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Mangoes- the king of all fruits! But Why? Summer is here and so are Mangoes! It is a well-known fact that Mangoes are the King of all fruits, but how many of us know why they have earned this privilege. The theory of evolution puts forth the concept of ‘Survival of the Fittest.’ We have learned that, most of what humans do, is in order to survive. Therefore, making most of, if not all mankind health conscious. One would rarely come across an individual who is not fond of mangoes. Left alone the fact that they are juicy, sweet, savory and make a lot of delicious dishes; it is the nutritional content that gives it the title – ‘King of all Fruits!’. They help with issues of weight, eye sight, anemia and cancer, to name a few! Native to the land of our country, India and that of Burma; found 6000 years ago, this fruit also finds a mention in ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Ramayan and since the Vedic times, it has been claimed by Ayurveda experts, to be of extreme nutritional value. In addition to the aforementioned benefits, mangoes help maintains body pH levels, they are an important ingredient in skin treatment products and also aid in reducing tooth decay and bleeding of gums. Since mangoes house numerous nutritional elements packed in just 225 grams, they are considered a super food. Packing vitamin, A and C, alongside 25 different types of carotenoid, mangoes provide your immune system with a healthy injection.