Mango: general characteristics
The mango is a plant belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, originally from Asia, and particularly widespread in India where it has been cultivated for over 4,000 years, but also in many other tropical countries. The mango fruit is distinguished by its ovoid shape, it has a peel that gives shades of green, red and yellow, which encloses inside a soda and sweet flesh, yellow orange. There are different varieties of mango, some more round shape as that of Indian origin and some of flattened shapes such as those of Indochinese origin.
Mango: Properties
The mango, as well as being a sweet and juicy fruit, it is also an energizing fruit, because it contains vitamins and other trace minerals such as sulfur, potassium and magnesium, which are essential substances that help fight fatigue. In fact, because of this energizing properties, it is considered a perfect tonic in cases of physical weakness or convalescence after diseases.
Among the most important properties there is also that of being slightly laxative and diuretic, ideal for combat water retention and cleanse the body. The Lupeol, the substance present in the fruit, also protects the heart muscle and promotes blood circulation: this special substance is also important because it decreases the aging process and, thanks to the presence of vitamin C, it stimulates collagen production. In addition, the mango also anti-tumor properties have been attributed: according to recent studies, have been highlighted some components of the mango, as gallic acid and mangiferin, anticancer substances known fact. This does not mean that this exotic fruit is an anti-tumor, but rather that, based on certain experiments, their effectiveness in some cases has been recognized for the fight against cancer, as for example in the presence of a tumor to lung, prostrate, colon and breast, which apparently are very sensitive to the active principle of the mango. E 'therefore necessary to specify that the fruit of the mango does not heal, but you can support the healing process supported therapies. Further experiments are still in progress which could open new frontiers for the fight against cancer and to give new hope to that is affected.
Mango: the health benefits
The benefits of the mango are so many, starting from the respiratory tract. The fruit, in fact, is effective in cases of inflammation of the bronchi and respiratory tract and can also be made into a decoction by boiling the peel for 10 minutes in a liter of water. The decoction is then filtered and should be eaten for a week, 2 cups a day. This exotic fruit also contains substances such as beta carotene, perfect to counter the effects of free radicals and is an excellent antioxidant that slows the aging of cells and tissues.
It also aids digestion thanks to digestive enzymes that help break down proteins, the mango aids digestion, combat acidity and poor digestion and soothes the stomach.
The high fiber content can help to regulate the bowel and help lessen the states of constipation. Moreover, thanks to the presence of vitamin C and pectin, this exotic fruit has a decisive role in reducing cholesterol LDL or bad cholesterol. It also seems that the mango is also an excellent remedy for insomnia and, when consumed before going to bed, it helps to facilitate sleep.
Excellent also beneficial for the skin: the mango is indeed effective to open clogged pores and fight acne at the same time, toning and softening the skin. Even in the sexual life it seems that the result allows to obtain great benefits, thanks to vitamin E which helps to regulate sex hormones. The mango also fights anemia, is beneficial for pregnant women and helps those who have a low iron to recover. Also ideal for menopausal women who become weak and should take iron rich fruits such as mango.
Another advantage of the mango is to increase the memory: for this is very important to do so to consume even to children who need a higher concentration in studies. The high acid content of glutamine helps increase memory and keep cells active. Even in diets to gain weight mango reveals a fundamental result: in fact, 100 grams of mango are approximately 75 calories, and if the fruit is very ripe, it can be really useful to allow a rapid weight gain.
Mango: nutritional values and calories
For every 100 grams of product the mango contains 75 k cal.
The following table presents a summary of the major nutrients of mango, with the proportion of each of them:
- 0.45 g fat.
- Cholesterol 0 mg.
- 5 mg sodium.
- carbohydrates 15 g (1.50 g fiber, sugar 13.50 g)
- 0.63 g protein.
- Vitamin A 207.17 ug.
- Vitamin C 37 mg.
- B12 0 ug.
- calcium 12 mg.
- Iron 00:40 mg.
- Vitamin B3 0,66 mg.
Mango: all uses
The mango is a fruit widely used in cooking for its sweet flavor and juicy, perfect to eat ripe or raw. Ideal to enrich and create original recipes, perfect sliced and stir-fry, or to use as excellent side dish to serve with meat or fish.
Even in the aesthetic field the mango is used a lot, both to fight acne, is to make it soft and silky the dry and sensitive skin. The presence of many nutrients allows to use the mango also as a mask for the hair, in the form of compresses to combat split ends and dryness. The mango kernel is likely to be used to massage the face and restore tone and elasticity to the skin. Each prepared or obtained solution with mango must be kept for at least 5-10 minutes, so as to cleanse the skin and act in depth. Then you can proceed to rinse, to be made with great care. For those who have very sensitive skin exists on the market mango butter, which contains all the vitamins and the mineral properties of the fruit essential to nourish the skin.
Mango: contraindications and side effects
Although it is a very tasty fruit, rich in beneficial properties, unfortunately in some cases also it has drawbacks. For example, given the high level of sugar, this fruit is contraindicated for diabetics. If you really want to eat it and you suffer the disease just said, you must do so under medical supervision.
Another side effect, obviously if consumed in excessive amounts, is to be laxative. In fact, the mango is rich in fiber and fruit daily consumption can cause colic and diarrhea. In addition, the ripe mango can cause irritation of the gums, lips and tongue, and allergy sufferers ivy and oak can accuse nature of adverse reactions even mango.
