Rujuta Diwekar busts popular mango myths– do mangoes make you fat? Read to know!

Also, find out from Rujuta Diwekar if mango causes acne and if it is okay for diabetics to eat mango.

By: Tania Tarafdar | | Published: May 18, 2017 4:39 pm

Mango is everyone’s favourite. But most of us avoid mango thinking that it will cause acne, and being high in calories, will show on our waistline. People with diabetes also believe that mangoes are a complete no for them. But is it worth eliminating this yummy fruit from your plate? Probably not, celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has answered all your queries about mango on her social media page. Also Read - Winter foods that you must definitely load up on for health and warmth

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Mango is dense in vitamin C, the one nutrient that is key to strengthen your bones and joints. What s more, mango is incredibly rich in fibre, and so you no longer have to resort to something boring to help up your fibre intake.

Should you avoid mango if you have diabetes?

Is mango dangerous for people with diabetes? Mangoes are not just safe for diabetics, but it is recommended that you eat a mango a day. Mango is low on glycemic index and high in other nutrients which will help regulate your blood sugar. Here are 5 foods all diabetics should avoid.

Will eating mango make you gain weight?

Remember that everything from fibre-rice biscuits to flourless bread can add calories to your plate and one mango will not make any difference. Mango is rich in antioxidants that will, in fact, give your metabolism a huge boost.

Are mangoes fattening?

Mangoes are not fattening; it contains no fat. It is your inactivity that is making you fat, not the mango on your plate. In fact, mango contains nutrients which will help accelerate your fat-burning process.

Will mango cause acne?

Mango is extremely rich in carotene which contributes to giving you a flawless skin. You will not get any acne if you eat a mango. Here are 6 more reasons you should include mango in your beauty regime.

Does mango raise body temperature?

Mango is not a cooling fruit, but you have a solution to this. All you have to do is soak the mango in water for at least half an hour before you eat it. Soaking the mango will leach out all the phytic acid that warms up your body.

How many mangoes should you be eating?

Mango has minerals that make sure that your leptin sensitivity works well. Leptin is the hormones your body secretes that sends a signal to your brain and regulates your hunger. So remember whenever you eat mango, you will always end up eating it in moderation. Plus, mango has lots of fibre that will keep you full.

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Published : May 18, 2017 4:39 pm

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