Mangoes Fighting Cancer - Caribbean Mangifera Indica
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By Aisha Carr Noel
Mangifera Indica is this a new disease? Actually it is the scientific name for Mango. Mango Vert, Mango Rose, Julie Mango, Long Mango, Mango. Mango, the mouthwatering fruit that can be found anywhere in the Caribbean. Almost every person growing up in the Caribbean can reminisce about the days after school or during the vacation when a trip to the neighborhood mango tree, whether situated on a vacant lot on in someone’s yard, yielded a delightful meal picked by hand, bamboo, sticks or pelted from their lofty heights with stones.
It is said that mangoes originated from India and found its way all
around the globe growing best wherever warm tropical weather could be found.
The Caribbean Region has been blessed with a range of this succulent fruit;
warm colours of sunset orange, blush pink, brilliant yellows, healthy green and
many more shades attract the eye along roadways, a trip to the local market or
skillfully placed as a decorative piece on the kitchen table.
There is no doubt that mangoes have woven themselves into the
Caribbean life whether the centre of conversation or the piece that gets the
conversation started, mangoes have grown with us and is now being recognized
for its health benefits.
Mangoes Fighting Cancer
Recent studies like the ones conducted by husband and wife team Drs.
Susan Talcott. Steve Talcott suggests that mangoes are
more than an appetizing snack - they are also cancer stoppers and can be used
as a preventative measure against cancer.
In their study the Talcott’s discovered that the Polyphenols
found in mangoes destroyed cancer cells found in the Colon and left normal Colon
cells with no damage. Their discovery found that mangoes are most effective in
the prevention and stopping the progress of Colon and Breast cancer while
having some impact in the fight against prostate cancer, lung cancer and
leukemia.
Nutritious Value
The nutritious value of Mangoes includes but is not limited to:
Vitamin A – Healthy immune system, vision, mucus membranes and skin,
protects against lung and oral cavity cancers
Vitamin-B6 – GABA Hormone production in the
Brain
Vitamin-C – Helps develop resistance against
infectious agents
Vitamin-E – Antioxidant
Potassium – Electrolytes
Sodium – Electrolytes
Copper – Mineral production of Red Blood Cells
Mango peel is rich in phytonutrients which polyphenols are derived,
that cancer preventing and stopping agent.
Mango meal ideas
Ripe mangoes can be eaten on their own
Green mangoes as a favorite chow with pepper,
salt, chadon beni a.k.a. bandania and other seasonings to one’s taste
Mango chutney adds punch to curry dishes and
Indian delicacies e.g. phulorie
Ripe mangoes can be used to create a flavored
milk shake
Ripe mango juice with a hint of a suitable
essence is nice
Mango ice cream or jam is a wonderful way to
have mangoes
Cooked green mangoes in Indian dishes is a
tasty touch
Ripe mango fruit in salads is just as good
Food Safety -Mango Allergy
While allergic reactions to mangoes are not common, they may occur
when green or uncooked unripe fruit is ingested. Allergic reactions in most
cases affects around the mouth, lips and in some cases cause swelling of the
tongue which can be fatal.
The chemical Urushiol is found in the rind of mangoes, persons with
Poison Ivy allergies should avoid handling the skin of mangoes as it has a
similar reaction to that of poison Ivy.
Simply washing the area which is exposed to the allergen in mangoes
is sufficient to reduce adverse reactions, however in cases where severe
reactions such as respiratory problems are likely to occur one must seek
immediate medical attention.
Mango Event
In Trinidad and Tobago an annual Mango Festival is held to celebrate
this wonderful fruit. The festival features food, new products and lots more.
It is organized by the Network of Rural
Women Producers of Trinidad and
Tobago. The mango festival was held on June 29th 2014 at the
Caroni Bird Sanctuary Trinidad. It is a celebration of the diversity of this
fruit and its potential economic benefit. There is much to look forward to in
2015 so keep an eye out.
http://nrwptt.net/mango-festival/ accessed 14/07/14
Be temperate in all things and have that delicious mouth watering
mango, cheers to your health.
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