Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
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Social-Ize Your Health is a monthly, Jamaica-based health and wellness podcast, exploring practical, science-informed topics related to everyday health, nutrition, fitness, skincare, and overall wellbeing. We will also provide you with the opportunity to share your health and wellness stories and a whole lot more! So, you can go healthy like you mean it!
Join me, Dr. Shelly Ann (not medically), a Researcher, Educator, Certified Nutrition Coach, and most importantly, a Health and Wellness Nut, as I explore the mentioned topics with you and have other candid conversations surrounding health and overall wellbeing. Just like that!
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Update: 🌿 Exciting news! The podcast episodes are now coming to you weekly, while still keeping the seasonal theme you love. I hope you’ll enjoy these bite-sized, healthful insights as we continue to Social-Ize our health together.
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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your health routine.
Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
The Truth About Mangoes: Healthy Superfruit or Sugar Bomb?
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Is the mango just a delicious tropical treat, or is it a nutritious fruit that deserves a place in a healthy lifestyle?
In this episode, we explore one of the Caribbean's most beloved fruits, the mango. From its ancient origins in South Asia to its cherished place in Jamaican culture, discover the fascinating history, nutritional value and health benefits of this seasonal favourite.
You'll also learn whether mangoes cause blood sugar spikes, if people living with diabetes can safely enjoy them, what the Glycaemic Index really means, and practical ways to include mangoes as part of a balanced diet.
***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.
Main Discussion Points
- History and origins of mangoes
- Jamaica and Mangoes
- Nutritional profile of Mangoes
- The glycemic index and glycemic load of mangoes
- Does it spike blood sugar?
- Can people with diabetes eat mangoes?
- Tips to enjoy mangoes
- A special "Mango Memories" reflection
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- Ultra-Processed Foods – How Much is Too Much?
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2. Resources/Freebies:
1. Helpful Blog Posts/Videos:
- Video – Let’s Talk Mango
- A Comprehensive Vitamins Overview
- Why Minerals?
- Longevity habits from the world’s blue zones
- Mediterranean Diet - Benefits, Foods and How to Follow It
3. Almonds and Olivez Wellness Blog
References and Further Reading
- Dahl WJ, Stewart ML. Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Health Implications of Dietary Fiber. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015 Nov;115(11):1861-70.
- Kabir, Yearul & Shekhar, Hossain & Sidhu, Jiwan. (2017). Phytochemical Compounds in Functional Properties of Mangoes.
- Litz, R.E. The Mango: Botany, Production and Uses, CABI, U.S.A., 2009, pp.10.
- Mukherjee, S.K., The mango – its botany, cultivation, used and future improvement, especially as observed in India, Economic Botany, 7 (1953).
- Ribeiro, Sônia & Schieber, Andreas. (2010). Bioactive Compounds in Mango (Mangifera indica L.). 10.1016/B978-0-12-374628-3.00034-7.
- Ross J, English C, Perlmutter C (1985). Dietary fiber constituents of selected fruits and vegetables1Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 85, 1111-1116
- Singh, Nagendra. (2016). Origin, Diversity and Genome Sequence of Mango (Mangifera indica L.). Indian Journal of History of Science. 51.
- Vavilov, N.I., Centres of origin of cultivated Plants, Bulletin of Applied Botany of Genetics and Plant – Breeding 16 (1926): 1-248.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information shared in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician, registered dietitian, or another qualified healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or if you have specific health concerns.
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