Mango

Mango’s are often referred to as ‘king of the fruits’. With their sweet taste, delicious flavor, and health properties, they bring a good combination of health and taste.

Origine to the tropicals of South Asia, mangoes have been cultivated for thousands of years. And people have made use of every part of the fruit; the bark, leaves, skin, and pit have been used in folk remedies for centuries. 

The history of mango

Mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree ‘Mangifera Indica which is believed to have originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India. Since ancient times, M. Indica has been cultivated in South and Southeast Asia, resulting in two distinct types of modern mango cultivars: the “Indian type” and the “Southeast Asian type”.

 Why is it different from other fruits?

 Just like other fruits, mangos are also available in every season now, but if we want to feel the particular taste of mango the best timing is in the particular season they are available. Mango has its advantages and disadvantages just like other fruits. We can use every part of it to cure diseases.

Cultural significance

In medieval India, the Indo-Persian poet Amir Khusrow termed the mango “Naghza Tarin Mewa Hindustan” – “the fairest fruit of Hindustan”.

Mangoes are dedicated relevance to Hinduism and are often used in a variety of rituals. During the festivals, one can spot mango leaves decorating the doors of many homes. To the Buddhists too, the mangoes hold much significance because the Mango-groves were Buddha’s preferred meditating zone.

The benefits of mango

Mango is not only delicious but also it’s very nutritious. Mango has Calories, Proteins, Carbs, fat, fiber, sugar, copper, vitamin A, C, E, K, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, riboflavin, magnesium, thiamine. 

Mango is also a good source of the minerals copper and folate, which are especially important nutrients during pregnancy, as they support healthy fetal growth and development.

Although dried mango is still rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it may be best to consume it in moderation due to its high-calorie density and sugar content. 

Consuming fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C and carotenoids could help prevent the onset of diabetes. Mango is high in both these nutrients, so it may provide similar benefits. Still, because mango is high in natural sugars, it has the potential to cause a spike in your blood sugar levels if you eat too much at one time.

Mango contains nutrients that support a healthy heart. For instance, it offers magnesium and potassium, which help maintain a healthy blood flow. These nutrients help your blood vessels relax, promoting lower blood pressure levels. Mango’s super antioxidant mangiferin also appears to be good for heart health.

Mangoes contain antioxidants such as quercetin, fisetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, gallic acid, and methyl gallate. All these properties protect our body against breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and leukemia.

Another benefit of eating mangoes is that it cleanses your skin from deep inside your body. It treats pores and gives a glow to your skin. Hence, eat mangoes to get flawless skin. As mangoes are enriched with tartaric and malic acid and contain traces of citric acid, it helps in maintaining the alkali reserve of our body.

As mango contains a lot of vitamins and essential nutrients, eating one mango makes you feel fuller. Also, as it is loaded with fibrous content, it boosts digestive function and burns unwanted calories from the body. This, in turn, helps in losing extra weight.

Mango is also known as the ‘love fruit’. It has aphrodisiac qualities which also increase virility in men. So, have mangoes and enhance your love and passion.

Mangoes are also loaded with vitamin A, making them a perfect fruit to improve eyesight. It also prevents night blindness and dry eyes.

Dibyakalpa Tali

Content Writer (Erakina by RTMN)

14/11/2021