Alphonso Mango

Alphonso mango is a seasonal fruit, considered to be among the most superior varieties of the fruit in terms of sweetness, richness and flavour. The Alphonso is also one of the most expensive varieties of mango and is grown mainly in western India including places such asSindhudurg, Ratnagiri and Raigad districts and in the Konkan region of India. Each mango weighs between 150 and 300 grams (5.3 and 10.6 oz).
Alphonso mangoes have a rich, creamy, tender texture and are low in fiber content,[1] with a delicate, creamy pulp. These characteristics make Alphonso one of the most in-demand cultivars.[1][2][4] The skin of a fully ripe Alphonso mango turns bright golden yellow with a tinge of red which spreads across the top of the fruit. The flesh of the fruit is golden saffron colour.
Top 10 Health Benefits of Mangoes :

• Mangoes are rich in per-biotic dietary fiber which help in digestion, vitamins, minerals, and poly-phenolic flavonoid antioxidant compounds.
• Fresh mangoes are a very rich source of potassium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.
• High level of soluble dietary fiber, Pectin and Vitamin C present in mangoes helps to lower serum cholesterol levels specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol.
• According to new research study, mango has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. Several trial studies suggest that poly phenolic anti-oxidant compounds in mango are known to offer protection against breast and colon cancers.
• Mango is effective in relieving clogged pores of the skin, thus helping in curing acnes
• Mangoes are beneficial for pregnant women and individuals suffering from anemia because of their iron content.
• One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight. Eating mangoes regularly prevents night blindness, refractive errors, dryness of the eyes, softening of the cornea, itching and burning in the eyes.
• Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. Boil a few mango leaves in water and allow it to saturate through the night. Consume the filtered decoction in the morning for diabetic home remedy. The glycemic index of mango is low, ranging between 41-60. So, mango does not have any significant effect in increasing blood sugar levels.
• Mangoes can be beneficial for people wanting to gain weight. A 100 gram of mango contains about 75 calories
• Mangoes are useful to children who lack concentration in studies as it contains Glutamine acid which is good to boost memory and keep cells active.