Why you should start eating mango....Mangos taste so good that you forget how healthy they are. Here are healthy reasons why you should stock up on this king of fruits. Nutrition by the numbers 1 cup contains the following percentages applied to daily value 103 calories 75 percent vitamin C- antioxidant and immune booster 24 percent vitamin A- antioxidant and vision 12 percent vitamin B6 plus other B vitamins- hormone production in brain and heart disease prevention 10 percent healthy probiotic fiber 8 percent copper- a co-factor for various vital enzymes plus production of red blood cells 8 percent potassium- balances out your high sodium intake 5 percent magnesium Mango prevents cancer Researches have shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancers and leukemia. These compounds are isoquercitrin, quercetin, fisetin, astragalin, methylgallat and gallic acid as well as the abundant enzymes. Mango decreases cholesterol levels Levels of vitamin C, pectin and fiber found in a high level in mango help to decrease serum cholesterol levels, specifically LDL- the bad stuff. Mango clears the skin This tasty and super flashy yellow- colored fruit can be used both externally and internally for your skin. A mango clears clogged pores and eliminates pimples. Mango for Eye health 1 cup of sliced mangoes supplies 24 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents dry eyes and night blindness.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 07:27:21 +0000