Fresh green mangoes appear in the markets at the very start of summer. Beyond their taste, they carry remarkable nutritional and health benefits, though many people do not know what changes eating them brings about in the body.

Green mango contains vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, fibre, antioxidants and various minerals. It has more vitamin C than ripe mango, which plays an important role in strengthening the body's resistance to disease.

Eating green mango makes up for a shortage of vitamin C, protecting the body from colds, coughs, infections and various viral illnesses. Eating it regularly in moderate amounts strengthens the immune system.

Green mango aids digestion. Its natural enzymes help digest food quickly and reduce acidity, so it can be useful for people with gastric or digestive problems.

It is very effective against heatstroke and excessive tiredness in hot weather. A green mango drink (aam panna) keeps the body cool and helps prevent dehydration.

Green mango helps remove toxins from the body, improves liver function and helps keep the blood clean.

With few calories and plenty of fibre, it helps control weight, keeping you full for longer and reducing unnecessary eating.

Although green mango has many benefits, eating too much of it can cause some problems, so it is best to eat only a limited amount each day.

Green mango is very beneficial both for its taste and for health. But like everything else, it is best eaten in moderation. Keeping it in your diet in hot weather can bring freshness, energy and good health.

The information is drawn from Verywell Health.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.