Mango known as “Aam” in hindi is a juicy stone fruit (drupe) belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees, cultivated mostly for edible fruit. The majority of these species are found in nature as wild. Mangoes have amazing mango benefits. They all belong to the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to South Asia and trees grow up to 35–40 m (115–131 ft) tall, with a crown radius of 10 m (33 ft). There are varities of mangoes especially available in India like

Mango benefits for skin,hair and health benefits of mango, Popular Varieties of Mangoes in India

Alphonso aam

Chaunsa aam

Dasheri aam

Langra aam

Totapuri aam

Health benefits of Mangoes

Increases Metabolic Rate

Mango benefits in improving digestion because they are very rich in fibers. Fibers help in good bowel movement and this, in turn, mango benefits for increase the metabolic rate.

Trace Mineral

Mangoes contain trace elements like copper, selenium, zinc and potassium which are essential for human well-being.

Reduces Cholesterol And Prevents Diabetes

Mangoes benefits also include reducing cholesterol and preventing diabetes.Contains natural sugar, and at the same time, it is low on glycemic load. This means that the blood sugar is not affected.

Enriched with Antioxidants

Mangoes are enriched with antioxidants and mango benefits in cell rejuvenation and cell repair. Mango benefits to detoxify the skin from inside and also prevents occurrence of acne.

High Amount of fibre and Vit C

It contains a high amount of fiber and Vitamin C which helps to eliminate the Low Density Lipoprotein, thereby bringing the cholesterol levels down.   [Health benefits of Dates]

Improves Eyesight

It contains high dosage of Vitamin A or Retinol which mango benefits to protect eye sight.

Prevents Cancer

Mangoes are full of antioxidants that prevent breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer. It also helps prevent leukemia.

Mango benefits for skin

Good for Sensitive Skin

Make a face pack by mixing mango pulp, oatmeal, milk and honey. Wash your face with cold water. Pat dry and apply this paste on your skin. Wash off with cold water after 15 minutes.

Great Cleanser

Take a teaspoon of wheat flour and add mango pulp to it. This acts as a perfect cleanser by reaching your pores and cleaning them from deep within.

Exfoliates Skin

Prepare an exfoliating mask by blending ¼ of a peeled fruit, 2 spoons of whole milk, powdered almonds and crushed oats in a blender. Apply this on your face and neck for 20 minutes and rinse in lukewarm water.

Treatment of Dark Spots

Skin of mango benefits in reducing dark spots. For this purpose, you can make a powder from the sun dried skin and mix it with a teaspoon of yogurt. Using this as a face pack will reduce dark spots, blemishes and add a golden glow to your complexion.

Anti-Ageing Benefits of mango

The antioxidants present in this fruit delay the onset of skin ageing and pigmentation. They also protect your skin against the harmful free radicals which can cause skin cancer. Vitamin C helps in curing pimples and acne.

Treatment of Blackheads

Prepare a scrub by mixing a teaspoon of mango pulp, half a teaspoon of milk or milk powder and honey. Rub it all over your face in circular motion. This will help in removing dead skin and blackheads, thus adding a glow to your face.    [Skin benefits of Peanut]

Improves Complexion

Rub face and hands with the skin of a ripe or raw mangoes and apply some milk cream on it. Wash off with cold water after 10 to 15 minutes. Doing this at least twice or thrice a week will reduce tanning drastically. Regular consumption of mangoes provides you with a fair and smooth skin.

Mango benefits for hair

Treatment of Hair Loss and Grey Hair

Mango seed oil is an excellent source of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Prepare this oil by removing the outer coat of the mango seed and adding them to a jar of coconut, sesame or mustard oil and place this jar in the sunlight for a few days. Using this concoction regularly will make your hair long, black and thick and prevent hair loss. This is one of useful mango benefits .

Great Conditioner

Can be used in preparing a home-made conditioner. Mix pulp with a spoonful of yogurt and two egg yellows. Apply this on your hair and leave for 30 minutes. mango benefits to condition hair by making them soft and manageable.

Treatment of Dandruff

contains vitamin A which helps in fighting dandruff and adding shine to hair. Mangoes contain vitamin E, mango benefits and improves scalp circulation and encourages hair growth.

 

disadvantages of Mango

Increases Blood Sugar Level

Ripe mangoes are a rich source of sugar, so they often tend to increase the blood sugar level. So, individuals suffering from diabetes are advised not to eat ripe mangoes as the fruit often becomes dangerous for them.

Weight Gain

loaded with calories though they are not bad in nature. But excessive eating, often results in weight gain. Being a rich source of sugar, it is considered bad for people on weight loss.

Ways to have Mango in diet (Mango recipes)

Mango pana recipe

Ingredients:

2 raw mangoes

Water

2 tsp Salt (or to taste)

4 tbsp sugar (more if mangoes are sour)

1 tsp roasted cumin seeds

1 pinch cracked pepper

Mint for garnish

Method:

• Wash and scrub the mangoes. Boil them in a deep pan for 5-7 minutes or in the pressure cooker for 1 whistle. Take mangoes out, let cool, cut and take all pulp out.
• In a sieve, strain the pulp well. To this pulp, add 4 cups water, salt, sugar, mix well. Now, add cumin and pepper. Mix well. Chill and serve. Garnish with mint spring.

Mango kulfi(ice cream)

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups (500 ml) milk
1/4 cup milk powder
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup alphanso mango pulp

Method:

• Combine all the ingredients except the mango pulp in a non-stick pan and mix well.
• Bring this mixture to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes till thickens. Cool completely.
• Add the pulp and mix well.
• Pour into individual kulfi moulds and freeze till set. Unmould and serve.

Mango cheesecake

Ingredients:

125 gms digestive biscuits
50 gms unsalted butter, melted
3 eggs
80 gms castor sugar
250 gms cream cheese
1/2 cup mango pulp
1/2 cup mangoes , cut into 1/2 centimeter cubes
2 tbsp mangoes jelly crystals

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Take crushed biscuits in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix.
• Take a spring bottom tin and line the bottom with this mixture. Press lightly and keep the tin in the refrigerator to chill.
• Break eggs into a bowl. Add sugar and whisk with a hand blender till frothy.
• Take cream cheese in another bowl. Add pulp and mix with a hand blender.
• Add eggs and mix. Pour this mixture over the biscuit base in the spring bottom tin.
• Spread mango cubes over it.
• Keep the tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes or till well set.
• Take it out of the oven and let it cool. Keep it in the refrigerator to chill.
• Heat half cup water in another pan; add  jelly crystals and cook till well dissolved.
• Cool to room temperature. Pour it over the chilled cheesecake and keep it in the refrigerator to chill again. Serve chilled.