Fruit calorie bomb! 1 mango = 1 bowl of rice

It is the sunny summer and the mango season has arrived. The Council of Agriculture has launched a new seasonal variety, "Kaohsiung No. 4 - Mixue", which is juicy and sweet and is very popular among consumers. However, professional nutritionists remind us that mangoes are high in calories. On average, one and a half kilograms of mango has the same total starch calories as a bowl of rice. Eating too much mango can easily lead to obesity. Therefore, it is recommended that people control the amount of mangoes they eat, and as a rule, do not eat more than half a mango at a time to maintain their health.

The Council of Agriculture has launched a new seasonal variety, "Kaohsiung No. 4 - Mixue", which is juicy and sweet and is very popular among consumers. (Photo courtesy of the Council of Agriculture)

The Council of Agriculture's Kaohsiung Agricultural and Forestry Research Station pointed out that current domestic mango varieties include Irving, Golden Glory, Kate, Hayden, Sacred Heart and Jade Man, with production areas mainly distributed in Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Tainan and other areas. Among them, Irving mango is very distinctive, with red skin, light yellow flesh, delicate texture and high sweetness, and is very popular among young people.

The newly developed mango variety "Kaohsiung No. 4 - Mixue" is a natural hybrid offspring of "Irwin". It is a medium-sized mango variety with a fruit weight of 300 to 450 grams. The flesh is delicate and has little fiber. The skin is a fresh and bright pink color. The fruit base exudes a light fruity aroma. The quality is comparable to Irwin and it has been widely loved by consumers since its launch on the market.

When choosing, pay attention to the appearance of the peel

The Kaohsiung Agriculture and Forestry Research Station advises the public to pay attention to the appearance when choosing mangoes. If there is fruit powder on the skin, it means it has just been harvested; if the fruit stem is green, it means it is fresher; if the skin is completely red without any green, it means it is of better quality. In terms of mango appearance, the skin should be delicate, smooth, free of insect pests, and the fewer lines the better.

However, if there are black spots on the mango skin, it may mean that the mango has anthrax, and the quality will be greatly reduced. If you find black spots on the flesh, avoid eating it. Since mangoes are native to tropical regions and are a late-ripening fruit, you need to wait until they are ripe and softened before eating them. If you put them in the refrigerator immediately, it may affect the ripening process as well as the quality and flavor of the mangoes.

Rich in nutrients, but portion control is required

Chen Youhao, a nutritionist at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, also pointed out that mango is known as the "king of tropical fruits" and the nutritional content of different varieties of mango is roughly similar. Every 100 grams of pulp contains about 40 to 60 calories, and the main components are carbohydrates such as fructose and sucrose. Among them, beta-carotene is the most natural antioxidant. It will be converted into vitamin A, which is important for improving immunity. It is a very healthy summer fruit.

But it should be noted that eating too much can easily increase calories and cause obesity, because half a pound of mango flesh has about the calories of a bowl of rice, and the flesh is sweet and easy to eat, so people often eat one bite after another. If you don't control the portion, it is easy to get out of control and form a calorie bomb. Don't underestimate it.