WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE: MANGO OR WATERMELON?
Mango:
- Mango is packed with polyphenols that function as antioxidants. These protect us from the free radical damage that is linked with ageing.
- Eating mango helps boost our immune system as it consists of good amounts of Vit A, C, E, K, folate, B Vitamins that help boost our immunity.
- Mango consists of the antioxidant mangiferin that protects heart cells against oxidative stress and inflammation. It also helps to lower triglycerides, free fatty acid levels and cholesterol. Along with potassium and magnesium, mangiferin protects and supports our heart health.
- Mango consists of amylases that are a group of digestive enzymes. These break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars and are good for digestive health. Eating mangoes helps with digestive problems like diarrhoea and constipation as they comprise dietary fibre and water.
- Polyphenols in mango also fight oxidative stress that is linked to several cancers. Thus eating mangoes lowers the risk of certain types of cancer.
Watermelon:
- Watermelon has high water content, it provides you with a good volume of food with fewer calories and is 92% water which also helps to keep you full for a longer period of time.
- It also includes citrulline, beta carotene and lycopene (antioxidant) along with carotenoids (that includes beta carotene and alpha-carotene that convert to Vit A).
- Citrulline content in watermelon helps to lower the blood pressure by expanding the blood vessels with the help of increasing nitric oxide levels.
- Lycopene is anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant compound helps to prevent AMD-age-related macular degeneration (eye problem that causes blindness).
- Citrulline helps to lower muscle soreness.
- Vitamin C helps in the synthesis of collagen and vitamin A helps to repair skin cells. The nutrients of watermelon help to keep up to provide healthy skin and hair benefits.
A cyclist can include both these amazing fruits in their training diet for great health benefits. But keep in mind that mango contains sugar thus moderation is the key.
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