5 healthy benefits to eat mangoes

HELPS IN DIGESTION Mangoes contain several enzymes that help in breaking down protein. This is the reason people eat mangoes after a hearty meal. The fibrous content of the fruit along with vitamins, minerals and probiotic dietary fibre help digest food easily. 

HAS LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX The fruit also contains a surprisingly low glycemic index (41-60), thus eating it in moderate quantities will not suddenly elevate your sugar levels. 

LOWERS CHOLESTEROL The fibre, Vitamin C and pectin in mangoes help lower serum cholesterol levels, especially the harmful Low-Density Lipoprotein commonly known as bad cholesterol. 

GOOD FOR EYES The high content of Vitamin A found in mangoes is great for eyes since the Vitamin can help prevent night blindness and dry eyes. A cupful of the fruit supplies 25 per cent of the daily need of Vitamin A. 

APHRODISIAC Besides having high Vitamin E that is a mild form of aphrodisiac, mangoes also have compounds that act like the hormone estrogen and thus has an aphrodisiac effect on both men and women.