ISLAMABAD: Season of mangoes, the king of fruits, is now in full swing as the fruit has made it to the market in big quantity.
The season of the delicious fruit will last until the end of July. Sindhri with its richness in size, outlook and taste is available to purchase from every roadside fruit vendor, who in turn charge exorbitant prices from consumer’s. This despite the fact that they buy it at comparatively lesser prices from wholesalers.
“Vendors charge rates at will from buyers, although we are selling fruit at an affordable price for consumers,” claims a commission agent and wholesaler at Islamabad Fruit market.
Although mangoes start arriving somewhere in mid May, the actual season begins in the first week of June.
This is especially so when it comes to eating sweet Sindhri, which fully develops its taste by that time after full exposure to desired weather conditions.
“A common nickname for mangoes is actually `the king of fruits’. Beyond the sweet,luscious taste of mangoes, they also contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that assure your optimum health,” said medical expert Dr. Sannatullah Khan.
He said that Mango is rich in fiber, so if you have at least one mango every day in your diet, you are almost guaranteed to prevent constipation.
Research and studies published at Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety have demonstrated that dietary fiber has a positive effect on eliminating degenerative diseases, including certain cancers and heart conditions.
Mangoes are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They are also an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamin B6, as well as a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
Mangoes are rich in minerals like potassium, magnesium and copper, and they are one of the best sources of quercetin, betacarotene, and astragalin. These powerful antioxidants have the power to neutralize free radicals throughout the body. Ailments like heart disease, premature aging, cancer and degenerative diseases are due to these free radicals that damage the cells.
