I have REALLY gotten into Mangos lately. They are so good and I have been eating one every morning for breakfast. Not only are they good - they are good for you. Like really really good for you. There are some reports that they can even help with weight loss - but I have yet to see that.
I have been buying them by the dozens every week and cutting them up, freezing them in snack size baggies and putting the little baggies into a gallon freezer bag. I can just take out a couple of days worth at a time and have them ready to go. I have no idea how high in price they will go in the winter months so I want to have a stockpile in the freezer. Right now they are 68 cents each - but occasionally you can find them 50 cents this time of year. I won't buy them once they get over 80 cents and I have a feeling it won't be long now. By the way - you can keep them in the freezer for up to 6 months - although I doubt I ever have any make it that long!
Here are some great Mango stats:
One large mango without peel contains 1.06 grams of protein, 135 calories and 3.7 grams of dietary fiber.
It is full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidant and phytochemicals.
Vitamin A ,Vitamins C & E and Selenium.
B-complex (anti-stress) vitamins, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, Folic acid (folate), and zinc.
Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They also contain some protein and amino acids, about 2% of your daily recommended amount.
Health Benefits include:
*Protect cells from free radical damage.
*Lower certain cancer risk.
*Improve iron absorption.
*Great for the eyes.
*Helps fight off viral infections.
*Relieves constipation.
The mango skin is full of antioxidants, such as carotenoids, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein but I am not much for the skin - so I toss it. I have never been a peeling eater of any fruit, really, but if you can eat them - more power to you! Just that much more superfruit to eat!
Now you have made me hungry for one. I will be at Sams tomorrow to pick some up. Thanks for the head up on freezing them :)
ReplyDeleteThose mangoes look so good right now! They're my favorite as well. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is cool! I love Mangos!!
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious! I've actually never thought about freezing them. Great idea. Megan
ReplyDeleteI just love fresh mango - it is a bit fiddly getting the stone out though. Canned mango just isn't the same. Cheers
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you could freeze them. Great tip!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they could be frozen either; I have one for breakfast too, Florida has so much fresh fruit available, more than when I lived in California.
ReplyDeleteWe buy a mango salsa at the our grocery and put it on grilled salmon or chicken...it is amazing and a great way to eat mangos!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture! I can't say that I have tried mangos, but I think I am going to do so. I also heard on the news how you can cut up watermelon, mangos, and add kales leave to make one of the most nutritious, low calorie smoothies ever. I want to try that also.
ReplyDeleteLove the mango stats and love mangoes!
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Holy cow I had no idea the health benefits for a single fruit! I;ll def be picking some up for us. it'll offer a nice change from the apples, bananas, and grapes that I always buy :)
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