I have had so much more free time now that I am done with summer school, which is such a relief! Over the past few days I have had a few mono-snacks of mangos, and I just wanted to share some information about how great this fruit really is!
Mangos are one of my favorite fruits, and of the best things about these “super fruits” is that there are so many different types, each giving their own color and flavor! When I was younger my mom always had mangos around the house, she loves the champagne mangos the best, and would always cut up a few and give them to my sister and I with our lunches. Over the years I have learned some pretty interesting information about mangos and the abundance of nutritional value they have. I figured everyone should know how amazing mangos are for your body; so, here are some great things I have learned!
The skin of a mango is a key indicator when deciding whether or not the fruit is ripe yet, make sure the skin is more of a golden yellow, crimson red, or orange-red, depending on the mango type. A ripe mango should not have an sour or bitter taste to it, and when ready to be eaten they should be soft to the touch, easy to peel, and often have tiny wrinkles on them!
Health benefits
- Mangos are rich in pre-biotic dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and many antioxidant compounds
- They carry an excellent source of vitamin A, specifically 25% of your recommended daily levels
- 100g of mango carries over 150 mg of potassium
- The mango peel is even rich in phytonutrients antioxidants such as carotenoids and polyphenols
- Mangos can be used both internally and externally for the skin by helping to unclog pores and eliminate pimples
Carotenoids are colorful pigments, which the body can use to turn into additional vitamin A. These antioxidants can help fight against cancer and heart disease as well as supporting the immune system fight against infections.
Polyphenols help remove “free radicals”, or chemicals from the body that have potential to cause damage to cells and tissues.
Mango types
1. Ataulfo mangos. These can also be called champagne mangos or honey mangos. They are small in size and are golden yellow when ripe
2. Keitt mangos. These mangos are very large and tangy. They are more of a green color when ripe (opposite to most other mango colors).
3. Kent mangos. These are medium sized mangos that start green, but then ripen into a golden red color.
4. Tommy Atkins mangos. I would typically avoid these types of mangos, as they are very stringy.
Mangos are one of my favorite fruits, and of the best things about these “super fruits” is that there are so many different types, each giving their own color and flavor! When I was younger my mom always had mangos around the house, she loves the champagne mangos the best, and would always cut up a few and give them to my sister and I with our lunches. Over the years I have learned some pretty interesting information about mangos and the abundance of nutritional value they have. I figured everyone should know how amazing mangos are for your body; so, here are some great things I have learned!
The skin of a mango is a key indicator when deciding whether or not the fruit is ripe yet, make sure the skin is more of a golden yellow, crimson red, or orange-red, depending on the mango type. A ripe mango should not have an sour or bitter taste to it, and when ready to be eaten they should be soft to the touch, easy to peel, and often have tiny wrinkles on them!
Health benefits
- Mangos are rich in pre-biotic dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and many antioxidant compounds
- They carry an excellent source of vitamin A, specifically 25% of your recommended daily levels
- 100g of mango carries over 150 mg of potassium
- The mango peel is even rich in phytonutrients antioxidants such as carotenoids and polyphenols
- Mangos can be used both internally and externally for the skin by helping to unclog pores and eliminate pimples
Carotenoids are colorful pigments, which the body can use to turn into additional vitamin A. These antioxidants can help fight against cancer and heart disease as well as supporting the immune system fight against infections.
Polyphenols help remove “free radicals”, or chemicals from the body that have potential to cause damage to cells and tissues.
Mango types
1. Ataulfo mangos. These can also be called champagne mangos or honey mangos. They are small in size and are golden yellow when ripe
2. Keitt mangos. These mangos are very large and tangy. They are more of a green color when ripe (opposite to most other mango colors).
3. Kent mangos. These are medium sized mangos that start green, but then ripen into a golden red color.
4. Tommy Atkins mangos. I would typically avoid these types of mangos, as they are very stringy.