Pawpaw
Papaya also known as pawpaw is a cerise-orange coloured juicy
fruit, which is not only fragrant and delicious but also very healthy.
It has been famous for hundreds of years and it was once called the
“fruit of the angels” by Christopher Columbus.
Papaya is a natural source of vitamins and minerals that are
essential for the normal functioning of the body. It is famous for the
luscious taste and sunlit colour of the tropics and can be eaten as a
fruit in raw form, a smoothie, a milkshake, and as a vegetable in
various recipes.
Better digestive health
Papayas are commonly used to aid digestion. The presence of papain,
a digestive super enzyme, improves digestion by breaking down proteins
and also cleanses the digestive tract. This ensures a reduced conversion
of protein into body fat. If the protein in our diet is not digested
properly, it may cause arthritis, constipation, diabetes, high blood
pressure and other related health conditions.
Promotes weight loss
Papayas are also good for people who are trying to lose weight
naturally. Having a bowl full of papaya as a mid-evening or mid-morning
snack is good for health.
Prevents infections
Papayas are effective for killing intestinal worms, thereby avoiding infections and complications associated with them.
Anticancer properties
Researchers have discovered that papayas are effective against
breast, pancreatic and other cancers. A papaya leaf extract obtained
from dried leaves produced anti-carcinogenic effects against tumour
cells that were grown in the laboratory.
It was observed in a study conducted by a University of Florida
researcher Nam Dang, and his colleagues in Japan, that the effects were
stronger when the cells were given larger doses of tea.
The scientists exposed different types of cancer-affected cells to
different papaya leaf extracts and found that the growth of tumors had
slowed down in all the cultures. The fruit has gained credibility and
has been used in many western medicines for its anticancer powers.
Skin care
Papayas can be great revitalizing agents, which is why they are
used in many cosmetics. Also, papayas are used in homemade face masks by
many women.
Papain kills dead cells and purifies the skin. The beneficial
properties and the healing enzymes present in papaya help treat sunburn
and irritated skin. A good facial massage using papaya is a fabulous
remedy to remove the dead cells.
—organicfacts.com
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