Eating mango every day is good for the heart and reduces gas –

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That mango it’s a sweet, tasty fruit typical of tropical countries you already know. The novelty for those who like to use it as a complement to salads and salty meals (or even eating it for dessert) is that it brings an important benefit to the body: the high amount of polyphenols can reduce blood pressure and protect health cardiovascular of the women.

It indicates a study from the University of California at Davis, United States. The mango relaxes the blood vessels, which consequently lowers the pressure within two hours of consumption. According to work, just eat two servings of fruit daily to prevent heart disease.

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The investigation was carried out with 24 women in the post-menopause. They consumed 330 grams (about two cups) of mango ataulfo, a variety with more polyphenols, daily for 14 days – while measuring heart rate, blood pressure and respiration. The results were compared to examinations over the next 13 days, in which the volunteers returned to eating normally, excluding mango from their diet.

Help to reduce gas

Another advantage of the mango is the reduction of intestinal gas. Researchers have found that drinking it can decrease the amount of methane gas from fermenting food in the body. intestine and the feeling of fullness.

The discoveries may even lessen the prejudice that some people have with the fruit: despite being caloric (there are 60 cal in 100 grams), if ingested in small portions, you only have to win! How about including it on the grocery list?