1. Some general information about mango

For every Vietnamese person, surely everyone knows about mango. This is not only a shade tree commonly grown in families and residential areas, mangoes are also loved by many people for their sweet taste and attractive aroma. Not only that, this is also an indispensable fruit in the Tet fruit tray of many families.

Originating in South Asia and Southeast Asia, mangoes belong to the Anacardiaceae family with a variety of different types.

In terms of nutritional composition, according to experts, every 100g of mango has about 60 kcal, very little fat as well as saturated sodium or cholesterol. Not only that, they can provide up to 1.6g of fiber in the recommended daily diet of humans.

This is also a fruit that contains many vitamins, such as: A, C and various minerals: potassium, magnesium, copper. In addition, substances such as quercetin, beta-carotene and astragalin in mangoes give them very strong antioxidant properties, while neutralizing free radicals, thereby preventing aging, cancer or cardiovascular disease.

 2. Benefits of mangoes for our health

According to scientists, the benefits of mangoes for human health can be listed as follows:

Good for the eyes

Because it is very rich in vitamin A, according to calculations, a plate of mangoes can provide the body with up to 25% of the daily vitamin A requirement. Thanks to that, this is an abundant source of natural vitamin A, which can help prevent eye diseases such as night blindness, keratitis, dry eyes or other refractive errors.

Good for digestion

The enzymes in mangoes can help break down proteins, making the digestive process more convenient and easier. Not only that, because of the high fiber content, they also help soothe the stomach and prevent constipation.

 Helps skin become healthier

According to studies, eating mangoes regularly can make the skin healthier and more elastic thanks to vitamins such as A and C. Some people also use the flesh of the mango to rub on their face for a few minutes and then wash it off to tighten pores. However, because it contains sugar, people with allergic skin or acne should not use this method.

 Preventing the risk of cancer

Phenol in mangoes can bind to the carbon atoms of the benzene ring, providing cancer prevention effects. In addition, the water-soluble fiber in mangoes and the abundant amount of vitamin C also provide very strong antioxidant effects. From there, it helps protect cells and avoid the effects of free radicals.

Suitable for people with diabetes

Effects on diabetes

Because it can balance insulin levels in the blood, people with diabetes can take a few mango leaves, boil them and leave them overnight so that the essence from the leaves is dissolved in the water. The next morning, you can drink this water to treat diabetes at home.

 In addition, the glycemic index in mango is low, so eating mango in moderation will not increase blood sugar levels.

Good for fertility

Mangoes are rich in vitamin E, which can help regulate sex hormones, making fertility better.

For anemia

For people with anemia or pregnant women, mangoes can be one of the foods that help supplement iron well. Along with that, vitamin C in mangoes also helps the body absorb iron from other foods better.

Therefore, this is also a fruit that menopausal women should increase daily to replenish blood and reduce symptoms of fatigue and weakness.

Good for enhancing memory

Coming from the effects of glutamine acid in mango because they can promote the activity and circulation of blood cells, thereby improving memory ability.

Preventing stroke, exhaustion

Mango juice when mixed with salt, fennel seeds, can be an effective remedy to prevent and treat stroke or exhaustion due to heat in the summer.

Good for the fetus

Folic acid along with some other minerals such as potassium, calcium, vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, ... are all beneficial substances for pregnant women, can help prevent the risk of birth defects for the fetus.

3. Notes when using mango

Although the benefits of mango for the body are great, not everyone can eat mango. Here are some notes to make the best use of the benefits of mango for health.

Do not eat too much

Eating too much mango can cause some digestive problems, such as: bloating, nausea, diarrhea, ... due to the high amount of carbohydrates in mango, which can ferment, causing damage to digestion.

For people with diabetes, although mango is a fruit rich in fiber, causing blood sugar to increase slowly, if eaten too much, it can still cause this index to increase. Not to mention that when peeling, the amount of fiber in mango will decrease. Therefore, people with diabetes should eat an appropriate amount as recommended.

Some people should not eat

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

● People with allergies: Mango peel contains urushiol, a substance that can cause rashes, itching, and redness. Therefore, if you are allergic, you should avoid eating the peel.