Mango and Nutritional Benefits
Deborah Adekaa
Consuming mangoes can help protect and strengthen the body in several ways. According to a Clinical Dietician with the Federal Medical Center, Makurdi in person of Eche David Etonu said Mango is high in vitamin which promotes healthy hair and skin. This is essential for making collagen, a protein that gives structure to the skin and hair. He also said it is very important to consume mango because it protects the body against heart disease, cancer and others. Mango aids in the restoration of broken skin, builds the body cells to fight against all kinds of ailments because of the nutrients it has.
Etonu further said when someone has constipation, he or she should endeavor to eat some quantity of mango to help digest the food properly; it has fibre rich in flavor and keeps the body refreshing. The Dietician noted that the Vitamins in the mango protect, build and maintain the fighting cells in the body.
On his part, Dan Morgan Ihumon said consuming mangoes is very important as water is to life. He concurred with the Dieticians that the anti-dioxide in mango purifies the body against diseases. He also said the back of a mango fruit is equally medicinal as it also has its benefits for nutritional value.
Kingsley Azubuike who operates a patent store on Abu King Shuluwa Road, Akpehe said people should not just eat mango for eating sake, but should always eat fresh ones for hygiene purposes. Azubuike said Mangoes taste better when slightly chilled.
For Tavershima Kyado, he does not like Mangoes and he is not aware of its nutritional value or health benefits.
Mangoes should not have black spots on the skin. They will continue to ripen at room temperature, when they reach the ideal ripeness. It is best to store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for no longer than 2-3days.
Mangoes are sweet, creamy fruits that have a range of possible health benefits. They are highly popular around the World. Mango is a member 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. There are different kinds of mango. Although mango skin can be green, red, yellow or orange, its inner flesh is mostly golden yellow.
Mango has several qualities that make it excellent for digestive health. For one, it contains a group of digestive enzymes called amylases. Digestive enzymes breakdown large food molecules for easy absorption. Mango contains plenty of water and dietary fiber that may help solve digestive problems like constipation and diarrhea. Mango is full of nutrients that support healthy eyes.
Two key nutrients are the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. This accumulate in the retina of the eye, the part that converts light into brain signals so your brain can interpret what you are seeing especially as its core. Mangoes are also a good source of Vitamin A, which supports eye health.
This is the season for the mango fruit in places like Benue and experts say consuming it can help prolong the immune system in humans and animals. Benue is home to a variety of mango specie rich in nutritional value.
