Papaya is a very popular fruit and is well known for its
delicious taste, texture and its health benefits for skin, hair and overall
health. This is one of the fruit which everyone should include in their regular
diet as it has a lot of amazing medicinal properties.
Papaya contains an enzyme called ‘Papain’ promotes protein
digestion. Papaya is also known as the richest source of antioxidants like
Vitamin C and flavonoids, carotenes, folate, most of B Vitamins, panthothenic
acid, minerals, magnesium and potassium. It is also the highest source of
fiber.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF PAPAYA
Papaya is a wonderful fruit with lots of medicinal effects.
Researches have shown that this fruit can be very beneficial for several health
related issues and different types of diseases.
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Papaya promotes the overall health of immune
system by empowering it. This is enabling by the Beta- carotene present in it.
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It helps to lower hypertension. The high
potassium content in papaya helps to keep hypertension under control and also
enhances the mental alertness. Thus it can act as a perfect antidote for hypertension.
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It helps to improves vision. Try to have it
regularly in diet. It can be advisable for even old age vision improvement.
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It immunes the body against cold and flu as well
as ear infections.
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Papaya is a good remedy for heart diseases
especially high cholesterol. It inhibits the oxidation process of cholesterol,
thereby hindering the main reasons for heart attacks and strokes.
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Papaya is well known for its healing properties.
Apply the pulp of papaya with a little butter [butter is optional], will cures
even chronic skin ulcers or lesions.
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The latex contains in papaya makes it a better
remedy against respiratory problems [breathlessness, cough and bronchitis].
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Papaya is edible even for diabetic people.
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Papaya is rich in fiber contents. This can bind
with the toxins which can cause Cancer in colon. Thus it reducing the incidents
of colon cancer.
Health benefits for skin
Papaya is an age old remedy for skin care. It helps to
enhance a healthy glowing skin, which is also very helpful in skin brightening.
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It is a good remedy to remove dead cells from
the skin. It also works well to break
down inactive proteins. This is enabled by the Vitamin A and Papain enzyme
present in it.
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It will help to leave the skin hydrated, because
it contains very low level of sodium. As a result it leaves the skin with
lesser retention of water.
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Papaya contains the highest amount of carotene
compare to other fruits.
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If the ripe papaya is mashed and applied on face
helps to increase the glow and fairness of skin.
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If the raw grinded papaya applied on the face,
helps to remove pimples , dark spots and other blemishes.
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Regular intake of this fruit will provides soft,
supple and smooth texture of skin.
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It can be used for skin exfoliating in natural
way.
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It enables to provide flawless skin with an even
texture, without any discolouration.
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The peel of papaya can also be used to rub on to
the face and all over the skin for whitening.
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Raw papaya is also used against ringworm infection,
by directly rubbing on the infected area.
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It prevents the ageing signs because of the
Alpha Hydroxy Acid present in the fruit. This acid makes the fruit acidic and
promotes the anti-ageing ability.
Health benefits for hair
Papaya is not only beneficial for skin but also for the hair
too. Regular intake and application of papaya and using papaya containing
products is also advisable for better hair care.
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It reduces the chances of balding and triggers
hair growth as well as strengthening, as it contains all essential hair
nutrients needed for hair care.
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It helps to boost the volume by providing proper
nourishing of hair shafts.
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It is good for hydrating skin and scalp, thus
preventing the formation of dandruff.
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Regular intake helps to hair strengthening and
decrease hair thinning.
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The juice extracted from papaya leaves can be
used as a natural hair conditioner, will help to bring healthy, shiny and
manageable hair.
