Mango Myths and Facts: What You Should Know About This Super Fruit

Today we begin the journey of the exotic fruits of South America, with a classic that probably everyone knows. 

The Mango!

Whether as a topic for the yogurt, as an important ingredient for the salad or just for in between. It is impossible to imagine life without the mango.

Therefore, I would like to go into more detail here in this article about this exotic, but yet world-famous fruit and what benefits it has to offer.

So be excited and have fun on this journey.

But before I start, check out the following article, there I show you 20 exotic fruits that you probably do not know yet.

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Let's get started!

The mango is world-famous and also very popular. But do you know where it actually comes from?

Nowadays, mangoes are grown in many countries such as India, Brazil, Thailand and Mexico.

But this exotic fruit has its origin in South Asia, especially in India and Bangladesh.

There are 1000 different varieties of mango worldwide, each with its own flavor, color and texture.

The taste of the best known type of mango, "Magnifera Indica" is sweet and juicy, with a slightly spicy note.

Thus, most of the world's population loves and knows the mango.

However, it should be noted that the peel and the large flat core inside the fruit, are not suitable for consumption, because it contains a lot of bitter substances.

Nevertheless, the mango is a delicious and sweet fruit that have found a home in many kitchens.

And since the cultural part in this article also can not be missing, I can still say the following about the mango.

In some cultures, the mango is a symbol of love and prosperity, which I think is a fitting symbolism for the mango.

Especially in Hinduism and Buddhism, the mango has a great importance and significance.

But also in literature and art this super fruit has found its place. There it is used as a symbol of exoticism and pleasure.

But now we have learned enough about the super fruit mango and devote ourselves to its benefits.

From plantation to plate: the comprehensive benefits of mango for people and the environment

Believe it or not, the mango has more than earned the name "super fruit".

Because thanks to its many vitamins, it is a true vitamin bomb.

Besides vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, the mango contains other nutrients such as folic acid, potassium and fiber.

Thus, it not only supports your immune system in the defense against diseases, but also helps with its antioxidants (beta-carotene and flavonoids) to protect against chronic diseases.

But that's not all this miracle fruit does for us.

It promotes the :

- Eye health, thanks to vitamin A and beta-carotene.

- Digestion, thanks to the fiber

- heart health, thanks to potassium, which regulates blood pressure

- Skin health, thanks to vitamin A and beta and beta-carotene, which protects the skin from premature aging and helps against acne.

A true beauty and health miracle.

If you ever feel tired and weak, next time just grab a mango, because the natural sugar, but especially the fructose and glucose, of the mango, provide quick energy.

And now comes another secret tip for all those who want to lose some weight.

Mango can also help you here, because due to its fiber and the feeling of satiety that comes quickly with the mango, the desire for unhealthy snacks is reduced, which leads to the fact that you can control your weight better.

Nevertheless, you should also pay attention to a moderate consumption of the mango, because as with any fruit, the mango also has a high proportion of fructose.

As you can see, the mango is a real super fruit. Not only is it good for your health, but it also tastes super delicious and sweet.

The next article is about delicious recipes and more

about the mango, because here too, there are no limits to your imagination.

So if you don't want to miss this, just follow FruitFreak and look forward to further trips towards the exotic fruits of South America.

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