Summer is here and so are Mangoes! It is a well-known fact that Mangoes are the King of all fruits, but how many of us know why they have earned this privilege.
The theory of evolution puts forth the concept of ‘Survival of the Fittest.’ We have learned that, most of what humans do, is in order to survive. Therefore, making most of, if not all mankind health conscious.
One would rarely come across an individual who is not fond of mangoes. Left alone the fact that they are juicy, sweet, savory and make a lot of delicious dishes; it is the nutritional content that gives it the title – ‘King of all Fruits!’. They help with issues of weight, eye sight, anemia and cancer, to name a few!
Native to the land of our country, India and that of Burma; found 6000 years ago, this fruit also finds a mention in ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Ramayan and since the Vedic times, it has been claimed by Ayurveda experts, to be of extreme nutritional value.
Following are the top 6 reasons why Mangoes should be consumed, these are also the reasons why it has gained the title of ‘The King of all Fruits!’
1. Ayurvedic practices revolve around the concept of balancing all the Doshas; ripe sweet mangoes are suggested to be one of the many agents that help strike a balance between all the three Doshas, and also suggested to play the role of an energizer. On the other hand, green mangoes, in the form of a chutney, not only enhance the flavor of your food but also help in digestion.
2.Bioflavonoids are compound elements that enable plants to capture and store the energy received from the sun. When consumed by us, this energy helps us boost our immune system.
3.In addition to bioflavonoids, mangoes are also rich in potassium and fiber. Fiber as we know, helps in digestion and therefore aids elimination of waste from the colon; preventing constipation. The potassium content helps with blood pressure.
4.From minor health issues to major ones; a source of antioxidants, such as beta carotene and a store house of vitamin C, mangoes play an important role in the prevention of cancer and heart related diseases.
5.The Vitamin C also helps in keeping cholesterol levels in check, it reduces the bad cholesterol in particular.
6.In addition to Vitamin C, Mangoes also provide us with an abundance of Vitamin A, almost one quarter of what your body needs to get through the day. Vitamin A plays an extremely important role in eye health; it not only reduces eye inflammation, but also helps in reducing dryness of the eye.
In addition to the aforementioned benefits, mangoes help maintains body pH levels, they are an important ingredient in skin treatment products and also aid in reducing tooth decay and bleeding of gums.
Since mangoes house numerous nutritional elements packed in just 225 grams, they are considered a super food. Packing vitamin, A and C, alongside 25 different types of carotenoid, mangoes provide your immune system with a healthy injection.
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