It was a big event at our house this
morning. I found our very first mango of the season lying by my car.

Yes, we have had lots of tiny fallen
mango fruits about the size of a ping pong ball from the tree that I
park my car under .

My car over the preceding weeks has
been carpeted with leaves, twigs, blossoms and sticky glue. One nasty
mess that has been waiting for nature's car wash to do its work. It's
been a long wait.

I gave the first fruit to my wife
hoping she would cut it in half and I would get to eat the sweetness.
She did cut it in two, complained about the bruising to the part of
the mango that had hit the ground, and devoured both halves without a
thought for me.

I have to say this particular tree
produces the tastiest and juiciest mangoes I have ever eaten. Never
have I tasted sweeter.

However, are mangoes good for you?

They should be as they contain over 20
vitamins and minerals.

No one can definitely say mangoes are
good for you. The good thing is I have not seen anything scientific
saying they are bad.

This is what the medical News website
says about mangoes:

Many studies have suggested that
increasing consumption of plant foods like mangoes decreases the risk
of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, and heart disease and
promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, and overall
lower weight.

Mangoes can possibly help protect and
strengthen the body in the following ways:

Age-related macular degeneration

The antioxidant zeaxanthin, found in
mangoes, filters out harmful blue light rays and is thought to play a
protective role in eye health and possibly ward off damage from
macular degeneration.

A higher intake of all fruits (three or
more servings per day) has also been shown to decrease the risk of
and progression of age-related macular degeneration.

Asthma prevention

The risk of developing asthma is lower
in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of
these nutrients is beta-carotene, found in mangoes, papaya, apricots,
broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and carrots.

Cancer

Diets rich in beta-carotene may also
play a protective role against prostate cancer, according to a study
conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health's Department of
Nutrition and has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer in a
Japanese study.

In a study conducted by Texas AgriLife
Research, food scientists tested mango polyphenol extracts on colon,
breast, lung, leukemia, and prostate cancer tissue; mangoes were
shown to have some impact on all cancers tested but were most
effective with breast and colon cancers.

The researchers are planning to do a
follow-up study; they will focus on individuals with increased
inflammation in their intestines and therefore a higher risk for
cancer.

Bone health

Low intakes of vitamin K are associated
with a higher risk of bone fracture. Adequate vitamin K consumption
can be achieved by eating a proper intake of fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin K is important for improving calcium absorption, essential
for optimal bone health.

Diabetes

Studies have shown that people with
type 1 diabetes who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose
levels; and individuals with type 2 diabetes may have improved blood
sugar, lipids, and insulin levels. One cup of mango provides about 3
grams of fiber.

Digestion

Mangoes, because of their fiber and
water content, help to prevent constipation and promote regularity
and a healthy digestive tract.

Heart disease

The fiber, potassium, and vitamin
content in mangoes all help to ward off heart disease. An increase in
potassium intake along with a decrease in sodium intake is the most
important dietary change that a person can make to reduce their risk
of hypertension.

Skin and Hair

Mangoes are also great for your hair
because they contain vitamin A, a nutrient required for sebum
production that keeps hair moisturized. Vitamin A is also necessary
for the growth of all bodily tissues, including skin and hair.

Adequate intake of vitamin C, found in
just 1 cup of mango per day, is needed for the building and
maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair.

One cup of diced mango contains:

100 calories

1 gram protein

0.5 grams fat

25 grams of carbohydrate (24 grams of
sugar and 3 grams of fiber)

100 percent of the daily need for
vitamin C

35 percent of vitamin A

20 percent of folate

10 percent of vitamin B-6

8 percent of vitamin K and potassium

Mangoes also contribute copper,
calcium, and iron to the diet as well as antioxidants such as
zeaxanthin and beta-carotene.

SOURCE:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275921.php

I take all that as a definite plus to
eat as many mangoes as fall from that tree.

And if we get a bumper crop I might,
just might, give you one or two if you knock on our door and tell me
how much you love my Editorials.

I might, though, not believe you.

Didn't ABBA sing a song about them?

Mango Mia?