Eat More Mangoes!

Chandi Schwab

I recently read an article in FIRST magazine about the benefits of eating mangoes.It has me convinced.I never think to buy mangoes, but i think next time I go to the store I will pick some up.Another great way to eat mangoes is to throw them into a smoothie.Whether fresh or frozen. Check this out and see what you think.

*Renewed optimism

Thanks to their plentiful stores of amino acid tryptophan,these tropical treats can soothe stress and brighten blue moods by as much as 85%.The reason:Once consumed,this nutrient is quickly converted into serotonin, a feel-good neurotransmitter that also hinders the outflow of stress hormone cortisol. (study done by Loyola University School of Medicine)

*Baby-soft skin

Enjoying mangoes can boost the bodies Resistance to skin thickening sun damage by 56% within 4 weeks.The credit goes to lupeol, a rare antioxidant in the fruit that scavenges harmful free radicals produced in skin when exposed to ultraviolet light.(reported by scientists in India)What's more, mangoes' vitamin A speeds skin-cell renewal,resulting in a smooth,supple complexion.

*Energy to spare

A daily serving of mangoes can reverse the chronic tiredness that results from an overworked thyroid.That's because this fruit is a top natural source of selenium, a trace mineral that helps the gland produce optimal levels of energizing hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine.The result is significantly greater pep in just 3 weeks.(Study done by UC Davis)

*Effortless slimming

One mango delivers about 40% of the recommended daily allowance of fiber, more than half of which is the soluble form.In the gut,soluble fiber forms a slow-digesting gel that wards off the blood sugar spikes that induce cravings. It also binds to dietary fats in the intestines and eliminates them from the body, shuttling out up to 90 fat calories every day.(U.S. researchers)