mango 🥭

origin:

mangoes are stone fruits which means that there smaller seed is conserved by a larger body, the so called “stone” of the fruit. mangoes are green-red, yellow or orange fruits that belong to the cashew family, which becomes less surprising when you learn that cashews themselves are not nuts but the seeds of a familiar plant. they are native to southern asia and called the national fruit of india, pakistan and the philippines. they made their entry into the western world by first appearing in california in the late nineteenth century. 

properties:

one portion of half a mango contains around 100 calories, mostly coming from carbs, a little protein and almost no fat. Although many fruits are one-sided in their distribution of nutrients, mangoes are not. they contain all sorts of vitamins: vitamin c, e and a but also some of the b vitamins. they further provide a fair amount of copper and folate and a smaller dose of a variety of other minerals.

benefits:

mangoes are extremely high in antioxidants which makes them great foods for healthy looking skin, hair and nails. The combination of Vitamin a and c they provide makes them great immunity boosters. they support eye and heart health and have been positively tested to stop the growth of certain cancer cells. mangoes also positively impact digestion which is why they are even regularly prescribed to dogs who experience difficulties with their bowel movement. 

use: 

other than other fruits who are typically only eaten in sweet dishes or a snack on its own, mango goes really well in several savory dishes. It adds a gentle sweetness to curries and noodle bowls but goes really well in salads too. mango compliments the taste of spinach, rice, coconut, curry flavored vegetables and avocado.

looking for more? just come by and visit our vegan restaurants in the city centre of groningen and hamburg. we offer fresh, healthy, and delicious vegan mango bowls, salads and juices for pickup and delivery!