THE NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF PAWPAW

Papaya or pawpaw which is known as "Caricaceae", is usually a large plant full of fruits. It is found in the warmest part of the tropical worlds. 

The tree is up to 2 feet tall, the female ones are short, usually full of fruits, while the male ones are 90cm long. Papaya develops very fast and produces it fruit in cylindrical shape. It is swee, it is popularly used as breakfast in Nigeria and many other countries. It is used in salad and juice, it seeds are usually round and black, papaya tree usually live for 5 years.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS

Pawpaw contains vitamin C, vitamin A, copper, fibre, magnesium, pantothenic acid, folate, carbohydrates, sugar, protein, vitamin B, alpha and beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, lutein and Zeaxanthin and lycopene.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Pawpaw is good for hair health, due to the Vitamin A in it. The Vitamin C in pawpaw helps in building and maintenance of the collagen in the body.
• Pawpaw contains choline which helps to reduce chronic inflammation and also helps us in learning, for retaining memory, muscle movement and it also help in transmission of nerve impulse in the body.
• It aids in digestion; the fibre in pawpaw helps to prevent constipation and improve the effectiveness of the digestive tract.
• Papaya helps to prevent Asthma due to the beta-caeotene in it.
• It also reduces the risk of age related macular degeneration.
• Pawpaw contains vitamin K which reduces urinary excretion of calcium, as we all know that calcium strengthens and rebuild the bones.
• Papaya is also good for diabetic patients.
• The ointment in papaya is used to treat decubitus ulcer (bedsores).
• Mashed pawpaw helps to heal wound and prevent infection on a burned area on the skin.
• The potassium and vitamin in pawpaw helps to fight heart diseases. Cardiovascular disease arises as a result of the high intake of sodium.
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