Alphonso - King of Mangoes

The 'Alphonso' mango, also called Hafoos.



It is called as the king of all mangoes. It is a native to Maharashtra but is also grown in some parts of Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. It is the most expensive variety of mango due to its distinct taste, color, and shape.



Maharashtra region of Ratnagiri, Devgarh, Raigad, and Konkan are the only place in western part of India where Alphonso Mango are cultivated and also one of the most expensive kinds of mango in India.

Apple a Day...

1. Apples are filled with soluble fiber which has been shown to reduce intestinal disorders,
   
   including diverticulitis, hemorrhoids and possibly some types of cancer.
2. Helps control insulin levels by releasing sugar slowly into the bloodstream.
3. Cleanses and detoxifies, which helps eliminate heavy metals, such as lead and mercury.
4. Apple pectin helps reduce cholesterol levels by lowering insulin secretion.
5. It can lowered the risk for respiratory diseases like asthma.
6. According to Chinese Medicine: Apples strengthen the heart, quench thirst, lubricate the lungs, decrease mucous and increase body fluids.
7. Apple cider vinegar can help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
8. Eating apples daily can reduce skin diseases.
9. Eating an apple before a meal can help women lose 33 percent more weight than those who didn’t.
10. An apple has only 50-80 calories and has no fat or sodium.
11. Apples are packed with vitamins C, A , and flavonoids and with smaller amounts of phosphorus, iron,  and calcium.
12. Apples provide a source of potassium which may improve health of your heart.

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