7 Health Benefits of Mango

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7 Health Benefits of Mango

November 15, 2019

Mango Health Benefits - Healthbiztips

Mango Health Benefits - Healthbiztips

@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan -- health blog

Mango (Mangifera indica) is one of the most desired tropical fruits because of it's delectable taste. It is packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals which offers a range of health advantages.

Ripe mangoes have a soft yellow juicy sweet or sour flesh surrounding a large tough seed at it's core. This fruit comes in various varieties with different sizes and skin color ranging from green, orange, and yellow, although it's skin is inedible.

Unripe mangoes are usually green in color with a extremely sour greenish fresh. Still, even unripe mangoes have an appeal as it can be eaten with fish paste (bagoong) or table salt to balance out it's taste.


1. Promotes good digestion

A good source of fiber, incorporating mango in the diet helps prevent and counteracts gastrointestinal problems like constipation, and encourages  regular bowel movement.


2. Good for the eyes

Every 100 grams of mango contains about 21% of one's daily Vitamin A needs. Vitamin A is essential for sharp eyesight and prevention of macular degeneration.


3. Boosts immune system

Mango is an excellent source of Vitamin C, an antioxidant  that plays a role in immunity and body repair. 100 gram mango meets about 60% of one's daily Vitamin C requirement.


4. Healthy skin, hair, and teeth

Vitamin C is also a paramount component in the production of collagen which serves as structural support of the skin, hair, teeth, muscle, organs, and other integral parts of the body. It gives strength and flexibility and prevents wrinkling and sagging.


5. Low in calories

Mangoes are low in calories, and do not contain cholesterol. Every 100 gram of this fruit only contains roughly 60 calories.


6. Antioxidant rich

Mango is rich in antioxidant polyphenols which serves to shield the body from harmful environmental free radicals that are responsible for premature aging. It also ensures the health of the cells in the human body. Studies in animals shows that intake of mango has positive outcome in the prevention of heart disease and cancer.


7. Vitamins and minerals

Mango is a good source of Vitamin E, folate, potassium, copper, vitamin B, vitamin K, and manganese, with traces of iron, calcium, and phosphorus.

8 Facts about Lanzones

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8 Facts about Lanzones

November 09, 2018

Do you want to know more facts about lanzones?

Lanzones is a popular fruit grown in many tropical countries in South East Asia. It is a delicious sweet, sour, and juicy fruit. This fruit has a spherical or oval shape, with yellow to brownish peel and a semi-translucent soft flesh.

8 Facts about Lanzones

@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan

1. Lanzones tree's lifespan is 1 century (100 years).

2. Take it easy. Endulging in too much lanzones can cause bloating.

3. Lansones has several varieties including duku, jolo, longkong, and paete.

4. The flesh of lanzones fruit is usually eaten raw, but can also be made as candy, jam, beverage, jelly, salad, and be use as an ingredient in many Asian main dish.

5. Lanzones is in season from August to November.

6. Lanzones fruit is acidic so it's sour variety is not recommended for people afflicted with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or hyperacidity.

7. Lanzones originated from the Malaysian Peninsula. It has been grown successfully in many Asian countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It even reached Hawaii.

8. Did you know that lanzones tree only begins to bear fruit 4 years after it has been planted.