How to Choose a Mango and the Health Benefits Story

How to Choose a Mango and the Health Benefits

One of our most favorite fruits is a mango. Ever since I was a child that is one fruit we always enjoyed in our home.

So when I got the opportunity to share my love of mangos with our readers, I got so excited and the endless amounts of recipes went through my head. This delicious, sweet and juicy fruit is so versatile and enjoyed with just about any meal or snack.

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In addition to sumptuous tropical flavor, mangos deliver a host of nutrients and make healthy eating a delightful sensory experience. The versatile mango is available year round and adds delicious flavor to a balanced diet.

Mangos are a true superfruit, containing over 20 different vitamins and minerals and each serving is fat-, sodium-, and cholesterol-free.

One serving of mangos provides 100% of your daily vitamin C needs and 35% of your vitamin A needs, both important antioxidant nutrients.

1. Don’t focus on color. It is not the best indicator of ripeness.

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2. Squeeze the mango gently. A ripe mango will be slightly soft to the touch. 3. Ripe mangos will often have a fruity aroma at their stem ends.

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