Do you soak your mangoes before you eat them?

This might be a great idea!

Here's why Science agrees.

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1. Soaking rids the fruit of dirt and chemicals used on the crop. These could otherwise cause respiratory tract irritation, allergies, and eye and skin irritation.

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2. It helps in getting rid of phytic acid, which is known to block the absorption of minerals like iron, zinc and calcium.

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3. Soaking the fruit helps prevent skin issues like acne and pimples.

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4. It also keeps headaches, constipation and other gut-related issues at bay.

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5. Soaking mangoes reduces their thermogenic property, hence reducing the heat they would otherwise produce in the body.

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6. It also reduces the concentration of phytochemicals, thus making them act as ‘natural fat busters’.