1. AVOID HEAT STROKE
Unripe mangoes, a rich source of pectin, when steamed and juiced with cumin (jeera), rock salt and sugar, provide an excellent remedy for heat stroke and heat exhaustion in summer.
2. WEIGHT GAIN
Mangoes can be beneficial for people wanting to gain weight. A 100 gram of mango contains about 75 calories. Also, raw mangoes contain starch which gets converted into sugar as the fruit ripens. So ripe and sweet mangoes when consumed with milk (rich in protein) can be very helpful in weight gain.
3. ANTI CANCER
The phenols in mangoes, such as quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes, have cancer preventing capacities. Mango is also high in a soluble dietary fiber known as pectin. Scientist has identified a strong link between eating lots of fiber and a lower risk of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. A cup of sliced mangoes(around 165 gm) contain 76% of the needed daily value of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant which helps protect cells from free radical damage and reduces risk of cancer.
4. BENEFITS TO SKINS
Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin. What this means is that people who suffer from acne, which is caused by clogged pores, will benefit from mango. Just remove the mango pulp and apply it on your skin for about 10 minutes before washing it. Eating mango regularly makes the complexion fair and the skin soft and shining.
5. BENEFITS IN DIABETES
Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. Boil a few mango leaves in water and allow it to saturate through the night. Consume the filtered decoction in the morning for diabetic home remedy. The glycemic index of mango is slow, ranging between 41-60. So, mango does not have any significant effect in increasing blood sugar levels.
6. BOOST MEMORY
Mangoes are useful to children who lack concentration on studies as it contains Glutamine acid which is good to boost memory and keep cells active.
7. EYE HEALTH
One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25% of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight. Eating mangoes regularly prevents night blindness, refractive errors, dryness of the eyes, softening of the cornea, itching and burning in the eyes.
8. HELP IN DIGESTION
Mangoes contain digestive enzymes that help breakdown proteins and aid digestion. It Is also valuable to combat acidity and poor digestions because of an enzyme found in the fruit which soothes the stomach. Due to the high amounts of fiber found in mango, it can be a helpful in keeping your regular, thereby helping or preventing constipation.
9. FOR BETTER SEX
The Vitamin E that is abundantly present in mangoes helps to regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive.
10. BENEFICIAL FOR ANEMIA
Mangoes are beneficial for pregnant women and individuals suffering from anemia because of their iron content. Also, vitamin C in the mango enhances the absorption of iron from vegetable food like rice. Generally women after menopause become weak and they should take mangoes and other fruits rich in iron.