2010 May Newsletter

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Useful and unknown information  about mango that you probably didn't know...

 Promotes fertility :

If you’re pregnant or planning to get pregnant, mangoes will be a good addition to your

diet as it is rich in folic acid, and  B vitamin which helps promote fertility in both men and women and

prevent birth defects.

Regulate Blood Pressure:

Mango helps to regulate blood pressure, muscle contraction, and

 keep your bodily processes working correctly

Source of Iron:

Mango high Iron content is beneficial to people with anemia and pregnant women,

if eaten regularly

Vitamins:

Mango are a rich source of vitamins and minerals

Promotes good eyesight:

If kids don’t like carrots, give them mangoes. One cup of these tropical fruit supplies 25% of the

 daily needed value of vitamin A which promotes good eyesight

Prevent Stretch Mark:

Mango fruit will prevent stretch marks (especially during pregnancy)

Hair Rinse:

    Many women use white distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar as a hair rinse, but mango vinegar will have similar results. Vinegar can help remove styling product buildup

 and other hair residue, leaving it soft and healthy. Mix 1 to 2 tbsp. of mango vinegar with 3 cups of water, & rinse your hair with the resulting solution.

Regenerate Skin Cells:

Mango fruit will regenerate skin cells         

Helps lower blood pressure levels:

Every cup of mangoes contains 257 mg of potassium, a mineral which helps

regulate blood pressure levels.  

Soft Skin:

. Mango kernels are used to create a highly enriched butter that will

soften and smooth your skin.

Reduce Risk of Cancer:

Mangoes contain 76% of the needed daily value of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant which

helps protect cells from free radical damage and reduces risk of cancer.

Diabetes:
 

Eating a mango every day could protect people against high cholesterol as well as diabetes

Leaves of mango tree also fight diabetes. Boil  3-4  fresh leaves of mango tree in the morning and drink

  Diet:

Mangos are a good staple for your daily diet.