2015-12-03
Joybynature.com Team
Dec
03

 

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When you savor delicious and succulent mangoes every season, you probably don’t think about the immense health benefits coming with every bite. A common nickname for mangoes is actually ‘the king of fruits’. Beyond the sweet, luscious taste of mangoes, they also contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that assure your optimum health. Some of these benefits are discussed below.

 

Mango Jam has mango extracts that makes it tasty and healthy at the same time.

 

  1. Cures Anemia & Helps in Pregnancy

Mangoes are rich in iron, which makes them beneficial for people suffering from anemia. A regular, moderate intake of mangoes can help eliminate anemia by increasing the red blood cell count in the body. Mangoes are also very beneficial for pregnant woman, since the iron requirements during pregnancy is extremely essential. Doctors often prescribe iron tablets during pregnancy, but instead of supplementation, you can enjoy a healthy iron-rich diet with juicy mangoes. The taste buds during pregnancy usually lose some of their sensitivity, so mangoes will surely prove to be the delight of your day, for more than just its health benefits.

 

Mangoes can be consumed as dehydrated slices, which are rich in iron, an excellent health supplement for patients suffering from anemia.

 

  1. Keeps Blood Pressure Under Control

Mangoes have an impressive vitamin content that assures overall health. They are rich in potassium (4% in 156 mg) and magnesium (2% in 9 mg), and mangoes are great natural remedies for high blood pressure patients. They also contain selenium, calcium, iron and phosphorus. Mangoes are said to be vitamin powerhouses as they are rich in riboflavin, vitamin B6, A, C, E, K, niacin, folate, thiamin and pantothenic acid. These components help you to avoid a host of diseases that can come from deficiencies of these vitamins and minerals.

 

An healthy way of snacking is Mango - Coconut Clusters which have the goodness of mangoes and coconut to keep the blood pressure levels under control.

 

  1. Cancer Prevention and Heart Health

Mangoes have high amounts of pectin, a soluble dietary fiber that efficiently contributes to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Pectin can also help prevent you from developing prostate cancer. Recently, studies at The Institute for Food Research discovered that a compound within pectin combines with galectin 3 (a protein playing significant role in all the stages of cancer). The European Prospective Investigation of Cancer also has come up with a strong association between eating mango and lowering the risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.

 

Mango with Aloe Vera Drink is a  delightfully refreshing beverage with the beneficial properties that prevent cancer.

 

 

  1. Weight Gain

Mango consumption is one of the easiest ways to gain weight. 150g of mango has around 86 calories, which can be absorbed easily by the body. Moreover, mangoes contain starch, which transforms into sugar that aids in gaining weight. Some people work hard to put on weight for a variety of reasons, and mango should definitely be a part of their diet. Mango milkshakes will accelerate the process of gaining weight since they also contain milk, and are extremely delicious.

 

Another delicious way to consume mangoes is in form of Mango Almond Chutney which is a tasty way to gain weight.

 

  1. Slows the Signs of Aging

Mangoes contain high amounts of vitamin A and vitamin C, which both help to produce collagen proteins inside the body. Collagen helps to protect blood vessels and the body’s connective tissues, thereby slowing down the skin’s natural aging process. Therefore, mangoes can rightly be called an anti-aging food. Dietary supplementation is the best way to restore your youth in a natural and delicious way.

 

Mango Soap has mango butter, mango leaf extract,which have natural moisturizing properties  and have anti aging effect on the skin.

 

Mango is rich in fiber, so if you have at least one mango every day in your diet, you are almost guaranteed to prevent constipation, piles and symptoms of a spastic colon. As the popularity of mangoes has spread, many food manufacturers have introduced jellies, jams, squash, pickles, marinades and spices that include pure mango flavor which makes it easy as well as tasty to consume.

 

 

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