Raw mango is a fruit rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants and can be healthy if eaten in moderation. Raw mango improves vision, lowers cancer risk, natural immunity booster and keeps the body cool during summer. But does eating raw mango benefit diabetics? What is the glycemic index of raw mango? What are the benefits of eating raw mango? Let us find out the role of this common fruit for people with diabetes.
Contents:Green mango benefits your heart function, as it contains magnesium and potassium. In addition, raw mango has catechins, anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, and benzoic acid.
100 grams slice of green mango contains the following nutrients:
Vitamin C: 60% |
Iron: 1% |
Vitamin B6: 5% |
Magnesium: 2% |
Calcium: 1% |
Protein: 1% |
Potassium: 4% |
The unique antioxidant called mangiferin in raw mango benefits in lending balance to cholesterol, triglycerides, and fatty acid levels in your body, thereby reducing the risk of heart diseases.
Raw mangoes can be eaten by sprinkling some salt or pepper or may be transformed into a salad. In fact, raw mangoes consumed with yogurt or rice helps in keeping the sugar levels in the body under check.
Raw mangoes may be eaten in pickled form, where mustard seeds are one of the main ingredients. Aam panna with green mangoes is another suggested form of consuming the fruit. To improve the taste, brown sugar, black salt, and mint leaves are added in aam panna. In the northern and eastern part of India, dal with raw mangoes is a delicacy during summers.
Consumption of raw mango before 5 pm is ideal. As the mango has a calorie content, experts feel a diabetes patient should not have green mangoes after sundown.
It is best to consume raw mango in moderate quantities as they have some side effects. Overeating raw mangoes may lead to indigestion, pain in the abdomen, dysentery, and throat irritation.
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