Pure mango juiceprovides a rich boost of vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and quick energy, but it should be consumed in moderation due to its high natural sugar content.
Most users agree that while pure mango juice offers several health perks, it lacks the full fiber of a whole fruit and can cause blood sugar spikes if overconsumed.
Key Benefits of Pure Mango Juice
Vitamin Boost: Packs high levels of Vitamin C for immune and skin support, plus provitamin A (beta-carotene) for eye health.
Antioxidant Support: Contains plant compounds like mangiferin and phenolic antioxidants that help fight cellular damage and reduce mild inflammation.
Quick Energy: Delivers easily digestible carbohydrates that work well for post-workout recovery or a fast physical recharge.
Blood Pressure Regulation: Supplies potassium, which helps maintain healthy fluid balance and heart function.
Risks and Hidden Drawbacks
Sugar and Calorie Concentration: One cup contains around 30 grams of sugar, which can lead to rapid weight gain or blood sugar spikes if not managed.
Loss of Dietary Fiber: Juicing removes most of the beneficial pulp and fiber found in whole mangoes, reducing feelings of fullness (satiety).
Glycemic Impact: People managing diabetes, prediabetes, or weight goals can experience sharp glucose responses.
Best Practices for Drinking Mango Juice
Portion Control: Limit servings to small amounts (120–180 mL or 4–6 fl oz per sitting).
Choose 100% Pure: Pick brands with no added sugars or stick to fresh, homemade juice that retains some pulp.
Pair with Protein or Fat: Drink it alongside a meal or a handful of nuts to slow down sugar absorption and prevent sudden energy crashes.
Opt for Whole Fruit: Eating an actual mango is always superior for maximizing fiber and keeping your metabolism stable.
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FOR the better or worse, Muslim convert preacher Ridhuan Tee Abdullah has probably made his political ambition open for the first time with an insinuation of unseating DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming who is currently the Teluk Intan MP during the forthcoming 16th General Election (GE16).
This follows a one-liner Facebook post by the Muafakat Nassioal deputy president that “am feeling like returning to my hometown whereby my school used to be near Teluk Intan to take on that ultra kiasu harbi (his moniker to attack non-Muslim political enemies)”.
Apparently, his statement received immediately thumbs-up from supporters who encouraged him to continue harbouring such ambition, even claiming that Malay voters there would give him strong support.
Some described Teluk Intan as a suitable parliamentary constituency – given he is a Perakian by virtue of being born in Bagan Datuk which is just 35km away – as opposed to his opponent who spent the first dozen years of his life in Kota Bharu, the capital of Kelantan.
Editor’s Note: According to MyCensus 2020 shared by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Bumiputera make up 49.9% of Teluk Intan’s 103.065 population with Chinese (32.6%) and Indians (16.9%).
“99% of Malays in the Teluk Intan parliamentary constituency will definitely accord their strong support,” cheered a Teluk Intan resident with another mocked that “the 1% who doesn’t support belongs to the munafik (hypocritical) Malay faction of liberal PH (Pakatan Harapan)”.
The more pious of commenters in the post that amassed 13.3K likes, 1.3K comments and 245 shares at the time of writing reckoned that “God has already touched his (Ridhuan’s) heart starting with pure feeling and intention”
Mission of de-throning DAP
Amid negative reception from detractors who poked fun at his desire, one fan from Taiping even rallied Ridhuan who has been with Muafakat Nasional since joining its supreme council on December 15, 2022 to march forward with the likelihood of “being the first Malaysian PM of Chinese origin”.
Well, nothing is impossible in politics give DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke could lose in his defence of the Chennah seat a fourth time during the recent Negeri Sembilan state election, observed one commenter from Ipoh while another attributed Nga’s previous victory to “Malay votes having split four ways”.
Interestingly, the reception towards Ridhuan’s election debut attracted cynicism on the FB post by political platform Unofficial Info who reiterated that “for now, it’s still just a hint without any official announcement that he’ll be a candidate for any party”.
“But one thing seems clear. GE16 is not even close, Ridhuan Tee has already started looking for a platform,” added the poster with an insinuation that the former Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) professor who was previously tied to the Institute for Research on Product and Malay-Islamic Civilisation (INSPIRE) – could only be testing the waters doing so for clickbait’s sake.
Here even his so-called brethren albeit from presumably the Madani faction teased Ridhuan for “being lustful to be a wakil rakyat”.
“Have doors to earn a living shut on you? Make sure you don’t lose your deposit,” jibed one Johorean commenter with fans of the preacher quickly backing him up as daring to speak up in the quest to defend Islam and preserving Muslim brotherhood.
Another commenter chided Ridhuan for calling his enemies with the derogatory “ultra-kiasu harbi” label when in fact he “possesses the most kiasu attitude”.
“He has for years embraced Islam for decades (since age 20; he’s now 61) but still doesn’t understand moderation,” jibed the Sarawakian netizen.
Naib presiden berkata tanpa gabungan sukar Bersatu bergerak sendirian.
Naib Presiden Bersatu Ahmad Faizal Azumu, berkata kedudukan parti perlu diperkukuhkan sambil menyifatkan PN semakin ‘melupakan’ partinya.
PETALING JAYA: Naib Presiden Bersatu Ahmad Faizal Azumu mengakui partinya memerlukan gabungan bagi berdepan pilihan raya terutama pada PRN Melaka.
Katanya, kedudukan parti perlu diperkukuhkan sambil menyifatkan Perikatan Nasional (PN) semakin ‘melupakan’ Bersatu.
“Secara umum, kita perlu ada gabungan. Tanpa gabungan, memang susahlah kita hendak bergerak sendirian.
“Kerana kekuatan bahagian-bahagian di Melaka itu sendiri belum cukup untuk kami bergerak sendiri,” katanya kepada Utusan Malaysia.
Namun, Ahmad Faizal enggan mengulas sama ada gabungan dimaksudkan itu bersama PN atau sebaliknya.
“Rasanya, PN semakin melupakan kami. Kami ini orang baik, kami tidak lupakan orang,” katanya.
Mengenai penggunaan lambang bunga raya pada PRN akan datang, beliau berkata, perkara itu masih belum diputuskan kepimpinan parti.
“Belum ada keputusan daripada pimpinan parti. Kita akan tetapkan nanti. Buat masa ini, kami masih menilai kekuatan di semua kawasan dan saya sendiri telah turun membuat audit atau naziran ke semua bahagian di seluruh negeri Melaka.” - FMT
Tan Peck Leong says wider take-up of the existing 300-litre entitlement will give Putrajaya a clearer picture of actual demand.
Tan Peck Leong says while calls for a higher quota are understandable, any increase should be data-driven to avoid undermining BUDI Diesel’s efforts to curb leakages.
PETALING JAYA: The government should determine which users genuinely need more fuel before implementing a blanket 500-litre diesel subsidy quota in rural Sabah and Sarawak, an economist says.
Universiti Teknologi Mara economist Tan Peck Leong pointed out that actual consumption data is already available to help the government decide on the quantum.
“It may be premature to push for a 500-litre quota when many eligible users have yet to take up the additional 100 litres that have been allocated,” he told FMT.
“Until there is wider take-up, it will be difficult to get a clear picture of actual demand and determine whether a higher quota is really necessary,” he added.
Tan Peck Leong.
On July 20, Kuamut assemblyman Masiung Banah called for an increase in the monthly subsidised diesel quota from 200 litres to 500 litres for users in rural Sabah.
He said a return journey between Kuamut and Kota Kinabalu could take six to seven hours, with residents in the interior also facing long distances, difficult terrain and limited access to urban services.
However, it has been reported that about 71,000 of some 120,000 eligible pickup and jeep owners in Sabah have yet to submit applications for the 100-litre increase in quota, which would raise their monthly entitlement to 300 litres.
Tan said Masiung’s demand was understandable given the difficulties faced by rural communities, but a blanket increase would defeat the purpose of targeted subsidies, including efforts to reduce leakage and cross-border smuggling.
“We need fiscal discipline at the centre paired with flexible relief for those who can prove they actually need it,” he said.
Transport consultant Rosli Khan also opposes a blanket increase based simply on whether a motorist lives in Sabah or Sarawak.
He said higher fuel consumption alone should not determine eligibility for additional subsidies, as it could also involve wealthier motorists with several large-engine vehicles, traders, construction companies and logistics operators.
Rosli Khan.
“Any subsidy offered by the government must be fair to all,” he said.
Rosli said even diesel users in the Klang Valley could exhaust their quota more quickly because of traffic congestion, underscoring why additional assistance should be based on need rather than on fuel consumption and locality alone.
According to the works ministry’s Malaysian Intelligent Transport System Roadmap 2030, congestion increased fuel spending during peak-hour trips in the Klang Valley by about 29% in 2023, based on TomTom Traffic Index data.
Let data, not politics, decide
Tan said any increase in the diesel quota should be based on actual consumption patterns rather than political demands.
He said the government should first establish how many motorists were consistently exhausting the existing 300-litre entitlement and identify the groups and areas where higher fuel use was genuinely unavoidable.
Tan acknowledged that motorists travelling through Sabah and Sarawak’s interior could consume substantially more diesel than those driving in urban areas.
He said 300 litres would ordinarily be sufficient for daily travel in towns or on paved roads, but long journeys through muddy logging roads at low speeds could raise fuel consumption.
“However, these high-consumption trips are periodic rather than daily. Economically, it is impossible to justify giving a blanket 500-litre quota to every driver across Sabah and Sarawak,” he said.
Tan proposed an AI-assisted appeal system that could assess factors such as an applicant’s registered interior postcode, vehicle type and fuel-use patterns before recommending an additional quota.
He said those most likely to exceed the present limit included traders and independent four-wheel-drive owners providing informal transport services in their communities.
These motorists may transport harvests to town or return with bulk supplies, despite operating without a registered company, commercial account or fleet card.
“They are private vehicle owners doing work that looks commercial but is not registered as such — just someone with a pickup truck who has become the de facto delivery service for the community,” he said.
Tan said an appeal-and-top-up mechanism could ensure additional assistance reached such high-consumption motorists without extending a larger quota to everyone.
“At the end of the day, a subsidy is a top-up to assist with living costs, not an automatic entitlement,” he added. - FMT
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