UP minister flags off first consignment of Dussehri mangoes to USA
This is for the first time that UP is exporting Dussehri mangoes to the US.
The mangoes are tropical stone fruits and members of the drupe family. This is a type of plant food with a fleshy outer section that surrounds a shell, or pit. This pit contains a seed.
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Mango king of fruits beneficial for all in this summer
Mangoes are sweet, creamy fruits that have a range of possible health benefits. They are highly popular around the world. Mangoes are sweet, creamy fruits that have a range of possible health benefits.
The mangoes are tropical stone fruits and members of the drupe family. This is a type of plant food with a fleshy outer section that surrounds a shell, or pit. This pit contains a seed.
Other members of the drupe family include dates, olives and coconuts.
There are many different kinds of mangoes. They vary in color, shape, flavor, and seed size. Although mangoes skin can be green, red, yellow and or orange. Its inner flesh is mostly golden yellow.
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Here are some benefits of eating a mango.
1. Helps in digestion
Mangoes could help facilitate healthy digestion. According to the book, ‘Healing Foods’ by DK Publishing, mangoes contain enzymes that aid the breakdown and digestion of protein, and also fiber, which keeps the digestive tract working efficiently. Dietary fiber helps lowering risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes. Green mangoes have more pectin fiber than ripe mangoes.
2.Gives skin a healthy glow
Eating mango is a great way to improve your skin from the inside out. Mangoes are rich in vitamin C, which plays a major role in skin health and may even help reduce the signs of ageing.
3.Kills the intense summer heat
Raw mango juice can prevent dehydration by stopping excessive loss of sodium chloride and iron from the body. It reduces the effects of sunstroke caused due to intense heat. Raw mango may reduce prickly heat and scratching of the nose. It is the best summer refreshment drink after working out.
4. Immunity booster
Mango is an excellent source of immunity booster nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and antioxidants. This vitamin can help your body produce more disease-fighting white blood cells, help these cells work more effectively, and improve your skin’s defenses. Raw mango makes our body stronger and healthier in every way.
5.Lowers the Cancer risk
Raw mango is rich in antioxidants such as polyphony that reduce the risk of cancer. Clinical studies suggest that raw mango reduces inflammation and blocks the cancer cell division.
6.Prevents dental problems
Raw mango is rich in vitamin C that helps reduce bleeding gums and dental problems. It reduces the likelihood of your getting scurvy, anemia or bleeding gums and improves your health manifold.
7.Helps in weight management
Due to its yummy taste and low-calorie content, raw mango can be an essential part of a weight loss plan. With a high-fibre content, zero fat, zero cholesterol and no sodium, the nutritional health benefits of raw mango will help you along on your fitness journey. A cup of raw mango can also help you feel full and put an end to cravings, while also being packed with Vitamins C, A and B6 among other micro-nutrients.
8.Good for weight gain
Regular consumption mango is one of the easiest ways to gain weight. 150g of mango has around eighty six calories. Mango contains starch that transforms into sugar that aids in gaining weight. Mango milkshakes can accelerate the process of gaining weight since they also contain milk, and are notoriously delicious.
9.Promote brain health
Mangoes are highly rich in Vitamin B6, this type of vitamin is very important for maintaining and improving the brain’s function. These vitamins help to get decisive mood and also help to get better sleep. You can keep your brain healthy and improve your sleep by adding mango in your daily diet. Mangoes contain glut-amine acid that helps to improve concentration and also the power of your memory.
10.Beneficial for women
Mangoes are very rich source of iron. Consuming mangoes can help fight anemia. Mangoes are particularly very useful for menopausal and pregnant women. They are also beneficial for those who usually suffer from iron and calcium deficiencies. Mangoes also contains higher amount of copper, that may be a co-factor for the right function of the many enzymes like cytochrome c-oxidase and super-oxide diastase. It helps to produce more red blood cells in our body.
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