[Video version] Are mangoes poisonous? Should we eat less of them? 3 points to pay attention to without burden! Nutritionists explain where the “poison” comes from…

What kind of fruit ice do you want to eat most in the hot summer? If you can have a bowl of mango ice, the yellow mango, paired with the cool silver snowflakes, it's really a bowl of ice, what else could you ask for! However, there is a rumor on the internet that "Mangoes are very poisonous in the summer, so it is better to eat less?" Is it really poisonous? Fake drug? Where is the poison? Nutritionists will help you figure out where the poison comes from, and remind you of 3 things to pay attention to when eating mangoes, so that you can be healthy and worry-free.

Where does the "poison" in mango come from? Nutritionists explain it.

Nutritionist Su Yanchen said that mangoes are rich in vitamin A, a nutrient that helps protect the skin. Studies have shown that consuming foods rich in vitamin A can help with sun spots, fine lines, and sunburn. In addition, the B vitamins it contains are very helpful for calming the mind. Other nutrients such as vitamin C and dietary fiber also help with the body's metabolism.

So, what exactly is this so-called "poison" circulating on the Internet? In fact, this poison refers to "allergens". There are two common allergens in mangoes: one is "resorcinol" and the other is called "urushiol". Interestingly, these two types of urushiol do not exist in the flesh itself, but in the white juice in the branches.

Mango is "toxic", that is, contact dermatitis occurs

Therefore, people who love to eat mangoes will find that they will not have an allergic reaction every time they eat mangoes. It is more like "drawing lots". "Good luck gets a clock, bad luck gets a longan". The secret is not fate, but whether the mango peel is thoroughly cleaned when washing and peeling! Therefore, the mango "poison" rumored on the Internet can be explained in modern medical terms as "contact dermatitis."

The symptoms of dermatitis may be mild or mild. Generally speaking, discomfort will begin to occur about 10 minutes after contact. Mild symptoms include itching, swelling, redness and pain at the touched area, which is the so-called "inflammatory reaction"; severe symptoms may cause allergic reactions, which are often described as "acne". However, if you look closely, you will find that the pimples are usually not one by one, but in patches, and all appear on the skin at once, which is medically known as "urticaria"; more severe symptoms, which are very rare, include laryngeal edema and difficulty breathing. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid danger.

A 0.5 kg mango contains about 280 calories, which is equivalent to a bowl of rice. Eating too much will cause obesity.

【3 things to note when eating mango】

Nutritionist Su Yanchen reminds us to pay attention to 3 tips when eating mangoes, including how to wash mangoes correctly, the taboos of eating mangoes, and how to eat mangoes healthily without burden:

1. There are some tips for cleaning

Nutritionist Su Yanchen said that to avoid allergies to mangoes, as long as you wear gloves when washing, avoid direct skin contact with the peel, and wash the peel before cutting, you can greatly reduce the chance of allergies.

2. Watch out for calories:

What is the healthiest way to eat mango? A 0.5 kg mango contains about 280 calories, which is equivalent to a bowl of rice. Eating too much will cause obesity. Mango is also a kind of fruit. Just remember to include it in the total amount of fruit calculation. Taking the amount cut into a bowl as 1 serving, men should consume 4 servings of fruit per day, and women should consume 3 servings of fruit per day. Then you can eat fruits to be healthy and beautiful!

3. Stay away from allergies:

Please note that people with allergies may experience hoarseness, redness and swelling of the mouth, vomiting, itchy skin, and even anaphylactic shock if they eat mangoes. If it is this type, it can be called "a sure thing every time you eat it". My suggestion is to say sorry to mangoes and stay away from them.