The benefits and harms of mango for women
Juicy exotic fruits - this is a real treat. Mango fruits are loved by many. This article will tell you more about the benefits and dangers of mango for women.
Composition
Mango fruit is now quite easy. They can be bought in almost every store or market. Interestingly, juicy fruits are available in almost any season of the year, as they are constantly exported from hot countries.
Mango trees grow mainly in countries where the average daily temperature is quite high. Hot weather causes the fact that the fruits acquire a rather pronounced sweetness. Under the influence of the bright sun the fruits ripen, acquiring their own unique aroma.
Mango plantations can be found in Spain, Latin America, as well as in many Asian countries. Mango grows in Thailand. There are quite a few varieties of this tree. They differ from each other in size, color of fruits and even taste properties.
Interestingly, despite the area of growth, it is not Asian countries or hot European countries that are considered the birthplace of mango trees. Botanists note that the first acquaintance with the mango "took place" in India. It is interesting that nowadays the people of India worship this plant and treat it with great respect.
Many women love to eat mangoes, as they like the specific flavor of these fruits. However, not all women easily include these fruits in their diets. They believe that the use of such exotic fruits can bring great harm to the body instead of benefit. In order to figure out whether to eat mango, and who better not to do it, you should pay attention to the chemical composition of the fruits of this plant.
Mango contains many nutrients. Yellow fruits tend to have a sweeter taste with relatively small sizes.
The mango fruit contains quite a lot of dietary fiber. Fiber is essential for good digestion. It is believed that dietary fiber also helps to improve the intestinal microflora. Cellulose, like a "brush", cleans the intestines of "bad" microbes, while stimulating the growth of beneficial microflora.
Dietary fiber contained in the fruit, have a stimulating effect on the motility of the large intestine. This helps him to work more efficiently, which leads to the normalization of the chair.
The mineral composition of the mango fruit is striking. So, scientists have found in them:
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- zinc;
- iron;
- copper;
- manganese.
Contained in mango and selenium. This mineral helps women to preserve beauty and youth for many years. The need for this mineral at different periods of life is changing. Thus, in childhood, the physiological need is about 80 μg, and in adulthood it already rises to 100 μg. If selenium in the female body is not enough, it can lead to the appearance of extremely unfavorable conditions - pain in the muscles, dry skin and even severe hair loss.
Many women almost always resort to one or another diet. Many of them are low-calorie. That is why, before including mango in your diet, a woman who follows her weight should be familiar with the calorie content of this fruit. Thus, 100 grams of an exotic fruit contains approximately 66 kilocalories. At the same time, there is quite a lot of natural sugar in the fruit - 11.5 g per 100 grams.
There are practically no proteins and lipids in the fruit mango pulp. The caloric content of the fetus is largely due to its fructose and glucose of natural origin.
It is important to note that the caloric content of mango significantly depends on the plant variety. The sweeter the mango, the more sugar it contains. Such fruits should not be included in the diet for obese or overweight women. It is better for them to choose less sweet and even sourish fruits.
The calorie content of fresh fruits and dried also varies significantly.The thing is that during the drying process, a fair amount of water “disappears” from the fruit. Moreover, the initial concentration of sugar does not change. Such changes contribute to the fact that the total caloric content of the product becomes higher. Thus, 100 grams of dried mango contains not 60-70 kcal, but 310. The calorie content is also quite high in candied fruits made from mango - 285 kilocalories per 100 grams.
How is this fruit useful?
The special mineral composition of the fruit of the mango tree determines its benefit for the woman’s body. Useful properties of this plant are diverse. Thus, the use of exotic fruits helps to restore the broken acid-base balance. If this important indicator of the body is broken, it can contribute to the formation of various pathological conditions.
Eating mango fruits not only helps to restore the acid-base balance, but also has a positive effect on the rate of metabolic processes. That is why mango in your diet often include people who carefully monitor their weight.
However, when eating exotic fruits should be sure to remember the quantity. There are no pounds of fruit, as this can not only contribute to weight gain, but also provoke the development of hyperglycemia (an increase in blood glucose).
This exotic fruit is rich in beta-carotene. You can find confirmation of this, even without resorting to microscopic methods of research. To do this, pay attention to the peel of the fruit, ripened in the sun in a natural way. The presence of reddish or yellow spots and suggests that the chemical composition of the fetus is carotenoids, as well as beta-carotene. This substance is extremely beneficial to health. The use of mango helps to improve vision and normalize the functioning of the visual apparatus as a whole. Also, beta-carotene helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness. Many women know about this property of this fruit and use mango to make various cosmetics.
So, juicy fruit pulp can be used to make a nourishing face mask. Adding natural oils will make it even more effective. Thus, adding a few drops of grape seed oil to the mango mass will enrich the mixture with additional vitamins and minerals.
Scientists note that fruits of mango tree can be considered a real antidepressant. Eating only a few slices of this fruit per day helps reduce nervous tension after a busy day, and also provides a feeling of psychological comfort. Regular consumption of mango also helps to normalize sleep. It is believed that women who systematically eat these exotic fruits, sleep better and sleep better during the night.
The effect of fruit on the body is quite simple. Fruits contain many different vitamins, which belong to group B. It has been scientifically proven that these substances help to improve the functioning of the nervous system and also increase the body’s ability to withstand various stresses.
Interestingly, the fruits of the mango tree contain substances that have an antioxidant effect on the cells of the human body. The importance of these substances for the body can not be overemphasized. It is believed that antioxidants help prevent many dangerous diseases, including cancer. Also, antioxidants can slow the onset of biological old age.
In fragrant exotic fruits, there are also substances with antipyretic effects. That is why Traditional medicine experts recommend using mango puree for people who have a cold or ARVI. Respiratory diseases usually occur with a rise in temperature and a significant deterioration in health.Eating mango fruits helps the body to more intensively "fight" the disease.
The abundance of substances with an antioxidant effect on the body also determines that mango is recommended to be used by women at high risk of developing cancer of the reproductive organs. It is believed that the systematic use of mango helps reduce the risk of various tumors and even malignant tumors of the pelvic organs. Also in the exotic fruits contain substances that contribute to the improvement of fertility (the ability to continue the race).
In some countries, people consume a lot of mango, considering it an aphrodisiac. The opinion that this fruit significantly enhances the libido can be considered controversial in many respects. Scientists tend to believe that an increase in sexual desire after eating mangoes is indeed possible, but only after regular intake of fruit. Thus, they note that increased libido is a consequence of the fact that the substances that make up the mango have a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system. A woman who regularly uses a mango becomes more relaxed and less tense, which contributes to the fact that her sex drive increases slightly.
Possible harm
Despite the abundance of various beneficial properties, in some cases, the use of mango can provoke the development of adverse symptoms. Usually they occur if these exotic fruits are used by people who have contraindications to their use.
So, one of the limitations to eating mango is an allergy. Mango - an exotic plant, which, of course, can not be attributed to the hypoallergenic. For many people, the fruits of the mango tree can become “provocateurs” for the development of an allergic rash and other clinical signs of allergy. That is why to use such fruits to people suffering from allergies, without prior consultation with the doctor is not worth it.
It is worth noting that mango allergy can appear not only when it is consumed. Allergic skin rashes can occur after the outdoor use of the fruit mass. Often, such skin rashes appear after cosmetic masks. That is why before conducting any mask dermatologists recommend first to make a test for individual sensitivity. If after carrying out such a test on the local area of the skin did not appear rash, then such a mask can be carried out.
After any cosmetic procedure, the remnants of the nutrient mixture from the skin should be thoroughly rinsed with water. If after the mask on the skin remains strong redness and itching, then in this case, you should always consult with your doctor, as this may be a manifestation of allergies.
Recommendations for use
In order for the mango to bring maximum benefit to the body, The following tips should be used.
- Choose only ripe fruit. Fruits that are not yet ripe, as a rule, have a green skin, and they are also very hard. Such fruits should not be consumed, because instead of benefit, they can only bring harm to the body.
- Use fresh mango. In this form, the fetus is most useful for the body. If you buy fresh fruit does not work, then in this case, you can buy and dried, but the content of useful substances in it can be significantly lower.
- Remember the quantity. A couple of mango slices per day is an adequate dose. Do not eat the whole fruit, as the content of natural sugar in it is quite high.
If, after eating mango as food, soreness or stool becomes more frequent in the stomach, then you should refuse to take the fruit and discuss the situation with a gastroenterologist.
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