What's in a Mango?

What's In a Mango?

The Mango is one of the most keenly awaited fruit. Mango comes in over 100 varieties, in different shapes, colour, sizes, flavours and compositions. They are rich in nutrients (source of vitamin A and C) and minerals such as potassium. As mangoes are also high in sugar, diabetics should consume them moderately, to avoid a sharp rise in their sugar level. Besides being delicious, mangoes have many benefits:

• They are rich in B- carotene, a natural protective agent against cancer and heart diseases.
• Because of best calorie supplier to the brain, mangoes helps in reducing depressions and mental fatigue.
• Test result have shown that mangoes dissolve the toxic waste products that accumulates our kidneys which help in prevention of kidney stones.
• Mango pulp contain fiber which is essentials to a balance diet.
• Mango peel can be used to make fruit vinegar as well as citric acid, an active ingredient in Jams and jellies. 

So with all these health benefits, don't feel guilty about indulging in mangoes this summer but remember excess of anything is bad.