African Mango for Weight Loss

African Mango

Let’s talk about the new ‘in’ trend that is taking off in the weight loss world: it’s called the African Mango. African Mango is a clinically proven weight loss solution that was recently featured on the popular Emmy-award winning ‘Dr. Oz show’ and has been featured in health magazines and is a weight-management feature on the Livestrong campaign. On his nationally syndicated daytime TV show, Dr. Oz called African Mango a “breakthrough supplement” a “super fruit” and a “miracle in your medicine cabinet”.

African Mango has already helped thousands safely and quickly lose weight. New study results confirm that both men and women who supplemented with African Mango lost an average of 12.3 pounds and 2 full inches of belly fat within 28 days. And that’s without additional diet or exercise. Aside from Dr. Oz – who was introduced to the public eye through ‘The Oprah Winfrey’ show – doctors everywhere are giving their stamp of approval and recommending that you join the thousands of others who have experienced the slimming and health-enhancing power of African Mangos. With African Mangos, look forward to finally achieving the leaner, healthier body you so richly deserve!

From the studies done so far, African Mango appears to be one of the healthiest and most promising ways to reduce body fat with regular use. It will take your weight loss plan to the next level and there is a greater likelihood that you will see results. Irvingia gabonensis, the extract from the fruit is a natural and healthy way for dieters to lose weight and improve overall health. Maybe the biggest factor could be the fruit’s natural ability to act as an appetite suppressant.

African Mango is an ingredient that has been around for years. It didn’t suddenly appear out of nowhere. They’ve had time to research it and provide outlined details. They’ve perfected it. They have proven that this ingredient can help you to burn fat and suppress appetite. African Mango will help you take a superior approach to fat burning and weight loss that goes far beyond the norm.

Mango Fruit – The Pros and Cons

African Mango

One medium mango, about 10oz or so, is packed with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. Mango like most fruits are low in protein, about 1 gram for a medium size, but high in natural fiber. They do of-course contain no cholesterol, no saturated fat and about 0.6 grams of essential fatty acids. As for beta-carotene, mango are bursting with it, plus impressive amounts of potassium and magnesium. It’s the perfect fruit to replenish energy levels after heavy physical exercise like jogging or working out in the gym. Then there is vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, plus calcium, iron and even traces of zinc.

The mango is indigenous to India, and has been cultivated there for over 4000 years. In every part of mango tree, roots, stems, bark, the blossoms, unripe or ripe fruit, seeds, all have been used over the centuries for their curative and medicinal properties. The mango tree and its medicinal parts have shown to have some antibiotic activity. They also strengthen and invigorate all the nerve tissues of the brain, heart and other parts of the body.

Preparing a mango fruit- wash off the sap on the skin before handling it. Some fruit is so fibrous that it is difficult to slice and eat, in this case just squeeze the juice. Non-fibrous mango can be cut in half to the stone, the two halves twisted in opposite directions to separate the flesh from the central flat stone.

In Mexico – the mango is pierced at the stem end with a long central part of a special mango folk, then the fruit is held like a lollipop. Small mango are peeled and mounted on an ordinary fork and eaten in the same way. The fat extracted from the kernel is white and solid like cocoa butter, and is being proposed as a substitute for cocoa butter in chocolate.

In India green hard mango are peeled, sliced, parboiled, then brown sugar, salt, various spices (cumin, ginger, turmeric, coriander, chili etc) are added sometimes with raisins or other fruits, and cooked to make chutney. Serve with meats, or bean etc this chutney will help improve digestion. The bark of the tree is high in tannin acid about 16% to 20% and has been used for centuries in India for tanning hides.

In Thailand green-skinned mango are called “keo”, with sweet, nearly fiber-less flesh, they are soaked whole for 15 days in salted water before peeling, slicing and serving with sugar!

In Africa – the gum of the bark is resinous, redish-brown, and is used for mending crockery.

In Hawaii – Hawaiian technologists have developed methods for removing the peel from the fruit for the production of mango nectar, this is an important export industry to Hawaii.

The Canada Department of Agriculture has developed methods of preserving ripe or green mango slices by osmotic dehydration.

In the Caribbean, the leaf decoction (leaves boiled in water) is taken as a remedy for diarrhea, fever, chest complaints, diabetes, hypertension and other ills (see under caution).

CAUTION – The sap from of the tree trunk, branches and the skin of the fruit, is a potent skin irritant, and capable of blistering the skin. As with poison ivy, there can often be a delayed reaction. Hypersensitive persons may react with considerable swelling of the eyelids, the face, and other parts of the body. The leave of the mango tree has been used medicinally for centuries. Documented medicinal properties and actions of the mango leaf are – anti-asthmatic, antiseptic, antiviral, cardiotonic, expectorant (helps clear the lungs), hypotensive, and laxative. However, it is not recommend, as they are toxic and cattle grazing on mango leaves die. Diabetes – the tender young bright green leaves of the mango tree are considered useful in diabetes, but only under supervision. Continuous intake of the leaves may be fatal. When mango trees are in bloom, it is not uncommon for people to suffer itching around the eyes, to experience facial swelling and respiratory problems. The irritant is probably due to the vapor of essential oils from the flowers. Wood from the mango tree should never be used in a fireplace as the smoke is highly irritating.

Mangos and Weight Loss – Health Benefits of Mango

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Benefits

High in iron, great for people with iron deficiency (anemia)- Skin health properties and unclogging pores- Aids with digestion- High in anti-oxidants and anticancer properties- Vitamin E, A and Selenium.

The Affect of Mango Extract on Weight (scientific name – Irvingia gabonensis)

In a recent study at a Cameroonian University 102 overweight adults were put on either a placebo or mango extract for 10 weeks. No special eating habits or diets were specified to the individuals. By the end of the 10 week period the extract group lost an amazing 12.5 kg on average while the placebo group showed little to no changes.

Blood tests also showed lower levels of bad cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The study showed the effectiveness of using mango extract to supplement weight loss and could be a great weapon to fight obesity.

Always test your tolerance to any sort of supplement, as common side effects for a small portion of individuals may include, headache’s, sleep problems and stomach troubles. Start with small doses and monitor how you feel and react then decide to increase or decrease and always drink plenty of fluids

Buying Mango Extract

Mango extract can commonly be found at health food stores and online, I have even seen extract on sale at ebay. Always look for a quality extract with very few additives and preservatives.

Always look for Irvingia gabonensis and not just a regular extract which is usually simply some mango and alcohol in a bottle. Irvingia gabonensis extract is also available in capsule form.