The fruit king mango season has arrived and people are ready to enjoy its rich taste, mango is the best source of vitamin C and vitamin A. Fruits also contain folate, vitamin K, vitamin E and several B vitamins that play an important role in our overall health, mangoes are also great for your hair and skin.
Health benefits of Mango fruit:
Makes your teeth and gums stronger
Cure for Hair problems
Treats Dry cough
Quenches Thirst
Controls Hiccoughs
Aids in Diarrhoea
Treatment for Cholera
Energizes the body
Treats Summer boils/rashes
Improves Immunity
Heals Spider bite
Treats Colitis
Before you are allowed to eat mango,you may have noticed that mangoes are soaked in water before eating. This common practice is not just to relieve dirt and chemicals, but also to have basic scientific reasons that can affect your health.
Benefits of soaking mango in water:
Getting rid of the faitic acid:
Mango contains a natural molecule called phatic acid which is considered to be an antinutrient. Phatic acid is one of the nutrients that can be both good and bad for health. The fitic acid prevents the absorption of minerals such as iron, zinc and calcium, thus promoting mineral deficiency. When mango is soaked in water for a few hours, it helps to extract extra fatic acid from the fruit.
Prevents diseases:
Mango must be soaked in water to remove pesticides used on crops to protect them. They are toxic and can cause irritation, allergic sensitivity, burning of eyes and skin in the respiratory drain. They can also potentially cause the growth of cancer cells
Cooling mango heat:
Mangoes produce heat in the body resulting in thermogenysis. Excessive consumption can cause high heat, soaking mangoes in water will help reduce their thermogenic properties, which eliminates digestive problems
How long should mangoes be soaked?
If you are in a hurry, you can soak the mangoes in water for 15 to 30 minutes. Otherwise, it is advised to let them soak for 1 to 2 hours.
Moreover, there is nothing wrong with soaking them for long. After soaking for a long time, remove the mangoes from the water, let them cool.
Mango can be found year-round in grocery stores, health food stores, and occasionally even at farmers’ markets. This tasty fruit is sweet with just a hint of tart. When slicing mangos, it’s important to watch out for the large, flat seed at the center, which can easily dull knives.
Avoid eating the skin of a mango. If you have a skin sensitivity, you can peel the mango while stabilizing it with gloves or a towel to avoid direct contact. The flesh of the mango itself should be soft and bright orange-yellow when it’s ready to eat. You can eat it raw, grilled, or frozen as a sweet treat.
Whether you eat it for its flavor or its health benefits, mango makes a great addition to almost any meal. Here are some ways you can include mango in your diet: •
Add mango to a smoothie
• Make mango chutney
• Grill mango as part of a barbecue
• Try mango sorbet
• Pair fish with mango
• Use mango to make jam
• Freeze mango cubes and add them to cocktails
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