7 Amazing Reasons…Why You Should Eat Mangoes Everyday

Mango is a delicious fruit. It can be used in different cuisines. Aside from the taste, it is not the only good thing about this fruit. Check out the article we found at Living Traditionally.

1. Fights cancer
Mangos are rich in polyphenols, which play a role in fighting free radicals and protecting against cell damage, which could lead to cancer . Additionally, mangos have high levels of flavonoids like beta-carotene and alpha-carotene, which help fight and prevent certain types of cancers.

2. Reduces blood pressure
Mangoes contain high potassium levels that help lower blood pressure .

3. Keeps your skin young
Mangoes are rich in antioxidants.  They also protect your skin against the harmful free radicals which cause premature aging. Vitamin C  in mangoes helps in curing pimples and acne.

4. Alkalizes the body

Mangoes contain tartaric acid, malic acid and citric acid that  help alkalize the body.

5. Weight loss
Studies are being conducted to show that mango can aid in reducing body fat.

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.

7. Aphrodisiac
Mango has aphrodisiac qualities and is also called the ‘love fruit’. Mangoes increase the virility in men.

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