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Alby News Ghana Blog of Sunday, 23 April 2023

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Effects of Consuming Mango Peels for Diabetes Patients

We like nothing better than to simply bite into our fruits and let the juices run into our mouths. There are some fruits, though, whose rind, peel, or skin is routinely removed so that just the meat can be eaten. Mangos are one such fruit whose skin is peeled to allow for consumption of the delicious meat. The mango, the most well-known tropical fruit, is a sweet, mushy treat that keeps us cool during the summer. Mangoes are available all season long in a wide range of kinds, and people adore and consume them all equally. The skin of all of these mango varieties is peeled back to reveal the juicy, soft flesh.

Recent research have found that it's not always necessary to throw away mango peel. It plays a critical role in providing a protective covering for the priceless fruit inside and is a substantial food item in and of itself.

According to WebMD, triterpenes and triterpenoids are both plant compounds found in mango peels. These two plant compounds are useful for managing diabetes as well as for preventing or curing cancer. Considering that diabetes is characterized by a failure of the pancreas to make insulin or a failure of the cells to recognize insulin, consuming mango peels and the substances found in them may be beneficial for regulating blood sugar levels. The compounds found in mango peels can help regulate blood sugar levels.

Because of this, it is highly recommended that diabetics consume the mango in its entirety, including the skin, to take advantage of the fruit's many health advantages.