With the arrival of summer, the mango season has started and people are enjoying different varieties of the “King of Fruits”. Pakistan is the world's fourth largest producer of mangoes, growing dozens of varieties of the fruit, each offering its own sweet, sour, juicy and delicious flavors as well as numerous medical benefits.
Mangoes are commonly cultivated in the hot regions of Pakistan and every part of the mango tree, from its leaves to its seeds, is used for various purposes. This is the reason why Pakistani mangoes are in high demand worldwide. Mango is not only eaten as a fruit, but is also used as a salad and after-meal dessert, with many types of shakes being prepared. Additionally, mango pickles, jellies, chutneys and jams are very popular. This article presents some popular varieties of mangoes and their medical benefits.
Popular Mango Varieties
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It is the most famous and delicious variety of mango. Chonsa from Rahim Yar Khan district of Punjab is popular all over the world due to its unique taste. This lion was a favorite of Shah Suri and his tribe, who named him after him. Chonsa mango season usually lasts from mid-June to the end of September.
Sindhi:
The Sindhi mango was first cultivated in the Mirpur Khas district of Sindh, and today it represents Pakistan globally. Sindhi mango is oval in shape and golden in color. It is not only tasty but also fragrant. To enjoy the true taste of Sindhi mango, it should be eaten when it is fully ripe. Apart from being eaten raw, it is also used to make shakes, ice creams and smoothies. Most people prefer to eat Sindhiri mango cut into cubes. The Sindhi mango season is usually from May to mid-August, and it spoils later than other mango varieties.
Anwar Ratul:
This variety of mango is named after Anwar Haq, a farmer from Baghpat district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Anwar Ratul is often referred to as the "King of Mangoes" due to its unique taste and high demand worldwide. In Pakistan it is cultivated in Punjab. As Anwar Ratul's season is very short, he is in high demand.
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It was first cultivated in the northern Indian city of Varanasi (Benares). Although the reason for its name is unknown, it is said that the original cultivator walked with a limp, hence the name "Linga" (lame). A distinguishing feature of this mango is that it remains green even when ripe, while its flesh is orange in color and has an exceptional flavor. Its season lasts from mid-July to mid-September, and a well-ripened limp mango is sweet and delicious.
Dussehra:
Another popular variety of mango in Pakistan is Dashari. It has its roots in the gardens of the Nawabs of Lucknow. Dussehri mango is small but very sweet and delicious. The best time to enjoy Dussehra mangoes is the first three weeks of July. Additionally, other varieties of mangoes are produced in Pakistan, including Neelum, Fajri, Saroli, Malda and Tota Pari.
The climate of our country is perfect for mango production and cultivation. Mango trees can be easily grown everywhere, which is why many houses in Sindh and Punjab have these trees in their backyards.
Medical benefits of mango
Eating one mango daily can prevent digestive problems and heart diseases.
Mango is a nutritious fruit, low in fat, cholesterol and sodium, while high in vitamins B6, A, C, E, potassium, magnesium and copper, which are essential for human health. They are very beneficial for health. Moreover, mango is also beneficial for high blood pressure patients.
Various chemical components found in mango help prevent various types of cancer including breast cancer.
Antioxidants present in mango reduce the risk of colon and blood cancer and play an effective role against thyroid gland cancer. According to Harvard University experts, mangoes increase immunity against colon or colon cancer.
Mangoes are extremely beneficial for weak people as they help in gaining weight. Those who are underweight should consume mangoes along with other foods to gain weight. 150 grams of mango contains 86 calories, which are easily absorbed by the body.
Mangoes are also very beneficial for the digestive system, helping in digestion of food and increasing appetite. The fiber in mango helps to cleanse the intestines and reduce the risk of inflammation.
Mango is also very beneficial for pregnant women. Doctors often advise pregnant women to take vitamin and iron supplements to control anemia as mangoes naturally increase these nutrients in the body.
Mangoes enhance the beauty of the face. Applying its pulp on the face not only solves several skin problems but also keeps the skin moist and evens out the complexion.
This fruit also helps in improving cognitive ability. The vitamins present in mango play an excellent role in brain development while the glutamine present in mango is beneficial for memory.
Mangoes are rich in beta-carotene which helps in strengthening our immune system.
New research shows that the king of fruits is not harmful for diabetics, as it contains enough minerals and vitamins that are easily absorbed by the body, helping to control blood glucose levels. Help is available.
Eating one mango daily increases the number of red blood cells in the body, which reduces the risk of anemia.
Regular consumption of mango prevents bone diseases and the calcium present in it helps to strengthen bones. Apart from this, eating mangoes reduces the chances of bone weakness to a great extent.
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