🥭 Mango
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Anacardiaceae (cashew family — with cashews, pistachios, sumac) |
|---|---|
| Season | Summer |
| Best for | Eye health (beta-carotene → vitamin A); Immunity (vitamin C + A); Skin health; Energy (natural sugars + fibre balance); Digestion (amylase enzymes + fibre) |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Vitamin C — 1 cup ≈ 60mg (67% of daily need)
- Beta-carotene (vitamin A) — one of the richest fruits
- Folate + B6
- Potassium, copper, magnesium
🧭 Best used for
- Eye health (beta-carotene → vitamin A)
- Immunity (vitamin C + A)
- Skin health
- Energy (natural sugars + fibre balance)
- Digestion (amylase enzymes + fibre)
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
Immunity & Colds guide · Pregnancy guide · Skin & Glow guide
🤰 Pregnancy note: Safe and nourishing — but keep portions sensible (high natural sugar) and wash thoroughly. Some women report heartburn with very ripe mango.
⚠️ Safety: Rare allergy: people allergic to poison ivy/oak (same family) can react to mango skin. Stick to the flesh.
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