There are a lot of reasons why papaya fruit has gained so much popularity. God is truly magnificent as He is the only one who can put a lot of amazing wonders in nature and making them available to mankind.
* The fruit is rich in antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E, which fight free radicals. Thus, fruits like papaya can help prevent diseases like cancer and heart disease.
* The soluble fiber in the papaya fruits help maintain good digestion, while the enzyme papain helps break down proteins in food, thus preventing indigestion and bloating.
* The enzyme papain also helps reduce inflammation, kill bacteria and heal wounds. In fact, the grated unripe fruit is traditionally used to treat wounds, burns and skin infections.
* Due to its high level of vitamin C, the fruit is regarded as an immune system booster. It actually provides 69% of the recommended daily allowance of the said vitamin.
* The papaya's has high vitamin A content that can help maintain healthy eyes.
* Traditionally, papaya seeds have been used as an anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory and an analgesic. It is used to treat stomach pains and to remove parasitic worms from the gut.
Here's another use for the enzyme found in papaya. The milky substance you see when you cut the skin of an unripe papaya is a fantastic meat tenderizer. Try it out. ;o) Take care.
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