Mango

In fact, Peru has over 59,000 acres of mango plantations along its coast, and exports more than 70,000 tons of mangos each year across the world.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MANGOS

In addition to sumptuous tropical flavor, mangos deliver a host of nutrients and make healthy eating a delightful sensory experience. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that healthy adults consume 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables every day (based on a daily consumption of 1,200 to 3,200 total calories). That’s where mangos come in! The versatile mango is available year round and adds delicious flavor to a balanced diet. The following statements have been reviewed and approved by USDA following FDA guidelines for nutrition statements.

• Mango is packed with polyphenols — plant compounds that function as antioxidants (Antioxidants are important as they protect your cells against free radical damage.)
• Rich in vitamin A and C. Vitamin A is essential for a healthy immune system. Vitamin C can help your body produce more disease-fighting white blood cells and promotes healthy hair and skin
• Rich in minerals,
• low in calories fat and Sodium.
• Two key nutrients are the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. This antioxidants act as a natural sunblock, absorbing excess light. In addition, they appear to protect your eyes from harmful blue light