Natural News posted some stunning new research this week on mangoes and cancer prevention. Since I love love love mangoes, I wanted to share it with you. Scientists at the AgriLife Research department of Texas A&M University found that mangoes prevented cancer growth in breast and colon cancer cells. Doctors Suzanne and Steve Talcott tested polyphenol extracts (antioxidants) from five different mango varieties on a variety of cancer cells including colon, breast, prostate, leukemia, and lung. When tested on lung, prostate, or leukemia cells, the polyphenols “demonstrated some cancer fighting ability.” But when the Talcotts tested on the breast and prostate cancer cells, the mango actually stopped cancer growths by killing off the harmful cells (causing programmed cell death).
Just a little reminder that healthy, all natural foods can truly be your medicine!
You should be able to find mangoes in your supermarket throughout the year (thanks to different varieties and locations). Of course, it’s always best to go local and organic, but the most important thing is to get more fruits and veggies in your diet.
For me, I love mango for breakfast. Mmmm…actually I wish I had some right now. It’s delicious in oatmeal or yogurt. It’s also wonderful to dice up and serve on top of chicken or fish. Or you can just eat it plain for a snack. I went on a barefoot cruise to the Caribbean a few years back and the crew served us fresh mango for breakfast every morning. To this day, that mango is still one of my favorite memories from the trip. Ahh, waking up on the water with sunshine, seabreeze, and a little mango. Can you tell I’m a little homesick for some Florida sunshine? : )
Mangoes can be a little tricky to cut up, but don’t let that scare you off! Here’s a how-to link if you please: How to Cut a Mango into Cubes. Wishing you a happy weekend!
Laurel
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