{"id":5316,"date":"2022-06-23T20:02:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T20:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/?p=5316"},"modified":"2026-06-17T20:10:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T20:10:43","slug":"myths-about-mangoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/myths-about-mangoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths About Mangoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tropical Mangoes<\/a>\u00a0are here! Many regular Pittman & Davis customers look forward with eagerness to summertime when they can order Mangoes fresh from our Florida groves \u2013 which you might not understand if you\u2019ve never tried this sweet, golden fruit.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve hesitated before trying beautiful, fresh Mangoes, what are you waiting for? Perhaps you\u2019ve fallen victim to the rumors surrounding Mangoes that cause some fruit aficionados to shun them. But they\u2019re just that \u2013 rumors. The truth is that Mangoes are nutritional powerhouses, high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing like the sweet-tart, juicy flesh of fresh mangoes during the spring and summer. This \u201cfruit of queens\u201d is not only incredibly delicious eaten fresh or when used to add a tropical flair to recipes (smoothies, salads and salsas are just a few examples of what mangoes are good for).<\/p>\n

Read below five common myths about Mangoes that we\u2019ve debunked:<\/p>\n

Myth<\/strong>: Mangoes are bad for diabetics.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong>: By no means \u2013 in fact, it\u2019s recommended that diabetics eat a Mango a day! Unlike other foods, Mangoes are low on the glycemic index and full of fiber, which helps to regulate blood sugar. What natural sugars Mangoes do have aren\u2019t the type that are unhealthy for diabetics (or, for that matter, anyone!).<\/p>\n

Myth<\/strong>: Apart from lots of Vitamin A, Mangoes are not nutrient-dense.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong>: Vitamin A is great for your eyes, helps boost your immune system, and may reduce your risk of developing some cancers \u2013 but that\u2019s not the only vitamin you\u2019ll find in healthy Mangos. Mangoes are also a great source of Vitamins C and B-6, as well as potassium and other nutrients. They also have more beta-carotene than any other fruit.<\/p>\n

Myth<\/strong>: Mangoes are a bad choice for those trying to lose weight.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong>: While it\u2019s true that Mango-flavored drinks and foods can be high in fat, a fresh Mango has less than a gram of fat in it. It\u2019s true that, like many fruits, Mangoes are high in sugar (the natural kind your body actually has to work to process), but eaten in moderation, Mangoes can actually help you lose weight because they satisfy your desire for something sweet. A one-cup serving of diced mango has only about 120 calories, making it a filling yet low-calorie snack.<\/p>\n

Plus, they\u2019re full of vitamins and minerals!<\/p>\n

Myth<\/strong>: Mangoes are bad for your skin.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong>: We\u2019re not sure how this myth started because the reverse is true \u2013 Mangoes, which are rich in lycopene, carotene, and iron, are actually very good for your skin.<\/p>\n

Myth<\/strong>: Eating Mangoes makes you feel lot.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong>: There is actually some truth to this\u2026unlike \u201ccooling\u201d fruits, Mangoes contain phytic acid, which is known for its ability to warm the body. You can get around this by soaking your serving of Mango in water before eating it, which leaches out the phytic acid and gives the fruit cooling effects (this is why Mango is so popular in summer drinks).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tropical Mangoes\u00a0are here! Many regular Pittman & Davis customers look forward with eagerness to summertime when they can order Mangoes fresh from our Florida groves \u2013 which you might not understand if you\u2019ve never tried this sweet, golden fruit. If you\u2019ve hesitated before trying beautiful, fresh Mangoes, what are you waiting for? Perhaps you\u2019ve fallen victim to the rumors surrounding Mangoes that cause some fruit aficionados to shun them. But they\u2019re just that \u2013 rumors. The truth is that Mangoes are nutritional powerhouses, high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. There\u2019s nothing like the sweet-tart, juicy flesh of fresh mangoes during the spring and summer. This \u201cfruit of queens\u201d is not only incredibly delicious eaten fresh or when used to add a tropical flair to recipes (smoothies, salads and salsas are just a few examples of what mangoes are good for). Read below five common myths about Mangoes that we\u2019ve debunked: Myth: Mangoes are bad for diabetics. Fact: By no means \u2013 in fact, it\u2019s recommended that diabetics eat a Mango a day! Unlike other foods, Mangoes are low on the glycemic index and full of fiber, which helps to regulate blood sugar. What natural sugars Mangoes do have aren\u2019t the type that are unhealthy for diabetics (or, for that matter, anyone!). Myth: Apart from lots of Vitamin A, Mangoes are not nutrient-dense. Fact: Vitamin A is great for your eyes, helps boost your immune system, and may reduce your risk of developing some cancers \u2013 but that\u2019s not the only vitamin you\u2019ll find in healthy Mangos. Mangoes are also a great source of Vitamins C and B-6, as well as potassium and other nutrients. They also have more beta-carotene than any other fruit. Myth: Mangoes are a bad choice for those trying to lose weight. Fact: While it\u2019s true that Mango-flavored drinks and foods can be high in fat, a fresh Mango has less than a gram of fat in it. It\u2019s true that, like many fruits, Mangoes are high in sugar (the natural kind your body actually has to work to process), but eaten in moderation, Mangoes can actually help you lose weight because they satisfy your desire for something sweet. A one-cup serving of diced mango has only about 120 calories, making it a filling yet low-calorie snack. Plus, they\u2019re full of vitamins and minerals! Myth: Mangoes are bad for your skin. Fact: We\u2019re not sure how this myth started because the reverse is true \u2013 Mangoes, which are rich in lycopene, carotene, and iron, are actually very good for your skin. Myth: Eating Mangoes makes you feel lot. Fact: There is actually some truth to this\u2026unlike \u201ccooling\u201d fruits, Mangoes contain phytic acid, which is known for its ability to warm the body. You can get around this by soaking your serving of Mango in water before eating it, which leaches out the phytic acid and gives the fruit cooling effects (this is why Mango is so popular in summer drinks).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5317,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[268,116],"class_list":["post-5316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fruit-information","tag-florida-red-mangoes","tag-mangoes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5316"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5318,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5316\/revisions\/5318"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5317"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5316"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5316"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}