memory and keep cells active.
Mango, raw
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 250 kJ (60 kcal) Carbohydrates 15 g - Sugars 13.7 g - Dietary fiber 1.6 g Fat 0.38 g Protein 0.82 g Vitamin A equiv. 54 μg (7%) - beta-carotene 640 μg (6%) Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.03 mg (3%) Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.04 mg (3%) Niacin (vit. B3) 0.67 mg (4%) Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.2 mg (4%) Vitamin B6 0.12 mg (9%) Folate (vit. B9) 43 μg (11%) Vitamin C 36 mg (43%) Calcium 11 mg (1%) Iron 0.16 mg (1%) Magnesium 10 mg (3%) Phosphorus 14 mg (2%) Potassium 168 mg (4%) Zinc 0.09 mg (1%) Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database
For Treating Acne
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 250 kJ (60 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| - Sugars | 13.7 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.38 g |
| Protein | 0.82 g |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 54 μg (7%) |
| - beta-carotene | 640 μg (6%) |
| Thiamine (vit. B1) | 0.03 mg (3%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.04 mg (3%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 0.67 mg (4%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.2 mg (4%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg (9%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 43 μg (11%) |
| Vitamin C | 36 mg (43%) |
| Calcium | 11 mg (1%) |
| Iron | 0.16 mg (1%) |
| Magnesium | 10 mg (3%) |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg (2%) |
| Potassium | 168 mg (4%) |
| Zinc | 0.09 mg (1%) |
| Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database | |
Mango helps in clearing clogged pores that causes acne. Just slice the mango into very thin pieces and keep it on your face for 10 to 15 min and then take bath or wash your face. Use warm water for washing your face.
High Iron for Women
It’s a known fact that Mango is rich in Iron. People who suffer from anemia can regularly take mango along with their dinner. Generally women after menopause become weak and they should take mangoes and other fruits rich in iron. Pregnant ladies can also take mangoes occasionally as their body needs iron and calcium during that time. Too much consumption of mangoes should be avoided during pregnancy. If you have generally taken lots of mangoes right from your childhood then you can consume mangoes when you are pregnant as it wont affect your body.
For Diabetes
Mango is slowly gaining new acclaim as diabetes fighter. Earlier there was a myth that people with diabetes should not eat mangoes but that’s not true. Not only the fruit the leaves also fight against diabetes. Before going to bed put some 10 or 15 mango leaves in warm water and close it with lid. Next day morning filter the water and drink it in empty stomach. Do this regularly.
Prevents Cancer and Heart diseases
High amount of antioxidants are present in mangoes. So mango when consumed regularly fights against cancer and other heart diseases. As mentioned earlier it also lowers cholesterol.
Allergy
Mango allergy problems are caused by a reaction to Urushiol. This substance is found in the sap of mangoes. It causes a severe rash , just the same as poison ivy.
This is because poison ivy also contains urushiol.
Mango allergies are often noticed soon after eating a mango. Typical mango allergy symptoms are blisters around the mouth and severe itching. This usually takes several hours to develop, so you many not realize that your symptoms are caused by a mango allergy.
Some time ago, I wrote an article about poison ivy on this website. It now has many comments about mango allergies, because the article mentions that urushiol is also found in mangoes.
Mango Allergy Management
If you have a mild mango allergy, you may be able to avoid symptoms by washing the mango with soap and water before handling them.
- Do not eat the skin.
- Do not scrape the flesh off of the skin.
- Avoid the mango pulp near the skin.
If you continue to get mango allergy symptoms, you will have to avoid them completely. Hopefully the above tips will help you continue to enjoy mangoes without allergy symptoms.
HINT: Peel the skin with one knife, and cut the fruit with another to avoid contamination of the fruit.
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