Papaya
- A Powerhouse of Nutrients!
The health benefits of fruits
and vegetables cannot be equated to that promised by nutritional pills and
supplements. Nutrition experts advocate generous intake of fruits for optimum
health as these food items are loaded with all the benefits. Fruits are
goldmine of vitamins, minerals and fiber and are ideal to consume at least 4-5
servings in a day. Since they are in the natural form, account for largest part
of water and 100% bad cholesterol free, it’s much easier for the body to process
and absorb the vitamins and minerals from the fresh fruit.
Yellow and orange fruits and
vegetables contain varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin C as well as
carotenoids and bioflavonoids, two classes of phytochemicals that scientists
are studying extensively for their health-promoting potential. In addition, a
new scientific base is emerging to support a protective role for this group of
fruits and vegetables in prevention of cataract formation, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, diverticulosis, and possibly, hypertension.
“Papaya” is recommended to be
one such pick from the group of Yellow and orange fruits, which promises
abundant health benefits. It is a melon like fruit with yellow- orange flesh
with dozens of small black seeds enclosed in skin that ranges in color from
green to orange. Papaya has high nutritional benefits. It is rich in
Anti-oxidants, the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals,
potassium and magnesium; and fiber. Together, “these nutrients promote the
health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon
cancer.” In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is
used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports
injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies. Vitamin C and vitamin A, which
is made in the body from the beta-carotene in papaya, are both needed for the
proper function of a healthy immune system. Papaya may therefore be a healthy
fruit choice for preventing such illnesses as recurrent ear infections, colds
and flu.
Gluten refers to a group of
proteins that are difficult for humans to digest. One group of proteins called
gliadin is thought to do most of the damage to the intestinal lining. Glutenins
are another group of proteins found in gluten and thought to be associated with
autoimmune skin diseases and asthma. Gluten proteins are extremely resistant to
intestinal digestion, despite grinding, cooking, processing and digestion.
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