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As soon as the summer season arrives, you start seeing mangoes everywhere. Mango is considered excellent in taste and far ahead in nutrients. However, mango has a hot nature. In such a situation, a question often heard in summer is whether eating more mangoes increases the heat in the body? Many people believe that mango has a hot nature, hence eating it in excess can cause problems like pimples on the face, heat in the stomach, mouth ulcers or burning sensation in the body. This is the reason why some people avoid eating mangoes despite liking the taste.

In such a situation, it is important to understand whether mango really increases body heat or it is just a common belief. Besides, it is also important to know what is the right way to eat mango and which people should consume it in limited quantity. In this article, let us know from experts whether eating mangoes really increases body heat or not.

Does eating mango increase body temperature?

Dr. Fareha Shanam, senior dietitian of Gangaram Hospital, says that mango is a fruit which is rich in nutrients. But its effect is hot. Now whether eating mango increases body heat depends on the body type. Because everyone's body temperature is different. In such a situation, some people get problems like pimples on their face after eating mango. In such a situation, it should be consumed only after understanding your body type.

The second point is that consuming too much of anything is harmful anyway. Even if it means drinking a lot of water. Similarly, if you also eat too many mangoes throughout the day, then yes… it can heat the body and you may have many problems. Therefore, eat mangoes in limited quantity. It is better to eat 100 to 150 grams i.e. 1 or 2 mangoes.

What is the harm from eating too much mango?

Eating too much mango can cause some problems in the body. Mango contains a lot of natural sugar and calories, hence its excessive consumption can cause weight gain and affect the blood sugar level. Some people may experience problems like stomach heat, gas, indigestion or diarrhea after eating too much mango. Apart from this, sometimes due to increase in body heat, mouth ulcers, pimples on the face or skin related problems may also occur.

Kahkasha Parveen

Kahkasha Parveen, working as a sub editor in TV 9 Digital Hindi, has 6 years of experience in the media industry. He has graduated from Delhi University and has done Diploma in Electronic Media and TV Production. Kahaksha started his career as a reporter. After this, she has been writing content in the entertainment section of Navodaya Times and taking interviews of celebrities. Kahkasha has also been writing the news of Manoranj in ABP Network as a sub editor. She is fond of reading and writing about travel, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment.

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