Mangoes throughout Taiwan have entered a period of prolific production, but due to the impact of the epidemic, the purchasing power of the public has declined. According to the Agricultural Improvement Farm of Tainan District of the Agricultural Committee, this year's mangoes have plenty of light during the growth period, the color is beautiful, the nutritional value is higher than before, and the sugar content even exceeds 12°Brix, which is sweeter than the ones exported to Japan! The nutritionist also mentioned that eating mango has many benefits, such as being rich in vitamin A, which can protect the eyes; and when eating mango, you need to pay attention to the "time to eat" and the amount.
The Tainan District Agricultural Improvement Farm of the Agricultural Committee pointed out that mangoes are an important agricultural product exported to Japan, and Japan has strict requirements, and the sugar content of mangoes exported to Japan is as high as 12°Brix. According to statistics, the total mango production area in Taiwan is 16,313 hectares, and Tainan City accounts for 45% (7,274 hectares), making it one of the main mango producing areas. This year, blessed by the low temperature and dry climate in winter, the flowering and fruiting situation in Tainan area is excellent. In addition, the growing season is full of sunshine, the fruit is beautiful in color and the accumulation of nutrients is sufficient. The sugar content is slightly higher than in previous years, and it tastes sweet and delicious.
Mangoes are rich in nutritional value, according to the analysis by nutritionist Song Minghua, mangoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and some minerals including potassium ions, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and so on. Among them, vitamin A can help maintain night vision, including preventing night blindness, dry eye, etc., and maintain the normal function of mucosal cells, and even participate in some immune functions; as for vitamin C, in addition to its antioxidant function, it can also participate in collagen in the body. synthesis, and may also help promote wound healing.
However, although mangoes contain more vitamins A and C thanMore, but it is not recommended to eat or eat every day. Song Minghua said that mangoes are fruits with high sugar content and high calorie content. If you need weight control, or if you are diabetic or have poor blood sugar control, you should pay attention to the amount you eat each time. It is recommended to eat in a bowl, about half a bowl. A bowl of 8 minutes is more suitable, about 1/3 to half a mango.
Song Minghua further mentioned that basically eating mangoes with most of the food will not cause much problems, but the "time to eat" needs special attention. She suggested that it would be better to eat mangoes between meals as a snack instead of snacks. The reason is that if you eat it immediately after a meal, it may be because you have already eaten rice or other food and your blood sugar has risen. If you eat a lot at this time The sugar in mangoes and fruits may make blood sugar too high all of a sudden, causing some burden on the body.
In addition, some people may develop allergies from eating mangoes, which also causes many people to spread it. Mangoes are "toxic" fruits, but Song Minghua emphasized that mangoes are basically non-toxic, and eating mangoes can cause skin allergies. It does not mean that mangoes are poisonous; however, some ingredients in mangoes may cause some people to be allergic, so if you eat mangoes who are prone to skin reactions, don’t eat too much, just taste it.
Finally, Song Minghua also added that now the weather is getting hotter and hotter, and it is about to enter July and August. In this season, everyone will want to drink hand shake or eat ice. In fact, you can take advantage of the current mango season, and the price is not expensive. You can directly cut the mango into pieces and put it in the freezer, it will automatically becomeMango ice; or add some ice cubes or ice water to make a smoothie with mango. Using these methods to replace hand shakes or ice products is a natural and healthy choice.
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