Mangoes are one of the sweetest tropical fruits that you can ever eat. They are so colorful and come in different flavors, sizes, and shapes making them one of the most popular fruits in the world. Their skin can be eaten though many people prefer not to because they can act as a reservoir for pesticides or are allergic to it.
Mangoes normally grow in warm climates with India growing and consuming most of this fruit mostly because this fruit originated from there. The mango is special because they rely on man’s influence to spread and grow this fruit due to their fairly large seed.
Mangoes are eaten by slicing them while taking care not to hit the large seed at its center. You can eat it raw or freeze it as a treat. You can easily include mangoes in your diet by freezing them as an ice cube in your cocktail, make it into a chutney, make it into a jam or make it into a smoothie.
The consumption of mangoes is very beneficial and here are a few things that you did not know about enjoying this wonderful fruit :
- This pulpy fruit is considered an aphrodisiac because it helps increase virility in men. The Vitamin E present in this fruit helps increase blood flow and oxygen to your genitalia and is important for stamina and energy.
- Mangoes contain an antioxidant that plays a very important role in eye health preventing damage from macular degeneration.They are also loaded with antioxidants making them very good in keeping your blood sugar levels in check.
- Mangoes are high in fiber which helps in improving digestion. The fiber in colon cells is what fuels the cells to be healthy and helps the digestive tract flowing by keeping your bowel movements soft and regular.
- Vitamin C in mangoes helps in the production of collagen which helps the skin to remain elastic and helps wounds heal as it is the most important protein in connective tissue.
- Mangoes are also rich in folate which is necessary for cell division making it good for pregnant women as it helps eliminate cases of birth defects.
- Mangoes are rich in vitamin B6 which helps in improving brain function. They also contain glutamine acid which is used to improve memory and concentration.
- Mangoes also have a high a high iron content making it very good for people suffering from anaemia
Please note that people with anemia should take care not to eat mangoes as they may lead to a rise in blood sugar levels. They should ask for doctor’s advice before proceeding
