Unlock the Health Benefits of Mango Peels: Nutrition Professional Advice

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Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen

Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

Mango peel, like the peel of many fruits and vegetables, are nutritionally dense and are therefore good for you. Mango peel is high in vitamin C, vitamin E, polyphenols and carotenoids which all function as powerful dietary antioxidants that help to protect the body from free radicals; this in return helps to protect your body from a variety of diseases. Mango peel is also exceptionally high in fibre which can help with digestion, lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and controlling blood sugar levels.

Expert opinion from Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji

Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa

As with most other fruit peel, mango peel has a rich content of about 45-78% fiber. Fiber helps to add bulk to stool, this reduce the risk of constipation and may prevent colon cancer. Fiber may also be involved in the maintenance of the amount of cholesterol and glucose released to the blood stream from the food consumed. Mango peel also contains some vitamins and other important antioxidant compounds which help to build immunity and fight diseases.

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Expert opinion from Faith Seke

PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master’s degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa

Mango skin is also high in fiber, which is beneficial to digestive health and appetite control. In fact, fiber accounts for 45–78% of the mango peel’s entire weight. Mango skins are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, all of which help to combat disease.

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