mardi 15 septembre 2015

Let's Get to Know "The King of Fruit" - The Mango

People who can't do without their favorite mango smoothies recipes probably know a thing or two about mangoes. This amazingly sweet, tangy fruit has many different varieties and they grow abundantly in tropical countries such as India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. There are also varieties of mangos found in parts of Africa.
If you prefer fresh fruit for your mango smoothies recipes, make the most of the freshest produce when the fruit is in season during the months of April to August. There is so much sweetness packed in the juicy flesh of ripe mangoes and that's why it's a popular smoothie ingredient. On the other hand, unripe mangoes have a tangy, sour flavor that some people salivate over. The pleasant after-taste that is left in the mouth after eating a mango is incomparable, and so it is no wonder that there are many people who have singled out this fruit as their favorite.
You may be a fan of mango smoothies, and you might know a lot about this wonderful fruit, but here are a few important things that you may not yet know.
Allow us to shed a bit of light on why mango has been crowned, "The King of Fruit." First of all, the mango is a very delicious fruit. But surely that's not enough to propel it to royal status. The heart of the matter is the high vitamin and mineral content of the fruit. It is definitely one of the healthiest fruits around, and that's worthy of a royal status.
Here's a few more information on the nutrients contained in this luscious, golden tropical fruit that makes every bite of it good for your health.
· Mango has a calming effect due to its Gamma-Amino Butyric acid (GABA) content. GABA has an inhibitory effect on the brain.
· Mango has copper, zinc, and manganese which are essential in numerous bodily processes.
· These are the vitamins that mangoes contain: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
· These are the other minerals found in mangoes: Selenium, Iron, and Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphorus
· Phenolic compound found in mangoes are potent anti-oxidants. These substances are essential in the prevention of oxidative damage to human cells.
· The high fiber content of mangoes makes them very good at preventing constipation and promoting regular bowel movement.
These are just some of the reasons why mango is king. Its amazing array of bioactive compounds, fiber, and nutrients is difficult to surpass. No other fruit can boast of such a long list of health benefits than the mango.
Learn a few mango smoothie recipes today and enjoy better health.
If you are struggling with blood sugar fluctuation, a few mango smoothies recipes can be helpful in controlling blood sugar levels (other ingredients must be taken into account, for sure). In the meantime, if you are concerned about not gaining too much weight, there are also non-fattening mango smoothies recipes that you can prepare. It might interest you to know that some research findings have determined that mango flesh has a significant non-fattening effect. Mango is being considered as a viable alternative to lipid-lowering medications based on how it influences fat metabolism.
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