BENEFITS OF MANGO

Mangoes have an edge over several summer fruits.

One medium sized mango provides about:

107 Calories

0.84 g Protein

28 g Carbohydrate

0.45 g Total Fat

3 g Fiber

6425 IU Vitamin A

45.7mg Vitamin C

18 mg Magnesium

300 mg Potassium

20 g Calcium

0 g Cholesterol

0 g Saturated fat

Nutrition Facts and Information about Mango:

Mango is a good source of minerals such as copper and potassium. It contains traces of magnesium, manganese, selenium, calcium, iron, and phosphorus.

Vitamin Content:

Mango is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Vitamin C content is more in raw mango as compared to that in ripe mango. It also has traces of Vitamin E, Vitamin B and Vitamin K.

Calorific Content of Mango:

100g of mango contains about 75 calories. Raw mangoes contain starch, which is converted into sugar as the fruit ripens. These sugars are very useful in weight gain when consumed with milk, which is rich in proteins.

Health Benefits of Mango:

The nutritional value of mango makes it good for weight gain, eye disorders, hair loss, heat stroke, prickly heat, diabetes, bacterial infections, sinusitis, piles, indigestion, constipation, morning sickness, diarrhea, dysentery, scurvy, spleen enlargement, liver disorders. They contain more fibre than other fruits.

Uses of Mango:

For making juices, squash, Mango shake, jam and salads.

Quick Mango Shake

Ingredients

1 mango [ pulp ]

1 cup fresh curd

2 tablespoon sugar

Ice cubes

Method

Blend all the ingredients in a mixie until smooth. Pour it into tall glasses and serve immediately.

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It's advisable not to have more than two mangoes in a day, paricularly if watching calories.

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