PAPAYA

Rich sources of antioxidants such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids, the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid, the minerals- potassium and magnesium and fiber.

Promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer.

Papaya is very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease.

Excellent source of vitamin C, E and A. These nutrients help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol.

Papayas are also a good source of fiber, which helps lower high cholesterol levels.

Papaya contains protein-digesting enzymes papain and chymopapain. This enzyme helps to lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns.

Papayas also contain enzymes like arginine and carpain.Arginine is essential for male fertility and carpain is considered to be good for the heart.

Papaya also helps in getting rid of acne because when papaya is applied as a face pack it helps to open the pores. Papaya makes the skin glow. Papaya contains the enzyme papain which helps to dissolve dead skin, thus imparting a fresh and clean glow to the face.

Papaya contains a high amount of potassium and the flesh of papaya is very high in Vitamin A.

Papaya seeds and leaves are useful in treating intestinal worms found in the body.

Papaya helps prevent constipation and also aid indigestion. Papaya contains papain which is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion process.

Regularly consuming papaya helps to relieve morning sickness and nausea.

Papaya has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancerous properties. The anti-inflammatory properties in papaya will help reduce pain for those suffering from arthritis, edema and osteoporosis.

Papaya is very good for those who frequently suffer from cold, cough or flu because intake of papaya boosts the immune system. The high concentration of Vitamin C and Vitamin A contained in papaya is very beneficial to strengthen the immune system.