MANGOES KING OF FRUITS
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Mangoes
are one of the most delicious and nutrient dense fruit and
are known as king of fruits worldwide.
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A single
mango contains approx. 3gm of dietary fibers, which lowers
cholesterol and promote digestion.
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Mangos
are high in vitamin, and a single mango contains 96%of the
recommended daily intake of Vit C.
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Vitamin C
is well known as an immune system booster, offers protection
from heart and eye disease and boosts skin health.
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Vitamin E
and B carotene in mangoes act as powerful antioxidants that
helps the body fight the effect of free radicals.
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Mangoes
are rich in vitamin B6, iron, potassium and magnesium.
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Choose
mangoes with intact skin and without any bruise or cuts.
Unripe mangoes can be kept at room temperature for a few
days, to ripen place them in a paper bag and once they are
get ripened, they should be stored in the refrigerator.
Mangoes have best flavor when served at room temperature.
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There are
over 100 different varieties of mangoes in India. They are
available in various ranges of color, sizes and shape. They
are being cultivated in India since the time immemorial.
People eat ripened mangoes but prepare pickles and sauces
when they are green.