The benefits of mango are due to the presence of vitamin A, antioxidants, fibers and enzymes in this fruit. The mango has about 52 calories per 100 grams, and an average mango weighs between 300 and 500 grams. Therefore, this is not the ideal fruit for anyone trying to lose weight, especially if it is eaten very often.
The mango can be consumed in the form of juice, jellies, vitamins, green salads, sauces or along with other foods, but it is also not the most suitable fruit for diabetics because it is very sweet.
The benefits of mango include:
- Fight constipation because it has a laxative effect and improves digestion;
- Helps control the pressure because it has soluble fibers and antioxidants that improve the functioning of the arteries;
- Protect cells and prevent cancer because it is rich in antioxidants;
- Improve skin health and protect from the sun, because it has photoprotective action;
- Strengthen the immune system, helping to prevent diseases because it has immunostimulating action;
Despite all the benefits, mango should be avoided by diabetics, or when taking anticoagulant medications.
Nutritional information of the mango
| Components | Amount per 100 g |
| Energy | 52 calories |
| Water | 83.5 g |
| Proteins | 0.5 g |
| Fats | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.7 g |
| Fibers | 2.9 g |
| Vitamin A | 300 mcg |
| Carotene | 1800 mg |
| Potassium | 115 mg |
The mango season is from October to January, where you can find this fruit in almost all free markets and supermarkets, but in the other months of the year you can consume the pulp of the industrialized frozen mango because it has the same benefits.
Recipes with mango
1. Healthy Mango Mousse
This mango mousse has an intense flavor but can be served even for babies because it has no sugar. The more mature the sleeve is, the more tasty the mousse will be, but if desired sweeten to taste before solidifying.
Ingredients
- 4 large, well-ripened sleeves
- 200 ml plain yoghurt with sugar
- 1 sheet of unflavored gelatin dissolved in water
Method of preparation
Beat the ingredients in the blender until uniform, place in a glass container and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve cold.
2. Mango Vitamin
Ingredients
- 2 sliced ripe mangoes
- 1 glass of milk
- ice cubes
- to sweeten use honey or stevia
Method of preparation
Beat the ingredients in the blender and take next. If you prefer, beat the mango and the milk and then strain it and then beat the ice cubes to make it colder, creamy and refreshing.
3. Roasted mango
This recipe is very simple and quick to make being very tasty and a great order for dessert. Simply slice the mango and place on a platter and sprinkle a little bit of coarse salt and bake for about 10 minutes. The mango should be slightly toasted and contrary to what it seems, it is much sweeter.
You can make this recipe with the ripe or green mango.
4. Mango Peel Flan
Ingredients
- 3-shell shells
- 2 glasses of water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup of sugar
Method of preparation
Beat in the blender the mango skins with 1 cup of water and coe. Then dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and then add the juice from the peel of the already cooked mango, add the sugar and bring to the fire for a few minutes until it begins to thicken. Place in small bowls and refrigerate for 4 hours until firm. Serve cold.
Other benefits of mango to health are related to the use of syrup against respiratory problems. In this case, its leaves can be used to combat asthma, in addition to many other recipes that can aid in the treatment of worms, bronchitis, ulcers, gingivitis as it is a natural detoxifier.
