8 amazing health benefits of mango

Some general information about mango

For every Vietnamese person, there is no one who does not know it.

Originating from South Asia and Southeast Asia, mangoes belong to the Anacardiaceae family with many different varieties.

Regarding ingredients, according to experts, each 100g of mango has about 60 kcal, very little fat as well as sodium or saturated cholesterol.

It is also a fruit that contains many vitamins such as: A, C and many minerals: potassium, magnesium, copper.

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Improve immunity

Mango is rich in vitamin C – an important ingredient that helps strengthen the immune system.

Improve digestion

The fiber content in mangoes not only helps food move easily through the digestive system but also prevents constipation and other digestive problems.

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Although mangos are naturally sweet, they are a high-fiber, low-calorie fruit.

Mango contains vitamins C, E and antioxidants that are very good for beautifying the skin.

Mangoes also contain provitamin A, beta-carotene, which helps improve skin elasticity, making skin smoother and brighter.

Prevent

Antioxidants in mango such as quercetin, fisetin, gallic acid and methyl gallate help prevent the growth of cancer cells.

Supports brain function

Mangoes provide vitamin B6 – an essential substance for brain and nervous system function.

Control diabetes

Although mango has a sweet taste, it is a fruit with a low glycemic index.

Notes when using mango

Although the benefits of mango for the body are great, not everyone can eat mango.

Don’t eat too much

Eating too much mango can cause some digestive problems such as bloating, nausea, diarrhea…

For people with diabetes, although mango is a fiber-rich fruit that causes blood sugar levels to increase slowly, eating too much can still increase this index.

Some people should not eat it

Here are some cases where you should be careful with mangoes:

• People with inherent allergies: Mango peel contains urushiol, a substance that can cause itching and redness.
• People with kidney disease: mango is not good for people with kidney disease.
• People with skin diseases: People with rashes, ulcers or pus-filled wounds should limit eating mangoes.
• Overweight people and dieters: eat only a moderate amount.

With the uses of mango as mentioned above and many different ways to prepare it, you should use mango appropriately to supplement nutrients for the body.