Papaya, also popularly known as the “The Fruit of the Angels”, has a rich medicinal history since ancient times. The delicious fruit rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals provides incredibly high nutritional benefits.
A teenage girl suffering from irregular menstruation is advised to consume papaya. A person suffering from diabetes is advised to have papaya which contains natural sugar. Sunburns are best treated with the pulp of papaya. It is used in the diagnosis of colon cancer. This article will tell you all about why papaya has such amazing benefits!
A glass of papaya juice is a great way to get essential vitamins and minerals. It contains and digestive enzyme called papain, which is useful in curing injuries and allergies. In addition, it also contains vitamins A, B, C and K and beta-carotene.
Serves- 2
Ingredients – Ripe papaya – 500 gm (diced) , Orange juice – 1 cup, Lemon juice – 3 tablespoon , Honey – 1 tablespoon.
Method:
Mix papaya, orange juice and honey together and grind well till it is smooth. Pour this juice in a large glass jar. Refrigerate it and serve chilled.
100 gms of papaya contains:
Below mentioned are the role all these nutrients play in giving the papaya juice such amazing benefits.
Papaya juice is claimed to be quite effective in treating cancer, especially colon cancer. The high amounts of fiber present in papaya seals the cancer-causing toxins from the healthy colon cells, thereby reducing the risk of it. Lycopene present in papaya also prevents cancer.
Papaya is very good for skin. The pulp can be used as a face pack to prevent pimples and clogging of pores. The enzyme papain helps to dissolve dead cells and gives a glowing skin.
The enzyme papain present in the papaya gives relief from gastric problems and indigestion. The compound carpain is also used in the diagnosis of many aliments.
The high amounts of fiber present in the fruit helps to minimize constipation.
Research has shown that papaya is very effective in preventing stroke and high blood pressure.
It is also used to treat irregular menstruation. Papaya helps in easing menstrual cramps and promotes a regular flow. Hence it is used in case of abortions.
Papaya juice taken on a daily basis helps in reducing respiratory organ inflammation.
Just in case you’ve tonsils in your throat, it’s advised to drink the juice of raw papaya mixed with honey.
The papaya seeds are considered to have anthelmintic properties, which expel the intestinal worms. A glass of papaya juice for 7 days is administered to get rid of worms. They are also helpful in treating dandruff.
Papaya is rich in Vitamin A and C. Hence, it boosts the immunity levels of the body especially when a person is suffering from fever and cold.
So are you added papaya juice to your diet from today?