Mangos taste so good that people forget they are also healthy!
Discover how the “king of fruits” can help you, plus fascinating trivia and a few mango cautions and concerns.
* Prevents CancerResearch has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes.
* Lowers CholesterolThe high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff)
* Clears the SkinCan be used both internally and externally for the skin. Mangos clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples.
* Eye HealthOne cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.
* Alkalizes the Whole BodyThe tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.