Grocery : Papaya

Papaya fruit is another gift of mexicans to this world. this exotic fruit, also popular as pawpaw, is packed with numeous health benefiting nutrients. it is one of the avorites of frit lovers for its nutritional, digestive, and medicinal properties. it probably thought to have originated in the central Americas. papaya plant is grown extensively all over the tropical regions under cultivated farms for its fruits as well as for latex, papain, an enzyme that found wide application in the food industry        

• The papaya fruit is very low in calories and contains no cholesterol; however, it is a rich source of phyto-nutrients, minerals, and vitamins.

• Papayas contain soft, easily digestible flesh with a good amount of soluble dietary fiber that helps to have normal bowel movements; thereby reducing constipation problems.                         
• papaya fruit is also rich in many essential B-complex vitamins such as Folic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and thiamin. these vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from rxternal sources to replenish and play a vital role in metabolism.                                                                                                                                                                                                        

1).  Lowers cholesterol:  Papayas are rich in fibre, vitamin  C and antioxidanrs that prevent cholesterol build up in your arteries. Too much cholesherol build-up can block the arteries completely, causing aheart attack. you may also want to read how to raduce cholesterol levels naturally.

2). Helps weight loss: one medium sized papaya contains just 120 calories. so, if you're planning to lose weight, don't forget to add this light fruit to your diet. Besides, it also packed with a considerable amount of dietary fibre that aids weight loss by promoting a feelingg of fullness and controlling cravings.


3). Boosts your immunity: Your immune system acts as a shield against various infections that can make you really sick. A single papaya can fulfil more than 200% of your daily requirement of vitamin C, making it great to build a stronger immune system.

4). Good for diabetics: Despite being sweet in nature, papayas are low in suger content as well as glycemic index. this property makes papayas excellent development of heart disease in diabetes.

5). Geat for your Eyes:  Papayas are rich in vitamin A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, cyptoxanthin and lutein which keep the mucus membranes in the eyes healthy, preventing them from damage. vitamin A in them also  prevents the development of age-related macular degeneration .                                                                                                                                                                             6). Protects against arthritis: Arthritis can be a really debilitating disease and people who have it may find their quality of life reduced significantly. eating papayas are good for your bones as they have anti-inflammatory properties along with vitamin c which helps in keeping various forms of arthritis at bay.A study published in Annals of the rheumatic diseases showed that people who consumed foods low in vitamin c were three times more likely to have arthritis than those who didn't.                                                                                                                                                                     7). Helps ease menstrual pain: women who experience menstrual pain should help themselves to servings of papaya, as an enzyme called papain helps in regulating and easing flow during menstrual periods. here are some home remedies to relieve menstrual pain.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 8). Prevents cancer:  Papaya is a rich source of antioxidants, phytonutrients and flavonoids that prevent your cells from undergoing free radical damage. A study conducted by the harvard school of public health's department showed the richness of beta carotene in papayas rpotected against prostate cancer and colon cancer growth.