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Mango
fruit is an excellent
source of Vitamin-A
and
flavonoids like beta-carotene,
alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin.
100 g of fresh fruit provides 765 mg or 25% of recommended daily levels
of vitamin A.Together; these compounds are known to have antioxidant
properties and are
essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining
healthy
mucus
membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotenes
is known to protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers.
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Medium size mango contains 135calories
Fresh mango is a good source of potassium. 100 g fruit provides 156 mg of potassium while just 2 mg of sodium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
Monday, February 4, 2013
MANGO FRUIT
Mango
fruit is rich in
pre-biotic dietary fiber,
vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic
flavonoid antioxidant compounds.
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