Many people deprive themselves of this tasty, nutritious, king fruit 'mango' thinking that it will make them fat. Just because it looks round it does not mean that it is going to make you round. Also we have this in our minds that anything which is tasty and delicious makes you fat. But i am sure after reading this you will not deprive yourself of this summer fruit.
It is true that mangoes are high in natural sugar but are low in glycemic load, thus they do not effect the blood sugar like many other fruits.
It may come as a surprise to you that mangoes are high in water and fiber. They provide a full feeling after we consume them for a few calories (74 calories per 100gms) . Fiber aids in healthy digestion , has cholesterol lowering effect and also helps in loosing weight!
Mangoes are also rich in vitamin 'c' which boosts our immune system, prevents heart and eye disease and promotes good skin.
They also have antioxidants in them (vitamin e and betacarotene in them acts as antioxidants) and we all know that antioxidants reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.
Vitamin B6 in mangoes improves brain functioning.
Magnesium found in them plays an important role in lowering blood pressure.
100gms of ripe mango contains- 74 calories, 0.6 gms of protein, 16.9 gms of carbohydrates and only o.4 gms of fat.
It is true that mangoes are high in natural sugar but are low in glycemic load, thus they do not effect the blood sugar like many other fruits.
It may come as a surprise to you that mangoes are high in water and fiber. They provide a full feeling after we consume them for a few calories (74 calories per 100gms) . Fiber aids in healthy digestion , has cholesterol lowering effect and also helps in loosing weight!
Mangoes are also rich in vitamin 'c' which boosts our immune system, prevents heart and eye disease and promotes good skin.
They also have antioxidants in them (vitamin e and betacarotene in them acts as antioxidants) and we all know that antioxidants reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers.
Vitamin B6 in mangoes improves brain functioning.
Magnesium found in them plays an important role in lowering blood pressure.
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