Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalise the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clear your skin, and make the perfect snack. Here are 17 healthy reasons why you should be eating a mango every day.

Nutrition chart
One cup of mangoes (225 gms) contains the following percentages that apply to daily value.
*. 105 calories
*. 76 percent vitamin c ( antioxidant and immune booster).
*. 25 percent vitamin A (antioxidant and vision)
*. 11 percent vitamin B6 plus vitamins ( hormone productive in brain and heart diseases prevention)
*. 9 percent copper ( copper is a co- factor for many vital enzymes plus production of red blood cells)
*. 9 percent healthy probiotic fibre
* 7 percent potassium ( to balance out our high sodium intake)
* 4 percent magnesium
* fight cancer
Antioxidants like quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat present in mango protect the body against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.
* keeps cholesterol in check
Mango has high level of vitamin C, peetin and fibres that help to lower serum cholesterol levels. Fresh mango is a rich source of potassium, which is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps to control heart rate and blood pressure.
* Eye care
Did you know that mango is rich in vitamin A. One cup of sliced mangoes equals 25% intake of your daily need of vitamin A. Mango help in promoting good eyes sight, fight dry eyes and also prevent night blindness.
* Skin cleaner
Mangoes help you unclog your pores and add freshness to the face. Mangoes are applicable to any skin type. They help clear, clogged pores that cause acne. Just slice a mango into a thin pieces and keep them on your face for 10 to 15 minutes and then take bath or wash your face and see the results.
* Alkalises the body
Mango is rich in tartaric acid, malic acid and traces of citric acid that primarily help in maintaining that alkali reserve of the body.
* Weight loss
Mango has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that help the body feel fuller. Also, the fibrous fruit boosts the digestive function of the body by burning additional calories, helping in weight loss.
* Regulate diabetes
Not only the fruits but the leaves of mangoes are healthy too. For people suffering from diabetes, just boil. 5- 6 mango leaves in a vessel, soak it through the night and drink the filtered decoction in the morning. This helps in regulating your insulin level.
Mango has a low glycemic index (41-60); so going a little overboard will not increase your sugar levels.
* Aprodisiac
Mango has aphrodisiac qualities and is also called the 'love fruit'. Mango increase the virility in men. Vitamin E, which is abundantly present in mangoes, helps to regulate sex hormones and boosts sex drive.
* Helps in digestion
Mango contains enzymes that help in breaking down proteins. The fibrous nature of mango helps in digestion and elimination. It is rich in pre-biotic dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals.
* Strengthens your immune
The deadly combination of vitamin C, Vitamin A and 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your immune system healthy.
* Aids concentration and memory
Study for exams? This fruit is rich in glutamine acid- an important. For protein for concentration and memory. Feed mangoes to children who find it difficult to concentrates on studies.
* High iron for women
Mango is rich in iron, hence it is a great natural solution for people suffering from anemia. Menopausal and pregnant women can indulge in mangoes as this will increase their iron levels and calcium at the same time.
* Reduces Kidney stones
In chinese medicine, mangoes are considered sweet and sour with a cooling energy and also capable of reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.
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Yeah but mangoes are really fattening and have a high calorie content

angieberry:
Yeah but mangoes are really fattening and have a high calorie content

Chai nurse eliza I biakwa. Mango is not fattening with about 1g of fat. Also the high fibre content means that you feel full quickly, meaning it is a good addition to any weight loss diet.

Oga oh! 1 mango contains up to 145 calories and you need to walk for Like 30 minutes to burn that out. I've heard several times that they are fatty and contains lots of sugar..

tranxo:
Chai nurse eliza I biakwa. Mango is not fattening with about 1g of fat. Also the high fibre content means that you feel full quickly, meaning it is a good addition to any weight loss diet.

angieberry:
Oga oh! 1 mango contains up to 145 calories and you need to walk for Like 30 minutes to burn that out. I've heard several times that they are fatty and contains lots of sugar..

That calories contain in mango, is an healthy one n does not cause any health upheaval.

angieberry:
Oga oh! 1 mango contains up to 145 calories and you need to walk for Like 30 minutes to burn that out. I've heard several times that they are fatty and contains lots of sugar..

Well, the average calorie content per mango is 110. Estimated daily calorie need for people who are not physically active (higher in athletes) ranges from 120 to 350, depending on age and gender.
It's all about having a balanced diet. If you carry knife go sidon for mango tree come chop 20 mango...u sabi na. Also most times, what causes people to gain weight isn't just mango, but the combination of other foods - junks. .....***yaaawwwwns***