Reasons Why You Should Lick A Mango Every Day

A common nickname for mangoes is
actually ‘the king of fruits’. Beyond the
sweet, luscious taste of mangoes, they
also contain an abundance of
vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
that assure your optimum health.
Mango is rich in fiber, so if you
have at least one mango every day
in your diet, you are almost
guaranteed to prevent constipation,
piles and symptoms of a spastic
colon.
Here are the healthy reasons why
you should be eating a mango
every day.
1. Fights cancer
Antioxidants like quercetin,
isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin,
gallic acid and methylgallat present
in mango protect the body against
colon, breast, leukemia and
prostate cancers.
2. Keeps cholesterol in check
Mango has high level of vitamin C,
pectin and fibres that help to lower
serum cholesterol levels. Fresh
mango is a rich source of
potassium, which is an important
component of cell and body fluids
that helps to control heart rate and
blood pressure.
3. Skin cleanser
Mangoes help you unclog your
pores and add freshness to the
face. Mangoes are applicable to any
skin type. They help clear clogged
pores that cause acne. Just slice a
mango into thin pieces and keep
them on your face for 10 to 15
minutes and then take bath or wash
your face and see the results.
4. Alkalizes the body
According to natural health
school.com, mango is rich in
tartaric acid, malic acid and traces
of citric acid that primarily help in
maintaining the alkali reserve of
the body.
5. Weight loss
Mango has a lot of vitamins and
nutrients that help the body feel
fuller. Also, the fibrous fruit boosts
the digestive function of the body
by burning additional calories,
helping in weight loss.
6. Regulates diabetes
Not only the fruit but the leaves of
mangoes are healthy too. For
people suffering from diabetes, just
boil 5-6 mango leaves in a vessel,
soak it through night and drink the
filtered decoction in the morning.
This is helps in regulating your
insulin levels.
Mango has a low glycemic index
(41-60) so going a little overboard
will not increase your sugar levels.