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17 Reasons Why You Need a
Mango Every Day
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by Mae Chan & henry jex
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This mango appetizing selfie was taken by agricultural students in Nigeria, Osun state university ejigbo campus. Nigeria. "We know what mango does to our body, and its free over here, we ear mango everyday.
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Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits.
They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight
loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean your
skin, and make the perfect snack. Here are 17
healthy reasons why you should be eating a
mango every day.
Nutrition chart
One cup of mangoes (225 gms contain) contains
the following percentages that apply to daily
value.
105 calories
76 percent vitamin C (antioxidant and immune
booster)
25 percent vitamin A (antioxidant and vision)
11 percent vitamin B6 plus other B vitamins
(hormone production in brain and heart disease
prevention)
9 percent healthy probiotic fibre
9 percent copper (copper is a co-factor for many
vital enzymes plus production of red blood cells)
7 percent potassium (to balance out our high
sodium intake)
4 percent magnesium.

1. Fights cancer
Antioxidants like quercetin, isoquercitrin,
astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat
present in mango protect the body against colon,
breast, leukemia and prostate cancers .
2. Keeps cholesterol in check
Mango has high level of vitamin C, pectin and
fibres that help to lower serum cholesterol levels.
Fresh mango is a rich source of potassium, which
is an important component of cell and body fluids
that helps to control heart rate and blood
pressure.
3. Skin cleanser
Mangoes help you unclog your pores and add
freshness to the face. Mangoes are applicable to
any skin type. They help clear clogged pores that
cause acne. Just slice a mango into thin pieces
and keep them on your face for 10 to 15 minutes
and then take bath or wash your face and see the
results.
4. Alkalizes the body
According to natural health school.com, 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. Also, the fibrous fruit
boosts the digestive function of the body by
burning additional calories, helping in weight loss.
6. Regulates diabetes
Not only the fruit but the leaves of mangoes are
healthy too. For people suffering from diabetes,
just boil 5-6 mango leaves in a vessel, soak it
through night and drink the filtered decoction in
the morning. This is helps in regulating your
insulin levels.
Mango has a low glycemic index (41-60) so going
a little overboard will not increase your sugar
levels.
7. Aphrodisiac
Mango has aphrodisiac qualities and is also
called the ‘love fruit’. Mangoes increase the
virility in men. Vitamin E, which is abundantly
present in mangoes, helps to regulate sex
hormones and boosts sex drive.
8. Eye care
Did you know that 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, fights dry eyes and
also prevent night blindness.
9. 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.
10. Heat stroke
When the sun is bogging you down this summer,
just chop of a mango in a juicer; add a little
water and a tbsp of sugar free or honey. This
juice will instantly cool you down and prevent
heat stroke.
11. Strengthens your immune
The deadly combination of vitamin C, vitamin A
and 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your
immune system healthy.
12. Body scrub
Make a paste of mashed mango, honey and milk
and use as a body scrub, you will feel that your
skin is tender and smooth.
13. Aids concentration and memory
Studying for exams? This fruit is rich in glutamine
acid– an important protein for concentration and
memory. Feed mangoes to children who find it
difficult to concentrate on studies.
14. High iron for women
Mango is rich in iron, hence it is a great natural
solution for people suffering from anemia.
Menopausal and pregnant women can indulge in
mangoes as this will increase their iron levels and
calcium at the same time.
15. Reduces Kidney Stones
In Chinese medicine, mangoes are considered
sweet and sour with a cooling energy also
capable of reducing the risk of kidney stone
formation.
16. Perfect Snack
Instead of snacking on unhealthy chips and
cookies, why not feast on slices of mangoes
instead. They are perhaps one of the tastiest
dehydrated fruits of all.
17. Stomach Tonic
Before going to bed put some 10 or 15 mango
leaves in warm water and close it with lid. The
next day morning filter the water and drink it in
empty stomach. Do this regularly.

Obom Nsikakabasi; -
holds degree in B. agric. Bsc. Agric econs. He is also a blogger and with a passion to build a strong generation of youths all over the world .
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