Papaya is now grown in several countries including Malaysia, the Philippines and India. The fruit was called the ‘fruit of the angels’ by Christopher Columbus. It is one of the popular fruits as it is rich in medicinal value and nutritive properties. It contains vitamins and mineral required for normal body functioning. This orange coloured fruit is delicious and can be eaten as it is or in the form of juice, milkshake or smoothie. Raw papaya is used in India as a vegetable. it is not just flavoursome but also has many health benefits. Here is a list of health benefits of papaya.
Benefits of Papaya
(1) Lowers Cholesterol
(2) Helps boost immunity
(3) Improves bowel movement and relieves constipation
(4) Fights against cancer
(5) Helps lower inflammation and improves healing from the burns
(6) Helps to keep the eye healthy and prevents their damage
(7) Vitamin A, Beta Carotene reduces and prevents the inflammation in the lungs. It reduces the chances of developing Asthma.
(8) Helps to fight against cancer.
(9) Papaya is good for bones health
(10) Being low in Sugar, helps to maintain blood Sugar level. Hence it is a good option for Diabetic patients.
(11) Papaya is good for heart patients
(12) It is good for digestive system
(13) Papaya is good for skin
(14) It helps in reducing stress
(15) It gives relief from menstrual cramps