Mango vs. Cookies: Blood Sugar Showdown
Effects of Fresh Mango Fruit Consumption on Glucose, Insulin and Satiety Hormones
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Mango increased adiponectin while cookies didn't, despite identical calories
Most people assume processed snacks like cookies would have similar metabolic effects to fruit, but this shows mango has unique hormonal benefits.
Practical Takeaways
Swap a 100-calorie processed snack (like a cookie) for a small piece of fresh mango to help stabilize blood sugar and boost adiponectin.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Mango increased adiponectin while cookies didn't, despite identical calories
Most people assume processed snacks like cookies would have similar metabolic effects to fruit, but this shows mango has unique hormonal benefits.
Practical Takeaways
Swap a 100-calorie processed snack (like a cookie) for a small piece of fresh mango to help stabilize blood sugar and boost adiponectin.
Publication
Journal
Current Developments in Nutrition
Year
2020
Authors
Sherry Pinneo, Celéste O’Mealy, M. Rosas, Michelle Tsang, R. Castro, Sydney Sagisi, Trisha Molina, Carmela Hinton, Stephanie Leisenring, Jonnatan Fajardo, Changqi Liu, M. Kern, S. Hooshmand, M. Hong