Mango is considered the king of fruits here in India. Given its popularity, taste and amazing health benefits it proves it worth being the same. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the mango season to arrive and to enjoy the juicy delicacy in its true and many different forms. Mango is native to India and Southeast Asia and has been cultivated for over 4,000 years. There are hundreds of types of mango, each with a unique taste, shape, size and color. Here is Dr.Siddhi Deshpande - Takalkar, from Nutriworks one of the best dieticians in Pune explaining Nutrients and health benefits of Mango.
Here is approximate nutritional value of mango:
(Values according to of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI))
- Calories: 99
- Protein: 1.4 grams
- Carbs: 24.7 grams
- Fat: 0.6 grams
- Dietary fiber: 2.6 grams
- Vitamin C: 67%
- Copper: 20%
- Folate: 18%
- Vitamin B6: 11.6%
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Vitamin E: 9.7%
- Vitamin B5: 6.5%
- Vitamin K: 6%
- Niacin: 7%
- Potassium: 6%
- Riboflavin: 5%
- Manganese: 4.5%
- Thiamine: 4%
- Magnesium: 4%
Following are the properties of Mango:
Mangoes are high in Anti oxidants. Mangoes are packed with polyphenols, I.e. a plant compound that functions as antioxidants. These antioxidants are really helpful against free radical damage, protecting your body from chronic diseases.
Mangoes boost immunity, with so many good nutrients packed inside one delicious mango, it sure does help in increasing and boosting immunity. They are also said to improve heart health. Mangoes help release fatty acids and promotes lower blood pressure.
Improved digestion is another one of the many amazing properties of mango, they contain an enzyme called amylases which helps in digestion.
Mangoes are really great for your hair and skin and they work wonders for your eye help.
So these were some diet tips given by one of the best dietician in Pune. For more such tips and any other query contact diet consultant at Nutriworks Pune.
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