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Mangoes

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Mangoes are juicy stone fruit from numerous species of tropical trees belonging to the flowering plant genus Mangifera, cultivated mostly for their edible fruit. The majority of these species are found in nature as wild mangoes. The genus belongs to the cashew family Anacardiaceae.


Health Benefits

  • Mangoes could help facilitate healthy digestion. According to the book, 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing, mangoes contain enzymes that aid the breakdown and digestion of protein, and also fibre, which keeps the digestive tract working efficiently. Dietary fibre helps lowering risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes. Green mangoes have more pectin fibre than ripe mangoes.

  • According to the book 'Healing Foods', mango flesh contains prebiotic dietary fibre, which helps feed good bacteria in the 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.

Nutrition Details

  • Potassium
    • Amount per serving: 564
    • Serving size: 1 mango
  • Dietary Fiber
    • Amount per serving: 5g
    • Serving size: 1 mango
  • Vitamin A
    • Amount per serving: 72%
    • Serving size: 1 mango
  • Vitamin C
    • Amount per serving: 203%
    • Serving size: 1 mango
  • Iron
    • Amount per serving: 2%
    • Serving size: 1 mango
  • Vitamin B6
    • Amount per serving: 20%
    • Serving size: 1 mango
  • Magnesium
    • Amount per serving: 8%
    • Serving size: 1 mango

NaturalHealth365 Articles About (or that mention) "Mangoes"

High blood pressure readings LOWERED by eating mangoes

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(NaturalHealth365) Mangoes contain healing properties that can enhance many  areas of our High blood pressure readings LOWERED by eating mangoes


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