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Mangoes are edible stone fruit of the tropical tree Mangifera indica. There are numerous cultivars of mangoes worldwide which varies in sizes, shapes, skin colour, sweetness and colour of the flesh.
Mangoes can be eaten raw, used as a topping on ice cream in making juices, smoothies and ice creams.
Mangoes have numerous health benefits. It is rich in anti-oxidants like methyl gallate, Gallic acid, Isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin and Quercetin which protects the body against different cancers (breast, colon, prostrate) and leukaemia.
Mangoes are sweet fruit with essential nutrients such as fibre, Vitamin C and pectin that helps to control the level of cholesterol in the body. Fibres enhance the digestion of food and prevent stomach related problems.
Mangoes soothes the skin, it cleanses the skin and helps treat all forms of pores making the skin to look healthy and flawless. Mangoes are rich sources of tartaric, Malic and Citric acids which helps to reduce the acidity of the body. It is also referred to as a love fruit because of it’s Aphrodisiac attributes.
Mango has Vitamin A which improves the eye sight thereby preventing night blindness and related eye problems. They contains carotenoids and other essential nutrients that boosts the immune system.
