Availability: All Year Around
What to look out for
A good advice to grab good mangoes at the store is to pick the ones that present a yellow or orange/red exterior, and that have a very fruity aroma. Also, ripen mangoes will be soft and smooth to the touch, as opposite to a green and hard mango.
The process of ripe a mango can be accelerated by just placing the mango inside a brown paper bag over the counter for 2 days.
Storage
Mangoes can be stored in 3 different ways:
Counter: The best and proper way to store an unripe mango is just placing it over the counter in a dark spot for a few days until its ripen and good to be eaten.
Fridge: In case the mango is already ripen, but it will not be consumed in a few more days, place it inside the vegetable drawer in the fridge. The cold temperature will slow down the spoiling process of the fruit.
Freezer: Mangoes can also go to the freezer in case it will be necessary. In order to do so, first peel, and chop the mango, placing the pieces over a baking tray. Arrange the baking tray inside the freezer for a few hours. To finalise, arrange the frozen mango inside a freezer-friendly container and it’s done.
Benefits
May Support The Heart
Mango is a fruit that is rich in a few nutrients that help blood vessels to relax, and lower blood pressure levels inside the body, these nutrients are magnesium, potassium and other antioxidants such as Mangiferin.
May Improve Digestion
Mango is an excellent aid for improving digestive health. The fruit contains several digestive enzymes, a lot of water content, and plenty of dietary fibre that will support a healthier digestive system.
Can Lower Risk of Cancers Cells
The fruit can also be a fighter against certain types of cancers. Polyphenols inside the mango may support the fight against oxidative stress, therefore lowering the risks for colon, lung, prostate and breast cancer.
Low in Calories
Possessing only 60kcal per 100g of fruit, mango is very low in calories, thus, being a great option for people who wants or needs to reduce the amount of calorie intake while still felling full and satisfied.
Immunity Booster
As mango is rich in vitamins and minerals such as folate, B Vitamins, and Vitamins A, K and C – all of these vitamins will positively affect our immunity system in fighting infections and inflammation inside the body.