Saturday, March 16, 2013

The Efficient Calories In Mango

By Arold Augustin


While many health care professionals believe it is not the best way to approach losing weight, there are still many calorie counting dieters. In keeping with their obsession, they have a need to know the calories in mango. There are still diet plans out there which control diet through a point system, and there are also calorie counting websites which allow the user to compare what they consume to what they burn in a day.

Mangoes were grown in Southeast Asia for over four thousand years. Now many of the fruits that are shipped to the United States come from Mexico, Haiti, northern South America, and even parts of Florida. It has only been in the past twenty years that they have become very popular in North America.

Most mangoes cut up contain a calorie count of around 18 per ounce. Many dieters cut and weigh their fruits when making smoothies, so this information is helpful to them. In fact, with their strong flavor, mangoes are very popular in fruit smoothies. They have a great shelf life when stored in the refrigerator, being able to stay good for a couple of weeks. They are also ideal for freezing, as many smoothie lovers prefer to use frozen fruit in their drink.

The full fruit skinned and without the large pit in the center, contains a calorie count of around one hundred thirty-five. It is important to note that fresh fruits and fresh vegetables, while they may have high calorie content, this type of calorie is used efficiently by the body. A calorie is, after all, simply a unit of energy which our bodies burn during the course of the day.

Choosing the fruit can be achieved through both smell and touch. A fully ripened fruit will be multi-colored, will smell fragrant at the stem, and should give slightly when it is squeezed. For a fruit that is not yet ripened, simply setting it out on a table in the kitchen for a few days should allow it to ripen adequately, and it will be ready for use.

These fruits have a zero fat content, are high in potassium, and an excellent source of fiber. Many people have a daily ritual of eating them, and they are regarded as a comfort food. Mangoes contain an important enzyme which aids the body in digestion, and proper digestion is key to keeping the body in balance.

The health benefits of daily consumption of mangoes include the prevention of constipation, piles and hemorrhoids. There are also a number of other diseases, including cancers, which can be prevented by a healthy digestion. These fruits contain 70 percent of the daily need for fiber, which contributes to prevention of heart disease.

More than the calories in mango, the enzyme contained in mangoes that aids with digestion also works well as a meat tenderizing agent. Mangoes are frequently used in meat marinades. There is an Indian product called Amchur which is used as a seasoning and a marinade, and this is made from dried mangoes that are ground into a powder.




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