A MANGO A DAY...

Great health reasons to go a mango!

As the saying goes, 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'. This old adage could well be used for mangoes because, like apples, they’re simply brimming with goodness. Australian mangoes are high in energy, low in fat, and are a great source of calcium and vitamins essential for good health.

A 200g serve of ripe mango (the equivalent of less than one mango) provides you with up to three times your recommended daily intake of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Vitamin C, an antioxidant important in protecting the body from infection, is required in the formation of collagen, a protein that gives structure to bones, cartilage, muscle and blood vessels. Vitamin C also aids the absorption of iron, necessary for transporting
oxygen from the lungs to cells all around the body.

And the good news doesn’t end there. Our Australian mangoes also provide more beta-carotene than any other fruit and are a rich source of fibre and potassium. Beta-carotene is a powerful anti-oxidant that can help protect the body against disease and also fight the signs of ageing by assisting with the growth and repair of cells, tissues and skin.

If you're trying to shape up for summer, mangoes are ideal as a snack on their own or as part of a healthy meal. Half a mango contains only 248kj (60 calories) and because mangoes are low GI, most of their energy comes from carbohydrate which is absorbed slowly into the body, helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and keeping you satisfied for longer. Great news for the health conscious!

Whether you’re trying to shed some weight or just enjoy a delicious summer treat, sinking your teeth into a juicy Australian mango is the way to go. Everything you need to know about mango nutrition is right here, at your fingertips, as we have posted some great home entertaining ideas in our recipe section, including healthy snacks recipes, mango fruit and dessert recipes, Christmas holiday recipes and Australian food recipes, a few suggestions for mango fruit drinks as well as fruit nutrition facts to help you make the right choice for the right occasion.


Find out what makes a mango such a healthy summertime snack. We’ll give you all the nutritional information you’re after, as well as a few fruity facts.

Mangoes - Did You Know...

• Mangoes are Australia's most popular seasonal fruit
• Australians eat their way through eight million trays of mangoes each year!
• Mangoes have been around for at least 5,000 years and are from the same botanical family at cashews
• The 'blush' of a mango refers to the colour of its skin as it ripens
• There are more than 1,000 varieties of mangoes across the world