Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean your skin, and make the perfect snack. Here are 17 healthy reasons why you should be eating a mango every day.

Nutrition chart
One cup of mangoes (225 gms contain) contains the following percentages that apply to daily value.
105 calories
76 percent vitamin C (antioxidant and immune booster)
25 percent vitamin A (antioxidant and vision)
11 percent vitamin B6 plus other B vitamins (hormone production in brain and heart disease prevention)
9 percent healthy probiotic fibre
9 percent copper (copper is a co-factor for many vital enzymes plus production of red blood cells)
7 percent potassium (to balance out our high sodium intake)
4 percent magnesium

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.

7. Aphrodisiac
Mango has aphrodisiac qualities and is also called the ‘love fruit’. Mangoes increase the virility in men. Vitamin E, which is abundantly present in mangoes, helps to regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive.

8. Eye care
Did you know that mango is rich in vitamin A. One cup of sliced mangoes equals 25% intake of your daily need of vitamin A. Mangoes help in promoting good eye sight, fights dry eyes and also prevent night blindness.

9. Helps in digestion
Mango contains enzymes that help in breaking down protein. The fibrous nature of mango helps in digestion and elimination. It is is rich in pre-biotic dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals.

10. Heat stroke
When the sun is bogging you down this summer, just chop of a mango in a juicer; add a little water and a tbsp of sugar free or honey. This juice will instantly cool you down and prevent heat stroke.

11. Strengthens your immune
The deadly combination of vitamin C, vitamin A and 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your immune system healthy.

12. Body scrub
Make a paste of mashed mango, honey and milk and use as a body scrub, you will feel that your skin is tender and smooth.

13. Aids concentration and memory
Studying for exams? This fruit is rich in glutamine acid– an important protein for concentration and memory. Feed mangoes to children who find it difficult to concentrate on studies.

14. High iron for women
Mango is rich in iron, hence it is a great natural solution for people suffering from anemia. Menopausal and pregnant women can indulge in mangoes as this will increase their iron levels and calcium at the same time.

15. Reduces Kidney Stones 
In Chinese medicine, mangoes are considered sweet and sour with a cooling energy also capable of reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.

16. Perfect Snack
Instead of snacking on unhealthy chips and cookies, why not feast on slices of mangoes instead. They are perhaps one of the tastiest dehydrated fruits of all.

17. Stomach Tonic 
Before going to bed put some 10 or 15 mango leaves in warm water and close it with lid. The next day morning filter the water and drink it in empty stomach. Do this regularly.

 

by Mae Chan
PreventDisease.com

Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean your skin, and make the perfect snack. Here are 17 healthy reasons why you should be eating a mango every day.

Nutrition chart
One cup of mangoes (225 gms contain) contains the following percentages that apply to daily value.
105 calories
76 percent vitamin C (antioxidant and immune booster)
25 percent vitamin A (antioxidant and vision)
11 percent vitamin B6 plus other B vitamins (hormone production in brain and heart disease prevention)
9 percent healthy probiotic fibre
9 percent copper (copper is a co-factor for many vital enzymes plus production of red blood cells)
7 percent potassium (to balance out our high sodium intake)
4 percent magnesium

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.

7. Aphrodisiac
Mango has aphrodisiac qualities and is also called the ‘love fruit’. Mangoes increase the virility in men. Vitamin E, which is abundantly present in mangoes, helps to regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive.

8. Eye care
Did you know that mango is rich in vitamin A. One cup of sliced mangoes equals 25% intake of your daily need of vitamin A. Mangoes help in promoting good eye sight, fights dry eyes and also prevent night blindness.

9. Helps in digestion
Mango contains enzymes that help in breaking down protein. The fibrous nature of mango helps in digestion and elimination. It is is rich in pre-biotic dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals.

10. Heat stroke
When the sun is bogging you down this summer, just chop of a mango in a juicer; add a little water and a tbsp of sugar free or honey. This juice will instantly cool you down and prevent heat stroke.

11. Strengthens your immune
The deadly combination of vitamin C, vitamin A and 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your immune system healthy.

12. Body scrub
Make a paste of mashed mango, honey and milk and use as a body scrub, you will feel that your skin is tender and smooth.

13. Aids concentration and memory
Studying for exams? This fruit is rich in glutamine acid– an important protein for concentration and memory. Feed mangoes to children who find it difficult to concentrate on studies.

14. High iron for women
Mango is rich in iron, hence it is a great natural solution for people suffering from anemia. Menopausal and pregnant women can indulge in mangoes as this will increase their iron levels and calcium at the same time.

15. Reduces Kidney Stones 
In Chinese medicine, mangoes are considered sweet and sour with a cooling energy also capable of reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.

16. Perfect Snack
Instead of snacking on unhealthy chips and cookies, why not feast on slices of mangoes instead. They are perhaps one of the tastiest dehydrated fruits of all.

17. Stomach Tonic 
Before going to bed put some 10 or 15 mango leaves in warm water and close it with lid. The next day morning filter the water and drink it in empty stomach. Do this regularly.

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There’s no denying that Americans love avocados. During Superbowl festivities alone, 79 million pounds of avocados are eaten. That’s roughly 158 million avocados!

This fat-filled fruit tastes so delicious that it seems like it can’t be good for you! Luckily, that couldn’t be further from the truth – avocados are bursting with nutrients and offer a myriad of health benefits.

In fact, research shows that people who eat avocados tend to be generally healthier, with a much higher nutrient intake and lower Body Mass Index than those who don’t.

So don’t just limit your avocado consumption to Superbowl season…you’ll be missing out on these 20 great health benefits if you do!

Nutrient Rich

Avocados are an incredibly rich source of nutrients and offer nearly 20 vitamins and mineralsin every serving. Of your Recommended Daily Values (RDV), one avocado typically contains:

• 53% Vitamin K
• 41% Folate
• 33% Vitamin C
• 28% Pantothenic Acid
• 28% Potassium
• 26% Vitamin B6
• 21% Vitamin E
• 19% Copper

A Source of Healthy Fats

Although the fat content of avocados is high, they contain ‘good fats’ including monounsaturated fat.

This type of fat can reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack along with the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.

Manage Your Weight

Surprisingly, eating avocados may actually help you lose weight!

A study, published in the Nutrition Journal, found that eating just half an avocado with lunch helped overweight people feel satisfied and full for longer after eating.

Participants reported a 40% less desire to eat over a three hour period, and a 28% less desire over a five hour period after the meal. They were also more satisfied after their meal and had less desire to snack!

Prevent Diabetes

Avocados appear to be helpful in regulating blood sugar levels.

Keeping blood sugar levels stable is important in reducing your risk of diabetes – a disease that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates will affect 40% of Americans at some point during their lives.

After eating half an avocado with lunch, participants had their blood glucose and insulin levelsmeasured at specific intervals.

Even though adding avocado to the meal increased its calorie and carbohydrate content, participants showed no increase in blood sugar levels when compared with those who ate a standard lunch with no avocado.

Fight Inflammation

Chronic inflammation in the body is thought to be responsible for asthma, allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer … and most of today’s modern diseases.

Avocado might just help fight inflammation, thanks to its oleic acid content – the monounsaturated fat in olive oil that’s responsible for much of its healthful properties.

Oleic acid has been linked with reduced inflammation in several studies.

Eye Health

If you’ve read the article ‘14 Foods That Will Save Your Eyesight’ you’ll know just how important the nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin are in fighting macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness in the US.

The only way to get lutein and zeaxanthin into our bodies is through diet, which is why we need to eat more foods rich in these phytonutrients.

And guess what?

One study has shown that avocados are the best source of lutein among the top 20 fruits most regularly consumed. They’re also a good source of zeaxanthin so eat up for better eye health!

Healthy Skin and Hair

With healthy fats and inflammation fighting properties, avocado can give you smooth skin andglossy hair.

One fruit also contains over 20% of your daily dose of Vitamin E which protects body tissue from damage by free radicals, thought to play a role in aging.

Instead of buying expensive Vitamin E enriched skincare creams, eat avocados or try avocado oil and fight aging from within!

Lower Cholesterol Levels

One in three American adults suffer with high cholesterol, doubling their risk of heart disease. Luckily, there are many natural ways to lower cholesterol levels.

Research has found that eating avocados regularly may be one of those ways. Avocados can reduce total cholesterol levels significantly, lower blood triglycerides, and lower LDL cholesterol (the bad) while increasing HDL cholesterol (the good).

Recommended Reading: 21 Foods That Naturally Unclog Arteries

Improve Nutrient Absorption

When it comes to vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, it doesn’t matter how much we eat. It really doesn’t!

What matters is how much we absorb.

Some nutrients are fat soluble, meaning they need to be combined with fat in order for our bodies to assimilate them. Examples of fat-soluble nutrients include Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K, along with certain antioxidants.

Adding half an avocado to a salad of spinach, lettuce and carrots saw participants absorb the antioxidants alpha-carotene 8.3 times, beta-carotene 13.6 times and lutein 4.3 times better than those who ate the salad without avocado.

Role in Cancer Fighting

A small piece of research points to avocado being beneficial in fighting cancer.

One study has shown that avocado extract may stop or slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Another has shown that it may help reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.

However, these studies are limited so it may be best to just enjoy avocado for the wealth of other benefits it brings.

Recommended Reading: 15 Surprising Every Day Things That Increase Your Cancer Risk

Strong Bones

While you’ll need more than an avocado to build and retain strong bones, eating this fruit regularly might give you a helping hand.

Avocados contain a good helping of bone-healthy nutrients including Vitamin K, copper and folate.

Mix your avocado with a variety of other fruits and vegetables for the best bones you can build – several studies prove that eating fresh produce benefits bone health in both men and women of all ages.

Pain Relief

Avocado extract has been proven to reduce symptoms of arthritis of the bones (osteoarthritis).

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory benefits, it may even relieve other sorts of inflammatory-related aches and pains too.

For other natural methods of pain relief see here.

Improve Digestion

Fiber is an important component of any balanced diet – it keeps your digestive system running smoothly.

Even though fruits and veggies are absolutely loaded with fiber, it’s something that most Americans don’t get enough of!

Aim to hit your fiber target by eating more avocado – one fruit contains 13 grams, around 54% of your recommended daily fiber intake!

Important for Expecting Mothers

According to What to Expect, avocados are one of the most important foods that pregnant women can eat. They’re loaded with folate, potassium, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.

In particular, folate is really important for expectant mums…it’s essential for the healthy development of the fetus in early pregnancy, while Vitamin B6 helps with the baby’s tissue and brain growth and eases morning sickness.

Control Blood Pressure

According to the American Heart Association, a diet rich in natural sources of potassium is important for controlling blood pressure, thanks to potassium’s ability to reduce the effects of sodium in the body.

Avocados are a great natural source of potassium – with one fruit containing 28% of your recommended daily potassium intake.

However, don’t forget that avocados are a high fat food and excess weight does your blood pressure levels no favors. If you’re adding avocado to your diet, make sure you reduce your fat intake in other areas to balance things out.

An Energy Boost

Adding an avocado to your lunchtime meal may help you avoid the 3pm slump! Of all three macronutrients (carbs, protein, fats), fat is the most concentrated source of energy for our bodies.

Healthy fats provide a slow, steady stream of energy so you can power right through the workday. In addition, when they’re eaten along with a carbohydrate, they slow the digestion of the carbs, meaning you won’t suffer the energy-zapping sugar crash that typically follows simple carbs like white bread.

Improve Immunity

Avocados are a great source of the B vitamins, which help you fight off illness and infection. They also give you plenty of Vitamin C and E – both natural immune boosters.

Vitamin C is so important for our wellbeing that Dr Mark Moyad of the University of Michigan claims that ‘high blood levels of vitamin C may be the ideal nutrition marker for overall health’.

Enhance Your Mood

An avocado a day might cheer you up thanks to its vitamin and mineral content – especially potassium and folate.

Some studies have found a link between a lack of potassium and depression. A review of several scientific studies on the relationship between sodium, magnesium and potassium in depressed patients, found that depressed men and women all had low levels of potassium.

A 1993 study found similar – depressed patients exhibited lower potassium levels than healthy people did.

Folate, too, is important to stave off low mood and signs of depression, something researchers have recognized since the 1960s.

Brain Food

Copper is a brain stimulant, which is why avocados can be classed as a brain food. After all, they do contain almost 20% of your daily copper needs.

This often neglected mineral is directly linked with higher thought processes and creative or ‘out of the box’ thinking.

Delicious & Versatile

Aside from all the incredible health benefits avocado can bring you, let’s not forget that it’s an incredibly delicious fruit which can be used in a variety of ways.

Sure, you can eat it in guacamole, or add it to salads and sandwiches. But you should know it can be used a whole lot more creatively than that!

Are you aware of the health benefits of mangosteen? Its benefits are amazing and although many fruits have got all the characteristics to enhance our diet as well as overall wellness, only a few fruits are also able to give a boost to our defence system and revitalize the whole body just like this antioxidant does.

 

So, what is mangosteen? Is called the queen of fruits and is best-known with regard to it's benefits and properties.

Is an exotic fruit that grows in the East of Asia where is original. This particular unique tree is only able to grow exactly where the weather conditions are fairly hot, doesn't tolerate cold conditions, and grows at a really slow speed.

Mangosteen trees reach their height at about 10 years and could be up to about eighty ft tall. Its juice is actually a tropical fruit juice drink produced by the liquefying of the seeds, skin as well as flesh of this exotic fruit.

This fruit is around the size of an apple and that have an extremely dense skin with a snow-white coloured interior.

 

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This antioxidant fruit is useful to just about anybody who eats it. Even more importantly it's packed with antioxidants, which is certainly effective to delay the aging process as well as  aging skin.

It also contains vitamins and minerals like: fibbers, potassium, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, B2, B6 and vitamin C.

Another distinctive substance that we can find in this fruit are Xanthones. These are chemical compounds, that helps the defence system for the total well-being of the mind and body.

Despite the fact that there isn't any particular research that mangosteen juice will work as a cure regarding cancer, there has been experiments carried out that report that the juice is amazingly full of anti-oxidants.

Actually, there has been early clinical tests performed that report that it could help to relieve acne. Other studies made on rats indicates that additional studies should be performed to find out if it can be beneficial to help prevent cancer in people.

The health benefits of mangosteen juice- On the other hand basic research demonstrates that drinking this juice can certainly improve your absorption of vitamins and minerals, consequently fortifying your entire immune system.

Its juice has been used for hundreds of years as a cure, particularly in areas along the fruit's native regions, like Thailand.

This fruit continues to be frequently praised of possessing the benefits of an anti-histamine, anti-aging ointment, anti-biotic, anti-viral, as well as anti-inflammatory.

In addition to this, it's been proven to aid several health conditions, like high blood pressure levels, diabetic issues, immune deficiency, and also fibromyalgia syndrome.

Mangosteen extract has also been commonly recognized for being valuable in treating arthritis, acid dyspepsia, mild asthma, otitis external and also eczema.

It's regarded as being at the least just as beneficial and useful as many medicinal agents, and diabetic patients particularly are significantly favouring it's use.

A lot of diabetics claim using mangosteen has lower their particular requirement for insulin drastically. Therefore, this is really a fruit with many potentially wonderful benefits for health.

Add Mangosteen To Your Diet

To obtain all the health benefits of mangosteen there are 3 ways it can be consumed: fresh as well as dried, and it can be converted into a yummy mouth watering fruit juice.

When consumed often, the many benefits of the mangosteen will certainly show very quickly and you'll be able to notice the wonderful properties of this amazing fruit right away.

As a way to really feel more healthy, revitalized as well as full of energy you need to ingest this fruit often in its purely natural form with no preservative chemicals or artificial additives. Few other fruits would be similar or be a substitute for the huge benefits of mangosteen juice.

Lastly, you should understand that eating properly will definitely improve your overall health and skin, and is also equally important to learn the effect and value of nutritious fruits to ensure you can select the ones that are the certainly the most effective.

As you can see mangosteen and health really go together and the sooner you incorporate this antioxidant fruit to your diet the sooner you will feel the great health benefits of mangosteen.

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