MANGO “The King of the Fruits”

THE LEGEND

Mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan and Philippines. Hindu legend tells the story of a Sun Princess Manga who was incinerated by an evil sorceress. Because of Manga`s beauty and charm every one who looked at her got reconnected to the own beauty. The feelings of connection were sparkling like flames of pure joy. A jealous bad fairy decided to ignite all the flames. There was a big fire that burned down Manga and all connected to her. From the ashes of the Sun Princess grew a mango tree. The Emperor immediately fell in love with the mango flower and subsequently its fruit and when ripe mangoes fell to the ground, the beautiful Sun Princess emerged once again. She spread her beauty and charm to the Emperor. He changed for ever. His goodness and kindness was well known. He has never married officially cause he stayed loyal to the Sun Princess. They met every morning and were together till sunset. He dreamt about her every night. When at one sunset she took him with her to the dream world she appeared one last time and sent love and joy to those who needed that the most by giving them the mango fruit.
From then on, the mango has become a symbol of love and a basket of mangoes is considered a gesture of friendship in India.

THE VALUES

“The King of the Fruits” mangoes are an amazing source of vitamins A, C, E, and B-complex as well as health promoting flavonoids such as beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. Mangos are a powerful anti-cancer food and are specifically known to help prevent lung, breast, colon, prostate, blood, and oral cancers.

They are also highly beneficial in the prevention of strokes, heart disease, arthritis, cognitive disorders, respiratory diseases, and kidney disease. Mangos can help to alkalinize the whole body by helping to flush out toxic acids and rebuild the alkali reserves in the body. Mangos are packed with enzymes and are a prebiotic food, meaning they contain compounds that stimulate and feed the good bacteria in the intestines which greatly aids in digestion and assimilation.

Mangoes contain a significant amount of pyridoxine (B-6) which is vital for the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine in the brain. Pyridoxine is also essential in maintaining hormonal balance and proper immune function as well as for helping the body break down sugars, fats and proteins. Mangos are thought to help prevent insomnia and provide for a better nights sleep. In some countries mangos are eaten right before bed as a natural sleep aid.

Mangos are known to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol due to its significant fiber, pectin, and vitamin C content. Mangos are also excellent for promoting good eyesight and helping to prevent night blindness and dry eyes.

When we eat mango the original of our inner beauty emerges. Sun Princess is doing her work. She let us sleep better and sends joy and love through the dreams.

The name mango itself comes from the Dravidian word mânkây : mân, mango tree + kây, meaning fruit.

The King of Friut from the Tree of Love and Joy!