Mango - delicious fruit for colds and high cholesterol.

Mango tropical fruit belongs to the genus Mangifera, which includes over 1,000 species of this wonderful fruit. It is assumed that originates from South and Southeast Asia. Million year old fossils manga were found in India, Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and  Indian Mango is an evergreen tropical tree, growing to a height of about thirty meters. Trees are long-lived, grow longer than 300 years. The inflorescence consists of a large number of small yellow-red flowers from which grows in a clump of one to five fetuses. twenty meters tall tree blossoms approximately four million flowers per year, of which "only" twenty-five thousand develops into a fetus. Therefore, it is in their homeland, this prolific tree highly valued as a significant zrojů food and nutrients.

Mango is the most grown fruit in the world and is nicknamed the fruit of the gods. It has an oval to kidney or heart-shaped and colored from green to yellow, orange, red to deep purple hues middle of the fruit is flat, oval and inedible seed coated with stiff filaments. Fruits manga usually measured between 10 and 15 cm. Some varieties may biggest fruits weigh up to 2 kg. The pulp of ripe mango has a rich yellow to orange in color, very juicy and toward the center of the fiber. Taste and smell slightly resembles a peach with a distinctive spicy aroma. Ripe mango is soft, flexible surface and very sensitive to bruising.

Medium sized fruit mango is a rich source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, E. Mature flesh is easily digestible. The manga is up to 16 kinds of carotenoids are important for the formation of vitamin A. Beta Carotene is most abundantly represented. Carotenoids are red and yellow vegetable dye, which varies in the body to vitamin A. It is important for the renewal of epithelial tissues such as skin and mucous membranes .: that line the inner orgány.Karotenoidy among active antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals responsible for cellular aging.

Vitamin A, whose work is supported by vitamin C and E, it is important for good vision. Eating manga is recommended where there is a loss of vision due to retinal damage, eg. Night blindness, atrophy of the optic nerve, artery supplying blood thrombosis retina.

Mango also contains large amounts of the three most powerful antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, which prevents oxidation of cholesterol-carrying lipoproteins in the bloodstream, and thereby prevent its deposition in the artery walls.

Mango has a diuretic (water) effects. It is quite rich in potassium (180 mg / 100 g), but a low sodium (only 2 mg / 100 g). It also contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and others. It helps to control high blood pressure.

It is  beneficial for diabetics because of its positive effect on the circulatory system helps prevent certain complications arising from the disease. Eating mangoes lowers blood glucose levels and positively influences the circulatory system.

Eating manga maintained in good condition and skin. Mango contributes to adequate humidification and with the help of beta carotene helps healthy skin color. Increased intake of this fruit is recommended for eczema, and various dermatoses, dry skin and premature aging of the skin.

Other positive effects manga are:

prevention of infections and colds

protection of the mucous membranes, such as a dry irritating cough

supplies energy

helps with insomnia caused by stress

soothes, and reduces nervous irritability

Application:

Mango is an excellent fresh, which retains all its nutritional value. It can be eaten alone, in fruit and vegetable salads, or favorite cocktail. It is used as a common ingredient chutneys, as an annex to the salt and meat dishes and sauces. Delicious is combined with Camembert cheese type or quality prosciutto. Specific adds delicious flavor to Indian vegetarian and meat mixtures.

As inspiration we bring you two easy recipes to take advantage of the positive effects of this delicious fruit:

Mango Lassi:

200 ml of live yogurt

1 ripe mango

Tablespoon maple syrup or honey

A pinch of salt to enhance flavor

Greater pinch of cardamom

Greater pinch of cinnamon

Mango, cut, remove Pip and spoon scoop out the flesh, along with the other ingredients to give Smoothie Maker and blend.

If available, Serve garnished with a sprig of fresh mint.

Immunity booster (booster immunity)

 

1 ripe mango

1 kiwi

1 large orange

1 dl coconut milk

Tablespoon of Chia seeds

Orange peel and cut into cubes, mango and kiwi halve and scrape out the flesh with a spoon. We give the Smoothie Maker Sprinkle chia seeds and pour coconut milk.

All for a few minutes mix and serve as part of strengthening breakfast not only in periods of increased influenza activity.