Top of the day to my fellow nairalanders, there is no doubt that Almighty GOD has blessed us with abundance of fruits on this earth. Some of them are loved by all, some are loved by few. Fruits generally are taken because we believe its Good for the body, but little do we know of the nutritonal health benefits each fruits contain. Lately, I have suddenly lost appetite for mango, that I don't even give a damn about it, even if given for free, but after going through this article, I have changed my attitude towards this blessed fruit, read through and mango might just be the fruit you need. The Health Benefits of Mango:

1. Prevents Cancer:
Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have
been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate
cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin,
astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the
abundant enzymes.

2. Lowers Cholesterol:
The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum
cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad
stuff)

3. Clears the Skin:
Can be used both internally and externally for the skin. Mangos
clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples. (Read more on page 5.)

4. Eye Health:
One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily
value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents
night blindness and dry eyes.
5. Alkalizes the Whole Body:
The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the
fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.

6. Helps in Diabetes:
Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. The
traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking
through the night and then consuming the filtered decoction in the
morning. Mango fruit also have a relatively low glycemic index
(41-60) so moderate quantities will not spike your sugar levels.

7. Improved Sex:
Mangos are a great source of vitamin E. Even though the popular
connection between sex drive and vitamin E was originally created
by a mistaken generalization on rat studies, further research has
shown balanced proper amounts (as from whole food) does help in
this area.

8. Improves Digestion:
Papayas are not the only fruit that contain enzymes for breaking
down protein. There are several fruits, including mangoes, which
have this healthful quality. The fiber in mangos also helps digestion
and elimination.

9. Remedy for Heat Stroke
Juicing the fruit from green mango and mixing with water and a
sweetener helps to cool down the body and prevent harm to the
body. From an ayurvedic viewpoint, the reason people often get
diuretic and exhausted when visiting equatorial climates is because
the strong “sun energy” is burning up your body, particularly the
muscles. The kidneys then become overloaded with the toxins from
this process.

10. Boosts Immune system
The generous amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A in mangos, plus
25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your immune system healthy
and strong.
SOurce: www.realfoodforlife.com/10-healthA-benefits-of-mangos/[b][/b]