Benefits of eating papaya- Prevents Cataracts

Papaya is native fruit of the Americas but today it is available all over the world. It is indeed nature’s gifts to mankind. It is a fruit with several benefits and is a bountiful source of many essential elements. The nutritional value of papaya is presented in the following table.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 100 GRAMS(3.50Z) SERVING OF PAPAYA

VITAL ELEMENTS

QUANTITY

Energy

163 KJ or 39 Kilo calories

Carbohydrates

9.8 grams

Sugars

5.9 grams

Dietary fiber

1.8 grams

fat

0.14 grams

Protein

0.61 grams

Vitamin A

328 micro grams

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

0.04 milligrams

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

0.05 milligrams

Niacin(Vitamin B3)

0.338 milligrams

Vitamin B6

0.1 milligrams

Folate (Vitamin B9)

38 micrograms

Vitamin C

61.8 milligram

Magnesium

10 milligrams

Calcium

24 milligrams

Iron

0.10 milligrams

Phosphorous

5 milligrams

Sodium

3 milligrams

Potassium

257 milligrams

No nutritional supplement can equate the benefits offered by Papaya. Such is the power of natural fruits and vegetables. 4 or 5 servings a day of papaya is good for several body problems. It can be consumed by everyone and is easy on the palate. It is not an expensive fruit, so it can be had by many people. It is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C. It helps in formation of strong gums.

As like all yellow and orange colored fruits, Papaya is also rich in antioxidants, riboflavinoids. It helps in enhancing vision, prevents cataract formation. It is cholesterol free and so can be enjoyed by Heart patients. It helps in cases of colon cancer, sports injuries, pulmonary diseases and several other ailments. It is also rich in gluten and It also has enzymes like papain and thereby aides digestion. It is good for the stomach and intestines. Papaya is also known to prevent nausea, morning sickness, and motion sickness. Papaya is also known to be good for the skin. It acts as a good detoxifying agent to flush out harmful toxins from the system.

It is rich in fiber content and there by helps in reducing bad cholesterol. Diabetics can also enjoy this fruit without guilt. Richness in Vitamin A helps in enhancement of Vision and prevents eye disorders. It is also known to help in treating arthritis.

Papaya also has several cosmetic benefits. Its skin is used for natural facials. The pulp is known to reduce dark circles under eyes and papaya also helps in glowing of skin. No wonder Christopher Columbus called Papaya as the fruit of angels.