Mango Season
- MinorinMD
- Jul 2, 2023
- 2 min read
It is mango season, and as you know, growing up in a Haitian household mangoes are one of the many staple fruits within the home. In summer here in Florida, aside from the humid heat, one of the things we can look forward to is a refreshing bite into the juicy flesh of a fresh mango. You know what I am talking about; the type of juicy mango that when you bite into the juice is dripping down your chin and you simply do not care because of how good the mango tastes.
At home, when we busted out with a mango there was no such thing as looking cute or dainty about eating a mango and I didn’t have the patience to sit there and cut it up into little squares. I peeled of the skin and ate it over the sink knowing full well I would get a good chunk of the juices in my teeth and a fair about those mango hairs caught in my teeth.
If all of that does not fill you with warm fuzzies and tempt you to bite into one of these beautiful fruits then take a look below at some of the well-known, and perhaps a few unknown benefits, of mangoes.
1. Antioxidant properties which improve cellular function
2. Reduces inflammation
3. Anti-diabetic effects- reduces blood sugar levels and raises insulin
4. Loaded with vitamins and nutrients:
a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin E
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin B3
e. Vitamin B6
f. Vitamin B1
g. Folates
h. Vitamin K
i. Potassium
j. Phosphorus
k. Calcium
l. Magnesium
m. Carotinoids
5. May be protective against cancer by naturally promoting the destruction of abnormal cells without affecting normal cells.
Aside from the delicious sweetness, there are many health benefits of mangoes with just a few of them listed above. May this inspire you to take bite into a mango or two this summer while they're "hot". See what I did there? :)
For those who would like to dive deeper here is a link to an article with more information.
*Always consult with a physician/healthcare professional/dietician prior to making any major changes to your diet. Information provided in this post is not a substitute for consulting with a licensed medical professional to discuss specific/personal health needs*
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