Food and Health Awareness | Papaya Fruit - Nutritional Content and Its Benefits for Health
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Do you know what this fruit is?
If you know, do you ever eat and know the benefits contained therein?
The picture above is Papaya fruit.
Papaya or in its Latin name referred to as Carica papaya is a tropical fruit native to South America. Although first cultivated in Mexico, papaya is very easy to develop in Indonesia and widely available both in traditional markets and supermarkets.
The price of this fruit is also quite affordable when compared with other fruits. However, make no mistake. Although cheap, the fruit has a sweet taste has a high nutrient content is very beneficial for health, ranging from skin care to hypertension and cancer prevention. Papaya is often used in traditional medicine.
Papaya Nutrition Content
Papaya contains various vitamins such as pro vitamin A carotenoids, beta carotene, vitamin C, B1 (Tiamina), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6, B9 (folate), E, and K.
But the most prominent is its vitamin C which reaches 103 percent of the recommended daily requirement, higher than oranges and lemons.
Papaya also contains dietary fiber and various phytochemical compounds including lycopene and polyphenols. In the preliminary study, danielone and fitoalexin were also found in papaya. This fruit also contains pectin commonly used to make jelly.
The content of magnesium, potassium (potassium), and calcium is also found quite high in papaya.
Benefits of Papaya for Health
Not only a delicious flavor, papaya offers a variety of health benefits for our body at affordable prices.
Here are some of the benefits of papaya for health :
Good for skin care and health
Papaya contains vitamin A and papain enzymes, which can help to get rid of dead skin cells and dead proteins, so the skin looks younger and shinier. Papaya is also believed to help overcome acne and remove acne scars marks on the face quickly.Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
The content of antioxidants in vitamin C and provitamin A high carotenoids in papaya helps lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. Both vitamins are able to prevent oxidation of cholesterol that clog the blood vessels.
Calorie content in papaya itself is very low, only 39 calories / 100 g, and free of cholesterol. Food fibers present in papaya can even lower high cholesterol levels in the blood.
Meanwhile, folic acid is needed to convert homocysteine into soft amino acids such as cysteine and methionine. If not altered, homocysteine has the potential to damage the blood vessel wall directly.Prevent colon cancer
The food fibers in papaya can bind toxins causing cancer in the colon. Folate, vitamin C, beta carotene, and vitamin E that can reduce the risk of colon cancer are also present in papaya. These nutrients protect cells from damage caused by free radicals including cancer. These fibers also help smooth the digestive system so as to help prevent constipation or constipation.Reduces inflammation
Papaya contains papain and chymopapain enzymes that can reduce inflammation. Antioxidants in papaya including vitamin C and beta carotene are also anti-inflammatory. Some people suffering from inflammatory disorders such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and arthritis also feel the condition improves after getting these nutrients.
Papaya is also often used to treat wounds, rashes, stings, allergies, and sunburn. Papaya ointment is usually made from slices of fermented papaya meat.Increase endurance
It's no secret if vitamin C is needed to increase endurance. vitamin C is needed to refresh the germ-killing cells and keep the production of interferon, the virus-killing protein in the body. This vitamin can be obtained easily by consuming papaya.
Plus, papaya also contains vitamin A that is able to keep the mucous membrane moisture so that germs are not easy to enter the body.Decreases the risk of macular degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a decrease in vision ability due to age. The results of the study published Archives of Ophthalmology showed that eating 3 servings of fruit a day can reduce the risk of getting AMD up to 36 percent compared to those who ate only 1.5 servings or less in a day.
It is estimated that the content of vitamins A, C, and E in the fruit associated with protection against AMD is. If eating 3 servings of fruit in a day feels heavy, try eating papaya on the sidelines of your main meal menu.Reduce the risk of arthritis
Despite studies showing that high doses of vitamin C intake can cause osteoarthritis, other studies have found that vitamin C-rich foods such as papaya can protect the body from the risk of arthritis.
The study, published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, involves 20 thousand speakers. The result, those who consume foods rich in vitamin C are slightly more at risk of arthritis than those who eat more.
Prevent prostate cancer
Papaya is rich in lycopene which can help prevent prostate cancer. One study showed that men who consumed more lycopene-rich fruit had a 82 percent lower risk than those who did not. The result will be more leverage when combined with green tea.Treat dengue fever
Papaya is believed to increase platelets in the blood so often used in the treatment of dengue fever. In addition to the flesh, platelets can also be improved naturally by eating papaya leaf stew.Reduce the risk of hypertension
Papaya is known as one of the good fruits consumed to reduce the risk of getting hypertension or high blood pressure. Potassium content in it able to control blood pressure and reduce the bad effects of sodium.
The American Hearth Association recommends that you consume 4700 milligrams of potassium (potassium) per day to keep blood pressure normal. Approximately 16 percent of these needs can be met by eating one papaya per day.
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