by Mango
Mango is called “The King of fruits” due to its sweetness and richness
in phytochemicals and nutritionally rich fruit with unique flavor, fragrance, taste, and heath promoting qualities making it a common ingredient in new functional foods often called “super fruits”.
Mango contains some nutrient:
- Mangoes are rich in antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin C.
- Mango contains Vitamin A and Vitamin B6, B, K.
- Mangoes also supply nutrients such as potassium, Calcium, magnesium, and zinc, and fiber and are low in calories.
- Mango peel and pulp also contain carotenoids, polyphenols, and antioxidants’.
- Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. Plus is a good source of dietary fiber.
Uses:
- It contains insoluble fiber; it helps the elimination of waste from the colon and prevents constipation.
- The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.
- A milk-mango shake used in the summers help people gain weight.
- Mango is high in iron, pregnant women and people with anemia are advised to eat this fruit regularly.
- It is also contain valuable to combat acidity and poor digestion
