Know the amazing benefits of mango.





 

There is hardly anyone who would not know about mangoes. Mango is a very famous fruit even in many parts of the world it is called the king of fruits including our India. The scientific name of mango is Mangifera Indica. Mango is a native fruit in India, here we also make its spicy pickles and eat it with fun.  It is cultivated in India and South Asia for about 4 thousand years.  This fruit is not only delicious but also nutritious.  Many species are found in it, which are different in color and taste. Let us first learn about its main nutritional elements and then learn about its health benefits.


 We get the following nutrients from 1 cup (165) mangoes -


 Calories - 99

 Protein - 1.4 grams

 Carbohydrate - 24.7 grams

 Fat - 0.6 grams

 Vitamin C - 67% (RDI)

 Fiber - 2.6 grams

 Copper - 20% (RDI)

 Folate - 18% (RDI)

 Vitamin B6 - 11.6% (RDI)

 Vitamin A - 10% (RDI)

 Vitamin E - 9.7% (RDI)

 Vitamin B5 - 6.5% (RDI)

 Vitamin K - 6% (RDI)

 Potassium - 6% (RDI)

 Magnesium - 4% (RDI)


 These were the main nutritious ingredients, in addition to these, many nutritious elements are also found. Now know about the health benefits of mangoes -

 1 - Antioxidants

 Mango contains abundant antioxidants which are very important for us. These antioxidants protect us from free radicals which damage our cells.

 2 - Increases immunity

 Mango is also a good source of such elements that boost our immunity.1 cup (165 grams) of mango meets 10% of the daily requirement of Vitamin A.  Vitamin A is very essential for our body's immune system.  It helps in fighting infection as well as getting vitamin C which is essential for the immune system.  Vitamin C helps in the formation of white blood cells in the body which fights bacteria.


 3 - Good for heart health

 Mango also contains essential nutrients for heart health.  It contains magnesium and potassium which is helpful in keeping the heart healthy and helps in lowering blood pressure.


4 - Helping keep eyes healthy

 Mango is also found to keep the eyes healthy.  Which contains Vitamin A.  Vitamin A helps in keeping the eyes healthy and prevents night blindness.


 5 - Heals Digestion

 Mango fixes the digestive system.  It contains food digesting enzymes which convert the complex carbohydrates present in the food into simple sugars which are easily absorbed by the body.  Along with this, fiber is found in it, helps in digestion and helps in the absorption of food.


 5 - Beneficial for skin and hair

 Mango contains Vitamin C which is good for the immune system as well as hair and it also contains Vitamin A which helps in making the skin healthy and beautiful.


 6 - A good and tasty meal

 Mango is a fruit that is a very tasty fruit that can be easily included as a food.  We can include it in food in various ways.






Note : The information in this article should not be considered as a substitute for a physician's advice. Please consult your treating physician for more details.
                                         
              
  

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