July 22 marks National Mango Day. King offruits, Mango, is among one of the juicy, sweet, high in antioxidants, themankind has been blessed with.
The tasty and the most-liked fruit, Mango isloaded with health benefits such as improved immunity, digestive health andeyesight, as well as a lower risk of certain cancers, prevents heartstrokes, improve hair and skin health
Mango is low in calories yet high innutrients especially Vitamin C, which boosts immunity, iron absorption andgrowth and repair.
Historyof Mango Day
The history of mango dates back to over 5000years ago and as per the reports, the king of fruits was first cultivated inIndia. It is a stone fruit that grows on a tropical tree called the Mangiferaindica, which grows up to 150 feet tall and can have an extremely long life span.The mango plant generally takes 4-5 months to bloom from a flower to a fullyripen tree. When it is young, the mango tree has orange-red leaves that turndark red to green over time.
Apparently, from India, the mango seed traveled across the Asia and reached East Africa, Middle East, and SouthAmerica.
Notably, in South Asia, mangoes are so valuedthat they are considered the national fruit of India as well Pakistan. Mango is thenational tree of Bangladesh and a basket of mangoes is also considered agesture of friendship in the region.
Hereare some ways in which you can add delicious, versatile mango to your diet:
1. Add it to smoothies
2. Dice it and add to salsas
3. Toss it into a summer salad
4. Slice it and serve it along with other tropical fruits
5. Dice it and add to quinoa salads.
Varietiesof Mango available:
The yellow fruit is world-famous and isusually enjoyed during peak summertime. It comes in all shapes and sizes, andwith each variety, there’s a different way to enjoy the taste.
1. Alphonso Mangoes
2. Kesar Mangoes
3. Dasheri Mangoes
4. Safeda Mangoes
5. Chausa Mangoes
6.Langara Mangoes
7. Totapuri Mangoes
8. Gulab Khass Mangoes
9.Mallika Mangoes, and much more
Hereare some Mangolicious Dishes for you to enjoy with family:
All infor Aamras- This one goes without saying and is by far the easiest dessert you can make!Nothing beats this sweet and smooth flavor on a summer noon. It's not just asweet escape but is full of nutritional elements. They're mostly made withsweet Alphonso mangoes for the natural sweet essence, so pick the right Mangoesbefore you blend them!
Fusethe Fizz- If you are looking for something fresh and light, Mango Fizz is the ultimatesolution. While lemon soda may be the summer drink, you can always add somemango pulp to twist the taste! This perfect blend of soda, lemon, mint leaves, and mango will leave you refreshed and all energized.
Makespace for Cheesecake!- A mango cheesecake makes it a perfect summer dessert for those shortget-togethers. The process of making a no-bake mango cheesecake is simple,easy, and delicious to devour! All you need are some rich flavored mangoes, somake sure you pick good quality ones. A rich dessert requires rich fruits!
Blendit in a Milkshake- Summers are incomplete without these, aren't they? If you love milkshakes,mangoes are your go-to fruit! Out of the very few fruits that blend well withmilk, Mango happens to be one. So, make the most of this healthy choice! Youcan also blend in a few chocolate pieces and make it a Mango-chocolate shake.
MangoKesari or Halwa- The season calls for something special, and if one can blend fruits intodelicious recipes, then why not? The simple recipe of halwa with mango mixturecan add up to the sweet flavor. It's an easy recipe to try at home when you'recraving something sweet and fruity!
Timefor Lassi- Last but not least, Mango lassi not just makes a tasty drink but also hasmajor health benefits. The mixture of mango and yogurt is healthy for yourgut, helps in digestion, and keeps your stomach cool. With minimal effort,mango lassi is a must-have summer drink!
KeyNote for Readers
Despite being rich in antioxidants andhealth benefits, the yummy summer fruit is full of sucrose as compared to otherfruits. Therefore, you must limit mango intake to no more than two cups perday.