Allah Almighty gives us
different fruit to protect different Diseases for humans.
Papayas refreshingly sweet in taste, papayas is actually nutritious, having
numerous health benefits. Here’s why you need to include these ‘fruits of
angels’ in your diet. Papayas are bright, pear-shaped, exotic fruits that you
can easily find in the market throughout the year.
The Following reasons you should eat Papaya.
1- Lowers cholesterol: Papayas are rich in fibre, Vitamin C and antioxidants
that prevent cholesterol build up in your arteries. Too much cholesterol
build-up can block the arteries completely, causing heart attack. Papaya
extracts have also found to reduce lipid and triglycerides in diabetic rats.
2- Helps weight loss: One medium sized papaya contains just 120 calories. So, if
you’re planning to lose weight, don’t forget to add this light fruit to your
diet. Besides, it also packed with a good amount of dietary fiber that aids
weight loss by promoting a feeling of fullness and controlling cravings.
3- Boosts immunity system: Your immune system acts as a shield against various
infections that can make you really sick. A single papaya can fulfill more than
200% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, making it great to build a stronger
immune system.
4- Good for diabetics: Despite being sweet in nature, papayas are low in sugar
content (8.3 gm in one cup of sliced papaya) as well as glycemic index. This
property makes papayas excellent fruits for diabetics. The vitamins and
phytonutrients present in them prevent development of heart disease in diabetes.
Also, people who don’t have diabetes can eat papaya to prevent it from
happening.
5- Great for eyes: Papayas are rich in Vitamin A and flavonoids like
beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, cyptoxanthin and lutein which keep the mucus
membranes in the eyes healthy, preventing them from damage. Vitamin A in them
also prevents the development of age-related macular degeneration. The best
thing about papayas is that the carotenoids present in them are more bio
available that carotenoid present in other vitamin A rich foods like tomatoes
and carrots.
6- Protects against arthritis: Arthritis can be a really debilitating disease
and people who have it may find their quality of life reduced significantly.
Eating papayas are good for your bones as they have anti-inflammatory properties
along with Vitamin C which helps in keeping various forms of arthritis at bay. A
study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases showed that people who
consumed foods low in Vitamin C were three times more likely to have arthritis
than those who didn’t. Also read
7- Improves digestion: In today’s times, it is near impossible to avoid eating
foods that are bad for your digestive system. Often we find ourselves eating
junk food or restaurant food prepared in excessive quantities of oil. Eating a
papaya daily can make up for such occasional mistakes, as it has a digestive
enzyme known as papain along with fiber which helps improve your digestive
health.
8- Helps ease menstrual pain: Women who experience menstrual pain should help
themselves to several servings of papaya, as an enzyme called papain helps in
regulating and easing flow during menstrual periods.
9- Prevents signs of ageing: All of us would love to stay young forever, but no
one in this world has managed to do it. Still, healthy habits like eating a
papaya daily will prolong the process and may make you look 5 years younger than
you are. Papaya is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and antioxidants like
beta-carotene which helps prevent your skin from free radical damage keeping
wrinkles and other signs of ageing at bay. Here’s how you can use papaya to keep
your skin beautifully glowing. Try this papaya face pack on dry skin.
10- Promotes hair growth: Apart from keeping the skin healthy, papayas are very
effective for maintaining healthy hair. Vitamin A in them is utilized in
production of sebum, a compound that is crucial for keeping the hair smooth,
shiny and moisturized. External application of papaya extract to the scalp can
help you get rid of dandruff. The nutrients present in them help hair loss. They
boost hair growth and strengthening. Although there is no scientific evidence,
papayas are also thought to prevent hair thinning.
10- Prevents cancer: Papaya is a rich source of antioxidants, phytonutrients and
flavonoids that prevent your cells from undergoing free radical damage. A study
conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health’s Department showed the
richness of beta carotene in papayas protected against prostate cancer and colon
cancer growth.
11- Helps reduce stress: After working hard for the whole day, it is a good idea
to come home to a plate a papaya. The wonder fruit is rich in several nutrients
like Vitamin C which can keep you free from stress. According to a study
conducted in University of Alabama, found that 200 mg of Vitamin C can help
regulate the flow of stress hormones in rats.
All of this makes papaya a wholesome fruit that is excellent for your entire
body.