I was given a missive from one of our readers who objects strongly to my “Editorials” as they tend to be about myself.

The reader does have a point. An “Editorial”according to Business Directory is “Usually a brief article written by an editor that expresses a newspaper's or publishing house's own views and policies on a current issue."

Read more:
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/editorial.html

My “Editorials” have appeared under our “Editorial" category. However, and this is my major point I have never claimed they are “Editorials” as described above.

From our very first appearance on the
scene here on Grand Cayman my “Editorials” have all appeared
under the title “The Editor speaks”. I have never claimed they
are anything but my personal view on life here, my life, my friends
life, politics, sports, anything, everything, etc. etc.

Perhaps I should change the title to
The Editor's VIEWS?

Today I am going to write my view on mangoes, a topic I have written about before.

Why?

Because the mango tree in our front
garden has produced the finest crop of mangoes this year.

We have so many, we don't complain about the people who come illegally into our front garden after we have gone to bed and “steal” them. They even leave their own sticks behind so it makes it even easier for them and others to enjoy the feast that God has provided.

I do not know what “breed” of mango the tree produces, except to repeat what everyone says. “They are so juicy and sweet”.

I wasn't a great lover of mangoes but I
am now.

I have also discovered they have many
health benefits.

From Diana Herrington/Care2

Mangos taste so good that people forget
they are also healthy! Discover how the “king of fruits” can
help you, plus why monkeys eat mango seeds and a few mango cautions
and concerns.

10 Health Benefits of Mangos

Health Benefits

1. Prevents Cancer:

Research has shown antioxidant
compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon,
breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include
quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and
methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes.

2. Lowers Cholesterol:

The high levels of fiber, pectin and
vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically
Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff).

3. Clears the Skin:

Can be used both internally and
externally for the skin. Mangos help clear clogged pores and
eliminate pimples.

4. Improves Eye Health:

One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25
percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good
eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes.

5. Alkalizes the Whole Body:

The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a
trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali
reserve of the body.

Mango fruit and mango cubes on the
wooden table.

6. May Help with Diabetes:

Mango leaves help normalize insulin
levels in the blood. The traditional home remedy involves boiling
leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the
filtered decoction in the morning. Mango fruit also has a relatively
low glycemic index (41-60) so moderate quantities will not spike your
sugar levels.

7. Promotes Healthy Sex:

Mangos are a great source of vitamin E.
Even though the popular connection between sex drive and vitamin E
was originally created by a mistaken generalization on rat studies,
further research has shown balanced proper amounts (from whole foods)
does help.

8. Improves Digestion:

Papayas are not the only fruit that
contain enzymes for breaking down protein. There are several fruits,
including mangoes, which have this healthful quality. The fiber in
mangos also helps digestion and elimination.

9. Helps Fight Heat Stroke:

Juicing the fruit from green mango and
mixing with water and a sweetener helps to cool down the body and
prevent harm from overheating. From an ayurvedic viewpoint, the
reason people often get diuretic and exhausted when visiting
equatorial climates is because the strong “sun energy” is burning
up your body, particularly the muscles. The kidneys then become
overloaded with the toxins from this process.

10. Boosts the Immune System:

The generous amounts of vitamin C and
vitamin A in mangos, plus 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your
immune system healthy and strong.

Nutrition by the Numbers

One cup (225 grams contain) contains
the following. Percentages apply to daily value.

105 calories

76 percent vitamin C (antioxidant and
immune booster)

25 percent vitamin A (antioxidant and
vision)

11 percent vitamin B6 plus other B
vitamins (hormone production in brain and heart disease prevention)

9 percent healthy probiotic fiber

9 percent copper (copper is a co-factor
for many vital enzymes plus production of red blood cells)

7 percent potassium (to balance out our
high sodium intake)

4 percent magnesium

Fresh mango organic product on a
tropical outdoor background

How to Prepare a Raw Mango For Fancy
and Practical Eating

1. Hold the mango on its side and cut
down on either side of the central seed. You will end with two big
“halves” plus the central seed.

2. Place each half on the cutting board
with peel facing down and cut the exposed flesh in a horizontal and
vertical pattern, taking care not to cut too deep through the skin.

3. Then invert the whole half to push
out the cubes as shown in the photo above.

Mangos for the Skin:

Externally:

Just blending up the mango and applying
to the face is fast and easy. Mangos contain beta-carotene, which is
converted by your body to vitamin A. That and vitamin C are crucial
to skin self-repair.

This Mango Mud Mask has all the
benefits of mango plus the exfoliating benefits of oatmeal and
almonds.

Internally:

When eaten, mangos can aid in reducing
skin problems, including pimples. Extract the large pit or seed from
green mangos. You can eat this seed raw or cooked, or try a recipe
like this Cucumber-Mint-Mango Lightness.

Do Monkeys Know Something We Don’t?

Monkeys eat the seed from the green
mango, which Ayurvedic healers suggest gives the monkey its energy
and powerful strength to jump in the tress.

Cautions:

If you have a latex allergy, a reaction
is possible with mangos, particularly green mangos. This reaction
develops because of anacardic acid.

Mango peel and sap contain urushiol,
the chemical in poison ivy and poison sumac which can cause an
allergic reaction in susceptible individuals.

Mangos are ripened by some dealers
using calcium carbide, which can cause serious health problems (one
more reason to buy organic). If you do have inorganic mangos, wash
them properly before consuming or soak overnight in water.

SOURCE: https://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-health-benefits-of-mangos.html