Mangoes are the best summer fruit that all of us can hope to enjoy. But even more health benefits are associated with raw mangoes. Raw mangoes are very high in essential vitamins such as vitamin C, K, A, B 6 and folate. It essentially provides the same benefits as amla does in winter months.
Basics about raw mangoes
- Boosts immunity, metabolism and energy levels
- Boasts of a number of health benefits
- One of the best foods for detoxification as it removes toxins from the body
- It helps to build strong immunity to fight infections in the body
- A raw mango has as much vitamin C as 35 apples, 18 bananas, nine lemons and three oranges
- They are a vital source of magnesium, calcium, iron and dietary fibre that help to detoxify the liver
- Raw mangoes are heavily packed with a number of very powerful anti oxidants
Nutritional value of 100 grams raw mangoes
- Energy : 60 k cal
- Protein : 0.5 g
- Fat : 0.3 g
- Carbs : 17 g
- Vitamin C : 27.7 mg
- Vitamin A : 0.2 mg
- Folate : 14 mcg
- Vtamin B 6 : 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K : 4.2 mcg
Benefits of eating raw mangoes
- Helps protect from intense heat and dehydration
- Raw mango serves as a ideal food to keep your body cool
- Assists in treating digestive problems
- Treats digestive problems
- Raw mangoes are great for weight loss as help trigger metabolism, keep you satiated and burn those extra fats in the body
- Boost energy
- It is rich in a number of essential vitamin and minerals
- It replenishes the reserves of sodium chloride in the body
- It is very useful for releasing toxins from the body
- Healthy heart
- The richness of vitamin B, niachin and fibre in raw mangoes promotes a healthy heart
- It helps in lowering cholesterol levels in the body
- Improves blood circulation in the body
- Prevents the risk of cardiovascular diseases
- Promotes liver health
- Raw mangoes can assist in treating liver ailments
- It helps detoxify the liver and increases the absorption of fat in the body
- Raw mangoes are also known to promote dental health
- Raw mangoes are great in boosting the natural immunity in the body
- Consuming it helps ward off various infections like common cold, cough etc
- It also helps in controlling blood disorders in the body
- Raw mangoes are also great for your skin and hair
- This is due to the presence of vitamin A
- Vitamin E present in raw mangoes enhances the production of hormones in the body
Side effects of consuming too many raw mangoes
- Eating too many raw mangoes can cause indigestion, abdominal pain and throat irritation
- Remember to not drink cold water immediately after consuming mangoes
- Excess consumption can increase the bile juices in the body which can cause ulcers
- It can also cause headaches and nausea
Best ways to consume raw mangoes
- You can eat them raw but not alone and not in huge quantities
- In detox water, in chutney, salads and smoothies
- Aam panna and rasam
- Homemade raw mango pickle
- Sabzi and dal, raw mango curry
- For flavouring with rice and porridge