The Efficient Calories In Mango

By Arold Augustin


With so many people engaged in serious calorie counting diets these days, many people wonder about the number of calories in mango. While many experts agree that calorie counting can be taken too far, and that counting those from fresh fruits may be doing exactly that, people still want to know the calorie content in all the foods they eat. This is very common in diet plans that grant points based on calorie content, or those who measure all units of energy consumed against the units of energy expended.

Mangoes were first found in India and Southeast Asia, and had been grown there for thousands of years. They require a completely tropical climate, as these trees are huge and cannot survive any sort of frost. They are now grown not only in India but in Mexico, South America, Haiti, and can sometimes even be found in Florida.

Mangoes generally contain a calorie count of around eighteen per ounce, understanding that they are a heavy, dense fruit. Many smoothie aficionados will cut and weigh the ingredients of their favorite treat, and mangoes are especially great because they freeze well, and they have a shelf life of one to two weeks. Most smoothie lovers prefer the fruits they used to be frozen, and mangoes can be purchased in the grocer freezer section.

The full fruit skinned and without the large pit in the center, contains a calorie count of around one hundred thirty-five. It is important to note that fresh fruits and fresh vegetables, while they may have high calorie content, this type of calorie is used efficiently by the body. A calorie is, after all, simply a unit of energy which our bodies burn during the course of the day.

Choosing the fruit can be achieved through both smell and touch. A fully ripened fruit will be multi-colored, will smell fragrant at the stem, and should give slightly when it is squeezed. For a fruit that is not yet ripened, simply setting it out on a table in the kitchen for a few days should allow it to ripen adequately, and it will be ready for use.

These fruits have a zero fat content, are high in potassium, and an excellent source of fiber. Many people have a daily ritual of eating them, and they are regarded as a comfort food. Mangoes contain an important enzyme which aids the body in digestion, and proper digestion is key to keeping the body in balance.

Regular consumption of mangoes can prevent constipation, and many other diseases which come as a result of poor digestion. Healthy digestion can prevent heart disease and several forms of cancer. An average sized fruit contains seventy percent of the necessary daily fiber for the human diet.

Knowing the health benefits as well as the calories in mango, it is excellent to point out that a delicious salsa is often made from mangoes, not to mention the delicious meat marinades which can be found with other sauces at the grocery store. The Indians create a marinade and flavoring called Amchur which is made from dried and powdered mangoes. This truly is a super food.




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