PAPAYA- A Beneficial Fruit

A papaya plant is actually an overgrown herb, known as an herbaceous perennial.

Papaya is an excellent source of:Vitamin A, C & E,Folic Acid,Potassium,Copper,Beta-carotene,Calcium,Phosphorus,Iron,Fiber
To prevent constipation and for all stated health benefits, here are three simple papaya recipes:

1. Papaya Milk Energy drink. Cut papaya and blend with milk in a 50/50 mix. Add honey if desired. Papaya milk is a good energy drink for growing children.
2. Papaya Salad (Thai Style). Shred green papaya and cut some tomatoes. For dressing, add chopped garlic, 2 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, cilantro, Thai basil, 1 teaspoon chopped mint, chili padi (optional) and sugar to taste.
3. Unripe papaya juice. Peel off skin and put in blender. This recipe is especially good for the lymphatic system and after a meal that is heavy in gluten.

Don’t miss out on all the goodness and benefits from including papaya in your diet. Papaya is best eaten in the morning or by lunch time , allowing you plenty of time for bowel movements.

PAPAYA FACTS
Generic name is CARICA PAPAYA.
Loaded with carotene which is converted to vitamin A in our body necessary for vision.
100grams of papaya contains only 32kcal because of its low calorie content it is known as dieter's food .
Papaya is a good source of beta carotene which helps to prevent free radical damage.
Papain is present in papaya which is an excellent aid to digestion,as the role of papain is to digest the protein in food.
Papain also has pain relieving properties and has been used to ease the discomfort of slipped discs.
Papaya is a rich source of vitamin c approximately 57mgs per 100gms.
Papaya has two forms ripe and unripe or green ,the unripe green papaya is used as a vegetable source.
Pieces of Papaya laid on wounds is reported to help speed up healing.