About mango tree:
Mango "Mangifera indica" is a evergreen tree in the family "Anacardiaceae" grown for its edible fruit. The mango tree is erect and branching with a thick trunk and broad, rounded canopy. The leaves of the tree are shiny and dark green . The tree produce dense clusters of flowers with cream-pink and yellow-pink petals on branches panics. The mango fruit is roughly ovel in shape, with uneven sides. The fruit is a drupe, with an outer flesh surrounding a stone.
The flesh is soft is soft and bright yellow-orange in colour. The skin of the fruit is yellow-green to red. Mango tree can grow to a height of (148 ft) and can live for in excess of 100 year. Mango is generally believed to originate from India, Burma and Myanmar.
Health benefits of mango:
1. Boost immunity: Average size mango contains upto two-third of the daily recommended intake of vitamin-c. The powerful antioxidant helps boost immunity system.
2. Lowers cholesterol: Eating mangoes could help regulate your cholesterol levels too. The high levels of fibre pectin may help bring down the low-density lipoprotein which causes plaques in the vessels and blocks blood flow.
3. Weight loss: The mango flesh is filled with dietary fibres. Fibres induce a feeling of satiety. On eating high-fibre fruits or veggies you feel full for a longer time, which prevents you from tucking in other high fattening snacks. Mangoes when eaten in moderation could also help in weight loss. The phytochemicals in the mango skin act as natural fat busters.
4. Helps in digestion: mangoes contain enzymes that aid the breakdown and digestion of protein, and also fibre, which keeps the digestive tract working efficiently. Mangoes could help facilitate healthy digestion. Green mangoes have more pectin fibre than ripe mangoes. Dietary fibre helps lowering risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes.
5. Promotes healthy Gut: Healthy gut is detrimental for a healthy state. Leaky gut, apart from poor digestion results in skin conditions like IBS, asthma, slow metabolism and other health issues. mango flesh contains prebiotic dietary fibre, which helps feed good bacteria in the gut.
6. Clears the skin: According to Macrobiotic nutritionist and Health Practitioner Shilpa Arora ND, Mangoes are loaded with skin healing nutrients. Mangoes are filled with skin-friendly vitamin-C and Vitamin-A, both of which are crucial for healthy skin and skin repair. Mangoes, eaten in moderation are also known to exfoliate and eliminate dead pores.
7. Eye health: The powerful antioxidant helps improve vision, boosts overall eye health and even prevents age-related macular degeneration or loss of vision. Mangoes are rich in beta-carotene that helps in the production of Vitamin A.
8. Every diabetics could Enjoy it: Foods with low glycemic index, makes sure the release of sugar in the blood is slow, and there is no sudden spike in the blood glucose levels. Besides that, mangoes are also rich in dietary fibres, which again helps regulate the blood sugar levels. Yes it is sweet, and should be eaten sparingly, but that doesn't make mangoes a strict no-no for diabetics. The glycemic index of mangoes ranges between 41 to 60, with an average of 51. The value of 51 is on the lower end of the glycemic index scale. Foods that are less than 55 are consider to be low glycemic food, which is safe for diabetics to consume.
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