Nutritionists caution against excessive intake of mangoes

The mango season is back and almost all public points and markets bear the creamy and juicy stone fibre.

Even though the mango fruit on its own is not the problem, nutritionists say the handling of the fruit has led to many stomach related illness during this period.

This season is always a time when children and some adults who are attracted by its sweat creamy taste and its attractiveness to the eye pick and eat without washing.

This fruit when eaten without being washed causes diarrhoea and constipation.

Mangoes have high rate of decreasing macular degeneration and excess of these fruit puts one on a risk of colon cancer.

Persons who have diabetes are advised by experts not to eat much of the fruit because of its high sugary and fatty nature.

Despite this, a nutritionist Dr Crista Arrey say ripe and fresh mangoes are high in carbohydrates, improves digestion and keeps bones, hair and skin healthy.

The sweet fruit she adds is rich in fibre, vitamins B-13, C, and D. The mango fruit is also rich in iron, magnesium, calcium and keeps the immunity healthy.

The tropical fruits consist of several volatile organic chemicals and should be washed before eaten.