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Mangoes originated in India over 5,000 years ago and mango seeds travelled to the Middle East, Eastern Africa, and South America as early as 300 to 400 B.C.E. 

Health benefits of Mango.

Boosts immunity.

Mangoes are rich in Vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin that produces collagen and keeps our skin, bones and connective tissues healthy. Vitamin C also has powerful antioxidant properties, which improve our immune system and help us fight infections. In addition, Vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron and promotes wound healing. A serving of mango (a small 130g mango) contains about 50mg of Vitamin C, providing approximately 50 per cent of our daily vitamin C requirement.

Supports healthy eyes.

Mangoes contain beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A in our bodies and is the pigment responsible for giving the fruit its yellow-orangey colour. Vitamin A is important for our eyes as it promotes good day and night vision. Vitamin A also helps with maintaining healthy skin and hair and acts as an antioxidant for an added boost to our immune system.

Maintains healthy blood pressure

Mangoes are a great source of potassium; the mineral responsible in regulating our blood pressure and heart beat. Potassium also helps our nerves and muscles work properly and is responsible for moving nutrients and wastes around our cells.

Promotes digestive and cardiovascular health.

As a fruit, mangoes contain dietary fibre, which is important in promoting good bowel health and preventing constipation. The high dietary fibre content also aids in lowering blood cholesterol levels and maintaining a healthy blood sugar level as well as blood pressure control, reducing risks of heart diseases and stroke.

Makes a healthy snack.

Mangoes have a high-water content of approximately 80 per cent. Fresh mangoes are a good snack to have when we feel puckish as the high water and dietary fibre content can fill us up and help us feel full for longer. This reduces further snack cravings, and if eaten in moderation, keeps our total caloric intake and weight in check.

if you start eating mangoes immediately after bringing them from the market, then you will be making a big mistake. It is advisable to soak the mangoes in the water for an hour before cutting the fruit for the following reasons:-

Phytic acid is a type of nutrition found in mangoes which can be both good and bad for the body. It is considered an antioxidant but it also prevents the body from absorbing iron, zinc, calcium and other minerals. Due to which there is a deficiency of minerals in the body. At the same time, not only mango but other fruits, vegetables and nuts also contain natural molecule i.e. phytic acid. Phytic acid generates heat in the body, so keeping it in water for some time removes it.

Harmful pesticides and insecticides are used in mango trees and plants. It is like a poison for the body and its consumption can cause allergies, skin irritation or other serious problems. Many times, problems like headache, nausea are also caused by eating mangoes without soaking them. So, dip it in water and leave it for some time and then eat it.

Pimples, acne or other skin problems start for many people by eating mangoes. Apart from this, one has to deal with constipation, headache or other physical problems related to stomach. In such a situation, soaking it in water for some time can get rid of the heat principal. Mangoes should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes before eating. Eating after this will be better for the skin. 

Apart from this, it can also help in burning fat. In fact, mangoes are strong in phytochemicals, so when we leave it to soak up water, its concentration decreases, and they act as natural fat busters.

Eating mangoes also increases the body temperature, due to which thermogenic are produced. However, soaking mango in water for a while will help reduce this effect. Actually, due to increased production of thermogenic, it can cause problems like acne, constipation, headache.

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