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Yet another fruit post!!!
💛Papayas💛
✅Contains natural digestive enzymes
✅Helps fight infections
✅Helps lower cholesterol
✅Reduces cataract and glaucoma risk
Also called paw paw or tree melon, papaya has become a commercial crop that is now widely available. It is known to have antibacterial properties and promotes good digestion, and almost every part of the plan can be used. In the West, we tend to focus only on its brightly covered orange flesh, which is a good source of antioxidant carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, that protect eyesight.
What is good for?
- Digestion
Contains the enzymes papain and chymonpapain. Both have been shown to aid digestion, prevent constipation, and, in combination with the fruit's natural fiber, cleanse the colon. Papain is also helpful in healing and preventing stomach ulcers.
- Fights "Bugs"
The seeds are effective against salmonella, E. coli, and staphylococcus infections. They can be used to support liver function and have an antiparasitic function, which helps rid the body of intestinal parasites.
- Healthy Fiber
Its natural fiber helps control blood pressure and regulate levels of "unhealthy" (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. Its dietary fiber is also important in preventing diseases, such as bowel cancer.
- Eye health
The beta-carotene and vitamins C and E in papaya help reduce the risk of cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (loss of vision).
How do i get best from it?
- Don't throw the seeds away
The seeds are edible fresh or dried. They have a peppery flavor and can be used in cooking.
- Juice it
Papaya juice helps restore the good bacteria in the stomach, which is especially important after an illness or taking antibiotics.
- Go green
Papain, a beneficial digestive enzyme, is found in greatest abundance in green, unripe papayas.
How to select and store
If you want to eat them within a day of purchase, choose papayas that have reddish-orange skin and are slightly soft to the touch. Those that have patches of yellow color will take a few more days to ripen.
Papayas that are totally green or overly hard should not be purchased, unless you are planning on cooking them, or unless you want to use green papayas in a cold dish like an Asian salad, as their flesh will not develop its characteristic sweet juicy flavor.
While a few black spots on the surface will not affect the papaya's taste, avoid those that are bruised or overly soft. Papayas are more available during the summer and fall; however, you can usually purchase them throughout the year.
At WHFoods, we encourage the purchase of certified organically grown foods, and papaya is no exception. Repeated research studies on organic foods as a group show that your likelihood of exposure to contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals can be greatly reduced through the purchased of certified organic foods, including papaya. In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells papaya but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency. (Examples of states offering state-certified organic foods include California, New York, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington.) However, if you are shopping in a large supermarket, your most reliable source of organically grown papaya is very likely to be papaya that displays the USDA organic logo.
Papayas that are partially yellow should be left at room temperature where they will ripen in a few days. If you want to speed this process, place them in a paper bag with a banana. Ripe papayas should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within one or two days, so you can enjoy their maximum flavor.
Quick Tips to Enjoy Papayas:
Pieces of papaya, when soaked with a bit of lemon juice and honey, is an absolute treat for the taste buds.
Blend papayas, strawberries and yogurt for a cold soup treat.
Add a slice of papaya to fresh fruit salad and have it as a snack.
Have a bowl of fresh ripe papaya along with your breakfast to add calories that you require for the day.
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