Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Health Benefits of Mango


Health Benefits of Mango:
  1. Mangoes contain phenols, this phenolic compound have powerful antioxidant and anticancer abilities.
  2. Mango is high in iron, pregnant women and people with anemia are advised to eat this fruit regularly.
  3. Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin.
  4. It is also valuable to combat acidity and poor digestion.
  5. Mango is high in antioxidant and low in carbohydrates.
  6. Mango is a rich source of vitamin A(beta-carotene), E and Selenium which help to protect against heart disease and other ailments.
Other cases where Mango is beneficial:
  • Kidney problems including nephritis.
  • Fever
  • Respiratory problems
  • Constipation

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

  • Vitamin A : 6,350 I.U.
  • Vitamin B : Thiamine .06 mg.;
  • Vitamin C : 41 mg.
  • Calcium : 9 mg.
  • Phosphorus : 13 mg.
  • Protein : .7 gm.
  • Calories : 66

CREDIT: len7288@Hubpages

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