Mangos are a tropical fruit with a unique taste, smell, and sweetness. They are delicious, juicy, affordable, and are packed with a lot of health benefits. Mangoes contain a high amount of antioxidant compounds that help to combat various types of cancer. For instance, it is said that mangoes are good for prostate cancer, leukemia, and colon cancer. It has also been reported to lower cholesterol levels, maintain a healthy heart, lower risks of type II diabetes, and promote skin and eye health. There are many creative ways to eat mango. For example, you can create a nutritious bowl of salad, an ice-blended smoothie, a lunch-break snack, have them in dried form, or even experiment with mango desserts. Staying healthy does not mean that you can no longer have something sweet. It is about replacing unhealthy refined carbohydrates with healthier alternatives.
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Mangoes are packed with powerful antioxidants, which include phenolic compounds, beta carotene (yellow pigment), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and provitamin A. The antioxidants found in mango help to fight against oxidative stress and it is also said to reduce inflammation, which are often the culprit of cancers. Having an adequate amount of mango consistently will therefore help to combat and lower your risk of cancer. You can try a simple mango dish, for example mango yogurt or fruit salad.
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Mangoes contain pectin, vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and dietary fiber that is said to lower cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber in mango helps to reduce the absorption of LDL (bad) cholesterol in your body. It is advisable to consume mangoes along with other healthy foods such as oat meals, dried apricots, legumes, broccoli, apples, and dark leafy green vegetables for effective results. You can even make simple mango inspired dishes for breakfast. For example, you can add a cup of diced mangoes and dried apricots to your oatmeal or yogurt. It is fast to make and is packed with many healthy nutrients.
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Mangoes are loaded with nutrients that are excellent for maintaining a heart health. They contain vitamin E, potassium, selenium, soluble fiber, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds. It helps to lower LDL cholesterol in your body, which is directly linked to a person’s cardiovascular health. They also help to control blood pressure and therefore a healthy heart rate. These are just some of the reasons to include mango in your daily diet. You can simply start by making your own mango shake, or smoothie with less sugar that offer a lot of healthy benefits.
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Mangoes contain a high amount of natural sugar. Research has shown that mangoes can in fact help to regulate blood glucose levels and at the same time reduce inflammation. Therefore, it is also known to be a healthy option for diabetics. You can never go wrong to reach for a fruit with natural sugars, as opposed to processed food that rely on refined sugar. This is because refined sugar causes inflammation, spikes up blood glucose levels and importantly insulin resistance. It is crucial to limit your sugar consumption. But also do remember, as with anything else, it is always good to eat everything in moderation, this of course also applies to mangoes.
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Mangoes are rich in provitamin A, vitamin C, and beta carotene. Beta carotene is an important nutrient for skin. It can protect your skin from sun damage and free radicals causing skin ageing over a longer period of time. Moreover, vitamin C and A in mangoes helps to rejuvenate your skin cells, as they stimulate the production of collagen. If done regularly in combination with other healthy foods can lead to clearer and smoother skin. You could also get creative and try Greek yogurt with diced mangos. I personally love its sweet taste. And no one would ever complain about a good digestive supplement that promotes healthy skin.
For those you are not a big fan of mangoes, I urge you to give them a try. You can start from snacking on dried mangoes or adding a few diced mango to your salad or yogurt. Do remember that it can make a big difference to your health.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
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