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amazing nutritional facts about mango

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Apart from having a sumptuous tropical flavor, mango “the king of fruits”, delivers a healthy punch of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to benefit health.  It has high-antioxidants as well as high-fibers. This versatile fruit is available throughout the year and gives delicious punch to a balanced diet. Given below are some of the health benefits of mango: ·          Reduces cholesterol The presence of high levels of fiber, vitamin C, and pectin aid in lowering serum cholesterol levels, specifically low-density lipoprotein. ·          Prevents cancer Studies suggest that antioxidant compounds found in mango help to protect against colon, leukemia, breast and prostate cancers. These compounds are isoquercitrin, astragalin, gallic acid, quercetin, fisetin, and methygallat, along with abundant enzymes. ·          Improves ...

eat fruits to lose weight & regulate blood sugar

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Fruits are packed with essential vitamins, micro-nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber content. Besides, that fruits are health -friendly with fewer calories and give you feeling of fullness and satiety. Most of the fruits are the rich source of fiber content, which comes in two forms soluble or insoluble and both are indigestible. A diet high in fiber content reduces cardiovascular morbidity & mortality. People with diabetes should not eat fruits that have high glycemic index such as fruits which readily digest in the stomach and increase the blood sugars like Chickoo, Mango, grapes, banana (green), custard apple, etc. Also, consumption of fruit juices should be avoided as the process of condensation raises sugar content of the juice. A glass of juice is almost equivalent to having 2-3 fruits at a time. It is always recommended to munch on fresh fruits instead of gulping fruit juices with or without preservatives. Fruits for a person with diabet...