Ever imagined a super fruit that is good for you in more ways than one? Papaya is such a fruit with loads of health benefits for your body.
Papaya is known for the high medicinal content and nutritional value of the fruit. As a great source of essential nutrients, the fruit is a great source of essential vitamins and minerals that work to keep the body running at optimum levels. These vitamins and minerals help in the normal functioning of the body, ensuring proper hydration levels and nutrient balance.
Papaya, also known as “the fruit of angels” has so many health benefits that everyone should include papayas in their diet.
The fruit has loads of health benefits from fighting stress to keeping cholesterol levels low. The fruit is a great source of vitamin C which is known to lower stress and regulate healthy organ functions in the body. Due to the high content of fibre, the fruit acts as a powerful anti-oxidant ensuring the breaking down of cholesterol levels in the body. Lower cholesterol levels resultantly decrease risks of heart attacks, hypertension and heart disease as a whole. The added benefits to the immune system of the great supply of vitamin C should be mentioned and highlighted. Papaya in your diet means your immune system will be running better at an optimum level. The fruit is also good for your eyes, with a good supply of Vitamin A. The Vitamin E in the fruit makes it a great source in the fight against ageing.
The high fibre content in the fruit makes a great source for those looking to lose weight. It is known to help weight loss and make the process faster and easier. Papaya is also good for your bones and acts as a reliable source in the fight against arthritis. People with low Vitamin C in their diets are known to be 3 times more prone to Arthritis. With a low content of sugar, it is a good fruit to intake for diabetics. People who don’t have diabetics should intake the fruit for lowered risks of the disease arising in the first place.
Papaya like most fruit improves digestion and keeps the inner systems happy and well regulated. Above all, within the lists of health benefits is the fruit’s ability to fight cancer. Many studies have shown lower risks of cancer in those who consume papaya regularly. As an added benefit, they also help ease menstrual pains.
So go ahead, eat those papayas, you know they want to be eaten!
Happy Munching!
