Mango is the ‘king of fruits’, but do you know the ‘name of the queen’? 99% people do not know, there is a mine of nutrition

Queen Of Fruits: These days, you must be seeing the king of fruits i.e. mango everywhere, from the market to your fridge. Juicy mangoes are such a thing that it is difficult to resist. We all know the story of mango being ‘special’. But Do you know that this king also has a queen? Yes, just as there is a king of fruits, there is also a queen of fruits. It is interesting that just as people like the juicy taste of mango, the queen of fruits is known for its qualities. The name of this queen of fruits is ‘Mangoistin’.

Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is a tropical fruit with a slightly sour-sweet taste. This fruit is originally from Southeast Asia but is found in different tropical areas around the world. While mango is of bright yellow colour, mangosteen is purple on the outside and completely white on the inside. Because of its purple peel it is called Purple Mangosteen in some places.

Healthline report According to this, Mangosteen fruit is the queen not only in taste but also in terms of health benefits. Mangosteen is a low-calorie fruit, which contains many essential nutrients. Mangosteen contains nutrients like protein, vitamin C, B1, B2, B9, copper and magnesium. This fruit contains 3.5 grams of fiber and 1 gram of fat. The vitamins and minerals present in mangosteen are essential for maintaining many bodily functions including DNA formation, muscle contraction, wound healing, immunity.

Entry full of oxidants

Healthline’s report states that apart from many other nutrients, xanthones are found in this fruit. This is a unique type of plant compound which is known for strong antioxidant properties. Research has proved that the antioxidant properties of xanthon can increase anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-aging and anti-diabetic effects. Some studies also claim that this fruit also helps in reducing weight.

blood sugar control

While it is advised to keep mangoes away from diabetic patients, talking about mangosteen, this ‘queen of fruits’ also has the property of controlling blood sugar level. This happens because of the xanthones compound found in it. The xanthon compound and fiber found in this fruit together make this fruit a blood sugar controller.

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