India, May 10 -- Mango, despite being the king of summer, is thoroughly misunderstood. You either side-eye it for its perceived side effects like weight gain and sugar spikes, or, if you are a mango lover, you probably feel guilty indulging in it but it turns out, mango isn't really the villain it's made out to be.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pratayksha Bhardwaj, Dietitian and Weight Management Expert, shared the lesser-known benefits of mango.

However, despite the benefits, it also needs to be consumed in moderation, just like anything else. Dr Pratayksha said, "Well, like anything good, moderation applies here, too. Too much mango can cause heatiness or raise blood sugar levels, especially for diabetics. I suggest choosing f...