Food, beauty & health

Papaya is power packed with essential nutrients for positive long lasting effects on the human body. Papaya is used in many beauty products, culinary and for medicinal purposes.

Papaya is used in ripe or raw form. Here is a few reasons to include papaya in your food list.

• Rich in antioxidants – Similar to citrus fruits like oranges or tangerines, papaya is rich in Vitamin C. The amount of Vitamin C present in equivalent to the recommended daily allowance of the vitamin. Therefore, it is a perfect option when it comes to fighting infections. Due to its antioxidant properties, it keeps the body low on free radicals that cause serious health problems.
• High volumes of fiber and potassium – Papay is rich in fiber & Potassium which help with high blood pressure & heart problems
• Flavonoids – Papaya contains Flavonoids like beta-carotene that protects body against carcinogens and heart problems. Other flavonoids present in papaya are Cryptoxanthin, Zeaxanthin, and Lutein.
• Healthy enzymes – Papaya contains Papin enzymes which help in digesting protein. In fact, many dietary supplements are made from the extracts enzymes of raw papaya.
• Folate – Folates help the body against serious health problems such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, heart diseases and digestive. Include papaya in some form or the other if you want to stay healthy for rest of your life.in your food choices.

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