All The Benefits of Mango

This seasonal fruit would have been very familiar to you. Can be enjoyed with a variety of ways making mango is a favorite choice of many people. When it is completely ripe, this fruit is more delicious when eaten straight or made into juice, and when it is still raw, this fruit is becomes mandatory ingredient for salad, or used as a mixture in the sauce and serve pickled. Besides having mouthwatering flavors, mango benefits known to be very diverse, especially for maintaining the health of our body.

The Origin and General Information About Mango

This fruit is known to originate originally from border of India and Burma, and has spread to many regions in Southeast Asia since at least 1500 years ago. The name mango is an adaptation of the original name of this fruit 'maanga' (Malayalam = official language of the southern India population). By the Portuguese, the name "mangga" in Indonesian was later adapted into a manga and eventually becomes mango (English).

Mango is one of the special fruit in the Hindu's culture. In the Vedas this fruit said to be a dish for the Gods. Bali residents that are mostly Hindus call this fruit as "poh". There are few interesting facts, although originally from India, mangoes turned out to be a national symbol of the Philippines.

As the native habitat of this fruit, India is still the largest producer of mangoes in the world. The next position is occupied by China, Mexico, Thailand, Pakistan, and Indonesia. But there are unique facts, although mango production each year is very abundant, it turns out, the biggest consumption of this fruit is actually from the local market in each country. This proves that if mango is a favorite choice of many people. Based on benefits, mango becomes exclusive fruit for people in countries that are not able to cultivate them. For the Asian market, the state of Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan is the biggest importer.

Mango Nutritional Content

Although varieties of mangoes are many and varied, but in general the nutrient content in this fruit is the same. All the nutrients in mango fruit has benefits both for health and beauty. The content of these nutrients include:

• Carbohydrates
• Calories
• Dietary fiber
• Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Zinc
• Beta-carotene, etc.

Mango Fruit Benefits for Health and Beauty

Based on experience over the centuries, data of nutrient content, as well as some research that has been done, it turns out mango has many amazing benefits. Among the many benefits, here are some of them:

• Very good to prevent cancer
• Serves as a natural blood purifier
• Good for the digestive organs and eyes health
• Reduce the risk of stroke
• Improve concentration and memory
• Maintaining the health of teeth and gums
• Increase endurance
• Overcoming fatigue / improving stamina
• Brighten and soften skin
• Able to prevent anemia

That was the explanation of the origins, nutrient content, and the properties of mango fruit in general. More specific explanation about the benefits of mango will be outlined in separate articles one by one.