June is National Mango Month

Mangoes are at their peak right now and if you havent tried the yummy fruit, now is the time.

Health Benefits of Mangos
Researchers presenting at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) have found that mangos have properties that can help regulate blood sugar levels among people suffering from obesity. The study, led by Edralin Lucas PhD of Oklahoma State University, suggests that it is certain nutritional compounds within the fruit that have the ability to improve blood sugar levels, even when body weight remains unchanged.

Consumption of mango may also help prevent certain types of cancer, particularly of the colon, breast and prostate. Mango contains triterpene and lupeol which has been found to be an effective inhibitor of tumors. Mangos also contain another compound, kaempferol, which may help fight cancer growth.

Texas A& M researchers have found that the same polyphenols that may help prevent cancer could also help reduce inflammation within the body. In addition, quercetin in the mango may help fight inflammation and hypertension and Mangiferin may help promote metabolism.

Mango Nutrition
The average-sized mango has about 60 calories per serving (one cup of chopped mango is just 100 calories). Mangos are rich in over 20 different vitamins and minerals. It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, B6 and copper. The fruit is also naturally high in prebiotic dietary fiber, which can help encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

How to Choose, Store and Cut a Mango

Selecting Mangos
Don't focus on color. It is not the best indicator of ripeness.
Squeeze the mango gently. A ripe mango will give slightly.
Use your experience with produce such as peaches or avocados, which also become softer as they ripen.
Ripe mangos will sometimes have a fruity aroma at their stem ends.
The red color that appears on some varieties is not an indicator of ripeness. Always judge by feel.

Ripening and Storing Mangos
Keep unripe mangos at room temperature. Mangos shouldnt be refrigerated before they are ripe.
Mangos will continue to ripen at room temperature, becoming sweeter and softer over several days.
To speed up ripening, place mangos in a paper bag at room temperature.
Once ripe, mangos should be moved to the refrigerator, which will slow down the ripening process. Whole, ripe mangos may be stored for up to five days in the refrigerator.
Mangos may be peeled, cubed and placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to six months.

Handling and Cutting Mangos
Always use a clean knife and cutting board to cut a mango.
If you have handled or cut any type of meat or seafood, ALWAYS sanitize your hands, work area, utensils and cutting board before handling or cutting any fruits or vegetables, including mangos.
Always wash mangos before cutting.

For recipes, visit www.mango.org (The National Mango Board).

Journal References:

Lucas A, Li W, Brown A, Li W, Peterson SK, Wang Y, Perkins-Veazie P, Clarke SL, Smith BJ. Mango Modulates Blood Glucose Similar to Rosiglitazone without Compromising Bone Parameters in Mice Fed High Fat Diet. J Pharm Nutr Sci 2012; 2: 115-126.
Lucas A, Li W, Peterson SK, Brown A, Kuvibidila S, Perkins-Veazie P, Clarke SI, Smith BJ. A fat loss review can help you construct a clear describe of what you demand to focus on to accomplish your fat reducing objective if you're a novice; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an intermediate or more boost phase of their weightloss program. Applying are seven steps that can serve as instructions for your own weight loss system. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not the same. Many weight loss programs have misled people into wondering that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss applications only work by producing a person's body to reduce more muscle flesh and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Mango modulates body fat and plasma glucose and lipids in mice fed a high-fat diet. Brit J Nutr 2011; 106: 1495-1505.
Kim HK, Nelson-Dooley C, Della-Fera MA, Yang JY, Zhang W, Duan J, Hartzell DL, Hamrick MW, Baile CA. Genistein decreases food intake, body weight, and fat pad weight and causes adipose tissue apoptosis in ovariectomized female mice. J Nutr. 2006 Feb;136(2):409-14.
Hasegawa N, Yamda N, Mori M. Powdered green tea has antilipogenic effect on Zucker rats fed a high-fat diet. Phytother Res. 2003 May;17(5):477-80.
Tsuda T, Horio F, Uchida K, Aoki H, Osawa T. Dietary cyanidin 3-O-beta-D-glucoside-rich purple corn color prevents obesity and ameliorates hyperglycemia in mice. J Nutr. 2003 Jul;133(7):2125-30.

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