Nutrition and Benefits of Mango

Mangoes or mango is a fruit that is very popular in Indonesia. Mangoes including type of fruit that has many varieties because it is now cultivated. Several varieties of mango seed is among Mango Cotton Candy, Gedong, Puppet, and Manalagi. Mangoes consumed with how to eat the ripe fruit immediately. However there is also the use of mango fruit salad as well as juicing. There also are making it as a salad ingredient for mango paste mengkal (still young). In addition to possess a sweet taste and refreshing, it turns mango fruit contains many nutrients that are beneficial to health. The fruit is also rich in vitamin E and is believed to contain aphrodisiac, which is a material that can serve to increase libido or sex drive. Here are 9 health benefits of mangoes:

 

Anti Cancer

Anti-cancerogenic and prevent breast cancer, colon and prostate. Antioxidant compounds present in mango fruit has been found to protect against colon cancer, breast, leukemia and prostate.

Lowering Cholesterol

Mangoes are rich in prebiotic dietary fiber. A high level of fiber, pectin and vitamin C helps to lower serum cholesterol levels, especially Low-Density Lipoprotein (bad cholesterol).

Maintaining Eye Health

Mango fruit is a good source of vitamins A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin. Vitamin A helps good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin.

Low Glycemic Index

Glycemic Index Values ​​mango is 51, which is classified in the low category. So, mango does not have a very significant effect in raising your blood sugar levels, so the fruit is quite safe for diabetics, of course in a reasonable amount.

Cleaning the Skin

Forget the myth that eating mangoes can be caused acne! Mangoes can actually act as a skin cleanser, to clean the clogged pores and eliminate acne.

Increase Libido

Manga is a source of vitamin E, which helps regulate hormones and increase libido s3ks.

Healthy Digestion

Mangoes contain enzymes to destroy the protein. Fiber in mango also helps digestion and elimination of acid.