what are the nutritional benefits of papaya?

Answer 1

Papaya releases natural enzymes (papase) that help your stomach with the digestion of other food. You can have the fruit itself, dried, or as an enzyme tablet. Take care ~N

Answer 2

This fruit contains the digestive enzyme papain and therefore valuable for aiding digestion. The ripe fruit is easily digestible and prevents constipation. Case studies indicate that this food taken alone for two or three days, has a highly beneficial tonic effect upon the stomach and intestines.The juice of the papaya aids in relieving infections of the colon and has a tendency to break down pus and mucus reached by the juice. May help prevent cancer in corgans and glands with epithelial tissue Prevents nausea includes morning sickness and motion sickness papaya juice or pineapple juice.Slices of green fruits rubbed over meat and boiled with tough meat, make the meat more tender. Papaya has high nutritional benefits. It is rich in Anti-oxidants, Minerals and Fibre. It also helps in Skin Treatments.Papaya also rejuvenating properties for papaya, especially for the control of premature aging. Papaya contains arginine which is known to be essential for male fertility

Answer 3

Papaya when consumed regularly will ensure a good supply of vitamin A and C. Both are essential for good health.

Papaya is a good source of beta-carotene, which helps to prevent damage by free radical, which might other wise lead to some forms of cancer.

Different types of enzymes are present in papaya. Papain, a substance present in papaya is an excellent aid to digestion.

Answer 4

Fruits Nutritional Information
...[ Return To Main Menu ]


Fresh Facts: Papaya Nutritional Benefits

Impressive in nutritional benefits, Papayas are high in vitamin A and antioxidants. Containing the enzyme papain, this fruit is said to aid digestion.

Nutrition information provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer. A recent study found that eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, were effective in lowering blood pressure. For more info, visit 5aDay.com.

Brought to you by the Produce for Better Health Foundation.


< [ Return To Main Menu ] .[ Next Variety: Peach ] >

.



[ Home Page ] [ ExtraLife Benefits ] [ How It Works ]
[ Buy ExtraLife ] [ ExtraLife FAQs ] [ Feedback ]

[ Mrs.Green's Produce Tips ] [ Fresh Facts ]
[ ExtraLife Recipe Center ]
[ AboutProduce.com ] [ Site Index ]

Click here to order ExtraLife or call 1(800) 392-8762


©Copyright 2001. All Rights Reserved. Dennis Green, Ltd., Denver, CO 80239 USA.
Visit us online for more information about our extensive line of creative consumer products.

ExtraLife® is made in the USA from recycled and recyclable materials. Patent #D382,175.



.

Answer 5

All of these are per 100 grams of edible portion
39 calories .
0.6 protein
0.1 fat
1o grams carbohydrayes
0.9 fiber
0.6 ash(minerals)
20 mg calcium
16 mg phosphorus
0.3 mg iron
3 mg sodium
234 mg potassium
1750 IU vitamin A
0.04mg thiamine,vit B
0.04mg riboflavin, vit B
0.3 mg niacin, vit B
56 mg ascorbic acid, vitamin C