Mangoes - Coming soon
Regular price
$0.25
Sale
1.0 lb
The mango is a juicy tropical fruit. The ripe fruit varies in size and color, such as yellow, red or green and very fibrous on the surface and taking three to six months to ripen. Mango trees can live up to 300 years, with its root descending to depths as far as 20 feet. Mangoes are generally sweet, although the taste and texture of the flesh varies across cultivars; some have a soft, pulpy texture.
Consuming fruits and vegetables have been associated with reduced risk of lifestyle related health condition such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Studies have shown that mangoes promote a healthy skin complexion, hair, increased energy, and overall lower weight.
One cup of diced mango contains 100 calories, 1 gram protein, 0.5 grams fat, and 25 grams of carbohydrate (23 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber). Mango contains 100% of the daily need for vitamin C, 35% for vitamin A, 20% of folate, 10% of vitamin B-6 and 8% of vitamin K and potassium. Mangoes contribute to copper, calcium and iron in a diet, as well as antioxidants such as zeaxanthin and beta-carotene, which plays a protective role against cancer.
Consuming fruits and vegetables have been associated with reduced risk of lifestyle related health condition such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Studies have shown that mangoes promote a healthy skin complexion, hair, increased energy, and overall lower weight.
One cup of diced mango contains 100 calories, 1 gram protein, 0.5 grams fat, and 25 grams of carbohydrate (23 grams of sugar and 3 grams of fiber). Mango contains 100% of the daily need for vitamin C, 35% for vitamin A, 20% of folate, 10% of vitamin B-6 and 8% of vitamin K and potassium. Mangoes contribute to copper, calcium and iron in a diet, as well as antioxidants such as zeaxanthin and beta-carotene, which plays a protective role against cancer.