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Nutrition chart:
One cup of mangoes contains the following:
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- 76 percent vitamin C (antioxidant
and immune booster)
- 25 percent vitamin A (antioxidant
and vision)
- 11 percent vitamin B6 plus
other B vitamins (heart disease prevention)
- 9 percent healthy Probiotic
fibre
- 9 percent copper (copper is
a co-factor for many vital enzymes)
- 7 percent potassium (to balance
out our high sodium intake)
- 4 percent magnesium
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Mango Preparation:
Information sourced from www.nutrition-and-you.com
| • Mango fruit can be
enjoyed all alone without any seasonings/additions.
• Fresh mango cubes are a great addition to fruit salads.
• Mango fruit juice blended with milk as "mango-milk
shake."
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• Mango
juice with ice cubes is a popular, delicious drink.
• Mango fruit is also used
to prepare jam, jelly, ice cream and in sweet-candy industries.
• Unripe, raw, green mango
has been in use in the preparation of pickles, jam (marmalade),
and chutney in the Asian countries.
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Amazing Benefits And Uses Of Mango:
1. Fights cancer:
Antioxidants like present in mango protect the body against colon,
breast and prostate cancers and leukemia.
2. Keeps cholesterol in check:
Mango has high level of vitamin C, pectin and fibres that help to
lower serum cholesterol levels.
3. Skin cleanser:
Mangoes help clear clogged pores that cause acne. Slice a mango
into thin pieces and keep them on your face for 10 to 15 minutes
then wash off.
4. Alkalizes the body:
Mango is rich in tartaric acid, malic acid and traces of citric
acid that primarily help in maintaining the alkali reserve of the
body.
5. Weight loss:
Mango has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that help the body feel
fuller.
6. Eye care:
Mango is rich in vitamin A. One cup of sliced mangoes equals 25%
intake of your daily need of vitamin A. Mangoes help in promoting
good eye sight.
7. Helps in digestion:
Mango contains enzymes that help in breaking down protein. The fibrous
nature of mango helps in digestion and elimination. It is is rich
in pre-biotic dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals.
8. Strengthens your immune:
The combination of vitamin C, vitamin A and 25 different kinds of
Carotenoids keep your immune system healthy.
9. Aids concentration and memory:
Mango has an important protein help concentration and memory loss.
10. High iron for women
Mango is rich in iron, excellent for treating anemia. Pregnant women
should eat mangoes to increase their iron and calcium levels.
Information sourced from healthimpactnews.com
Amazing Benefits And Uses Of Mango Leaves:
1.Treating Diabetes:
Boil 5-6 mango leaves in a vessel, soak it through night and drink
the filtered juice in the morning. This is helps in regulating your
insulin levels.
2. Lower Blood Pressure:
It helps to strengthen the blood vessels and treats varicose veins.
3. Treats Restlessness:
Treats anxiety, the mango leaf tea encourages good sleep.
4. Gall And Kidney Stones:
Ground dried mango leaf powder soaked overnight, helps in breaking
the stones and flushing them out.
5. Respiratory Problems:
Boiling clean mango leaves in water and drinking with a little honey
helps to cure coughs.
6. Cures Dysentery:
Mango leaves dried in the shade should be powdered and made into
tea taken two to three times a day to stop dysentery.
7. Ear Aches:
Use a teaspoon of juice extracted from mango leaves as eardrops
provides relief from earache. Heat the juice slightly before using
it.
8. Heal Burns:
Burn a handful of mango leaves to ashes. Apply this ash on the affected
burnt area. It provides instant relief and helps with healing.
9. Stomach Tonic:
Before going to bed put some 10 or 15 clean mango leaves in warm
water and cover it with lid. The next morning filter the water and
drink it on an empty stomach. Do this regularly.
Medical disclaimer
This information is intended solely for the general information
of the reader. The contents is not intended to offer personal medical
advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is
not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified
health professional. Please consult your health care provider for
any advice on medications.
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