by Seyi Ilubanwo

High amount of antioxidants are present in mangoes. So mango when consumed regularly fights against cancer and other heart diseases.

Who doesn’t know mango for its sweet and succulent taste? Obviously everyone does, except those who haven’t tried it before. Mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees that are cultivated mostly for edible fruits.

Mangoes come in different types and shapes, but one thing that is common amongst them is the delicious taste. Like any other fruit, Mango has a lot of health benefits that is helpful to our daily health. Mango contains a good amount of fiber and this reduces the absorption of sugar into the blood stream, maintain blood sugar level which leads to body weight control. Not only that, for those who want to eat less, mango helps in reducing appetite and removing some harmful fats.

There other 8 benefits of mango which are summarized below;

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. For Diabetes 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.

6. For Treating Acne

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.

7. 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. Nonetheless, 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 won’t affect your body.

8. 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.

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by Seyi Ilubanwo

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