It is summer season and in this season everyone likes to eat mango, the king of fruits. On consuming mango, there are some misconceptions and myths in the minds of people that eating mango increases obesity. If we talk about the nutrients of mango, then it contains fiber, vitamin C, copper, folate, vitamin A, E, B5, K and B6. Not only this, mango also contains potassium, magnesium and manganese which are essential for good health. The fructose present in mango is a natural sugar, due to which people doubt and avoid eating the king of fruits, mango.
Should you eat mango for weight loss? Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has written in her Insta post that consuming mangoes is completely safe to lose weight. Consuming mangoes rich in fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients is also beneficial for people suffering from diabetes and obesity.
How to consume mango for weight loss: Mango can be consumed to reduce weight. To reduce weight, eat mango only after cutting it, make a shake, do not consume it in the form of mango and smoothie. Eating mango does not mean that you keep on eating mango throughout the day. Consuming one mango a day is enough to reduce weight. Mango is high in calories. In such a situation, if you will consume more calories, then it will not benefit you much in the weight loss journey.
When to consume mango to lose weight: If you want to consume mango in weight loss journey, then you can consume mango after workout. Consuming mangoes after a workout will act as an energy booster. After exercise, you can consume mango in the form of smoothie, it will give energy to the body.
Concerns about increasing diabetes and cholesterol due to mango: Experts said that mangiferin is a bioactive compound found in mango which has many medicinal properties. It is used to treat infections, diabetes, cancer and heart diseases. The glycemic index of mango is 51, which is counted among the low glycemic index food which is effective in controlling sugar. It has been told in Diwekar’s Insta post that people all over the world recommend consuming fresh fruits to lose weight.