HealtH BenefitS OF Mango-Nutritional Value of Mango

Hardik Dave (IPCC and CS Professional(FINAL) Student)   (15533 Points)

27 March 2011  
**==> One of the most delicious and most fattening fruits, mango is truly called the ‘King of Fruits’. A tropical fruit, it comes in as many as 1000 different varieties, each of them totally delectable. Though native to Southern and Southeast Asia, the fruit is now also grown in Central and South America, Africa and the Arabian Peninsula also. Apart from being high in calories, mangoes are also rich in a large number of nutrients and hold great nutritional value. Infact, they have been known to have positive effects in case of a number of ailments. In the following lines, we have listed numerous health and nutrition benefits of eating mangoes. Nutritional Value of Mango One medium sized mango comprises of: Calories - 107,Protein - 0.84 g,Carbohydrate - 28 g,Total Fat - 0.45 g,Fiber - 3 g,Vitamin A - 6425 IU Vitamin C - 45.7mg,Magnesium - 18 mg,Potassium - 300 mg,Calcium - 20 g,Cholesterol - 0 g,Saturated fat - 0 g,Traces of manganese, selenium, iron, sodium and phosphorus Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Mangoes => Mango, being high in calories and carbohydrates, is good for those who are trying to gain weight.The phenolic compound found in mangoes has been found to have powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties.Being high in iron,mangois said to be very good for pregnant women as well as for people suffering from anemia. Mango is believed to be effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.The vitamin A (beta-carotene), vitamin E and selenium present in mangoes provide protection against heart disease. Mangoes have been found to be quite helpful in treating acidity and poor digestion. It is being said that the Vitamin E present inmangohelps hormonal system function more efficiently and thus, boosts s*x life.The anti-inflammatory properties of mango might help alleviate asthma symptoms. Other Benefits Mango has been found to be beneficial for people suffering from the following ailments Bacterial Infections Constipation ,DiarrheaDysentery,Eye Disorders , Hair Loss,Heat Stroke,LeucorrheaLiver, Disorders Menstrual, Disorders Morning Sickness,Piles Prickly Heat Scurvy Sinusitis . . . . .smile.