Health benefits of eating papaya

Papaya is an extremely healthy tropical fruit because it contains many antioxidants that can reduce inflammation, fight disease, brighten eyes and beautiful skin.

One small papaya (152 grams) contains:
Calories: 59 Carbohydrates: 15 grams Fiber: 3 grams Protein: 1 gram Vitamin C: 157% RDI Vitamin A: 33% RDI Folate (vitamin B9): 14% RDI Potassium: 11% of the RDI.

2.1 Has Strong Antioxidant Effects Papaya contains healthy antioxidants called carotenoids. What's more, your body absorbs these beneficial antioxidants from papaya better than from other fruits and vegetables.
Studies show that fermented papaya can reduce oxidative stress in older adults, people with prediabetes, hypothyroidism, and liver disease.

2.2 Has anti-cancer properties Research shows that the lycopene in papaya can reduce the risk of cancer and papaya may also benefit people undergoing cancer treatment.
2.3 May Improve Heart Health Adding papaya to your diet can boost heart health. Studies show that fruits that are high in lycopene and vitamin C can help prevent heart disease.
The antioxidants in papaya can protect your heart and enhance the protective effects of good HDL cholesterol.
2.4 May fight inflammation Studies show that antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables like papaya help reduce markers of inflammation.
2.5 Can Improve Digestion The papain enzyme in papaya can make protein easier to digest. This is a remedy for constipation and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

2.6 Protects Against Skin Damage In addition to keeping your body healthy, papaya can also help your skin look firmer and younger. The vitamin C and lycopene in papaya protect your skin and have May help reduce signs of aging.

Here are a few recipes that you can easily make using a small papaya to make:
Breakfast: Cut in half and fill half with Greek yogurt, then top on a few blueberries and chopped nuts. Salad: Chop papaya, tomato, onion and cilantro, then add lemon juice and mix well. Dessert: Combine chopped fruit with 2 tablespoons (28 grams) of chia seeds, 1 cup (240 ml) of almond milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well and refrigerate before serving. Any questions that need to be answered by a nutritionist at Vinmec International General Hospital, you can contact Vinmec Health System nationwide or register online HERE.
Reference source: healthline.com

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