With such a delicious story, mangos are one of the most popular fruits in the world. In addition to being sumptuous, luscious and amazing, mangoes offer a host of health benefits! (As if we needed more reason to gorge ourselves on this amazing fruit)Here are some benefits of mangoes that you may not know.

Mangoes could help facilitate healthy digestion. According to DK Publishing’s book “Healing Foods,” mangoes contain enzymes that facilitate the breakdown and digestion of proteins and fibers that help the digestive tract function effectively. Dietary fiber helps reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes. Green mangos contain more pectin fiber than ripe mangoes.

According to the book ‘Healing Foods’, mango flesh contains prebiotic dietary fiber, which helps to nourish good bacteria in the gut. A healthy gut damages your health. A leaky gut, other than poor digestion, causes skin conditions such as IBS, asthma, slow metabolism, and other health problems.

You would be surprised to know that a medium-sized mango contains up to two-thirds of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. Its powerful antioxidant helps strengthen the immune system and prevent colds and flu.

Including mangoes in the diet can also help promote the health of your eyes. Mangoes are rich in beta-carotene, which contributes to the production of vitamin A. Its powerful antioxidant helps improve vision, improves the overall health of the eyes and even prevents macular degeneration or age-related vision loss.

Eating mangoes could also help regulate your cholesterol levels. High levels of pectin fiber can help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL or bad cholesterol) that causes plaques in the vessels and block blood flow.

Mangoes are filled with skin-friendly Vitamin C and vitamin A, two essential elements for healthy skin and skin repair. Mangoes, consumed in moderation, are also known to exfoliate and eliminate dead pores. According to nutritionist and health practitioner Macrobiotic, Shilpa Arora ND, “Mangoes are full of healing nutrients for the skin, for example, the fibers in mangoes clean your intestine overloaded with toxic substances.”

Yes, it’s sweet, and should be eaten sparingly, but that does not make mangoes a no-no strict for diabetics. The glycemic index of mangoes varies between 41 and 60, with an average of 51. The value of 51 is in the lower part of the scale of the glycemic index. Foods under 55 are considered low glycemic foods, which is safe for diabetics. Low glycemic foods help slow the release of sugar in the blood and prevent a sudden spike in blood glucose. In addition to this, mangoes are also high in dietary fiber, which again helps to regulate blood sugar.

Moderate mangoes can also help you lose weight. The phytochemicals of mango skin act as natural anti-fats. The mango flesh is filled with dietary fiber. The fibers induce a feeling of satiety. By eating high-fiber fruits or vegetables, you feel fuller longer, saving you from eating other high-fat snacks.