Health Benefits of papaya
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PAPAYA |
Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit
color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as
carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic
acid; and the minerals, potassium, copper, and magnesium; and fiber. Together,
these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also
provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the
digestive enzyme, papa in, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found
in to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies.
Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis
and diabetic heart disease. Papayas are an excellent source of the powerful
antioxidants and vitamin A.
Papayas are also a good source of fiber, which has been shown to
lower high cholesterol levels. The folic acid found in papayas is needed for
the conversion of a substance called homocysteine into benign amino acids such
as cysteine or methionine. If unconverted, homocysteine can directly damage
blood vessel walls and, if levels get too high, is considered a significant
risk factor for a heart attack or stroke.
Nutritional Profile & Health
Uses
Papaya is an
excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids) and vitamin C. It is
a very good source of folate. In addition, it is a good source of dietary
fiber, magnesium, potassium, copper, and vitamin K.
Papaya is an amazingly delicious fruit referred to as ‘fruits
of angels’. And let me tell you one more secret! When used on your face on a
regular basis you might resemble an angle too. It is very easily available and
affordable. You can grow it in your kitchen garden as well. Papaya’s
nutritional benefits are really amazing.
Papaya
is also fruitful for treating the dark spots. The application of
mashed and uneaten papaya with or without milk on your face can help in
removing the dark spots and evens out the skin tone which results into a
fairer and glowing skin.
Papaya
is also effective for treating dry skin. All you need to do is to mash a
small section of papaya and mix it one tbsp of Malai or milk Cream. Apply
on your face for 20 minutes and then wash it off.
Papaya
is also suitable for using as a body scrub. It can be made by mashing raw
papaya and mixing it with honey, salt spa and olive oil. Papayas are very low
in calories with lot of vitamin contents, essential nutrients, minerals that is
helpful in giving your body a perfect healthy diet.
Papayas contains Vitamin C, E & A, folate, it also gives only 39 calories per a 100 gram. Presence of antioxidants burns your calorie down and extra fat deposits. So you can have a healthy breakfast with papaya. Papaya’s nutrition benefits are amazing; you can eat it as in salads, juice. The cocktails of papaya have lot of health benefits.
- Papaya Skin Benefits:
Papaya which is rich in so many healthy components is best for skin care too as it promises and works to provide you with healthy and glowing skin.Being a good source of Vitamin A and Papa in, this fruit helps in removing dead skin cells along with breaking down the inactive proteins. The best feature of papaya is its ‘Low Sodium Quality’, thus resulting in very little retention of water. In simple words it means, it helps you keep your skin hydrated.The application of finely grounded paste of raw papaya on the face for 25 minutes helps reduce those unwanted pimples and other embarrassing blemishes on the face.Both, direct application and eating will help you achieve smooth, supple and soft skin.Regular consumption or application of papaya also provides a shine to the skin, which comes from within and is long lasting. Papaya also acts as a natural skin exfoliator. Papaya helps the skin by reducing the aging signs on the face.
