Benefits of Papaya:-
1.) Papaya contains Vitamin C , potassium , antioxidants and fibre which helps to keep arteries healthy and promotes blood flow.
Papaya lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease , high blood pressure and stroke.
2.) Papaya is an excellent food option for diabetics as it has a low sugar content even though it is sweet to taste.
Also , people who don't have diabetes can eat papaya to prevent it from happening.
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3.) Papaya is rich in Vitamin A which helps to protect our vision from degenerating.
4.) The powerful antioxidants present in papaya helps our skin to recover from sun damage and defend against wrinkling.
5.) The enzyme papain present in papaya helps in digestion by breaking down proteins.
Papaya is rich in fibre and water content which helps to prevent constipation and promote a smooth bowel movement.
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6.) Papaya is loaded with antioxidants that can reduce inflammation , fights with diseases and helps to keep us looking young.
7.) Papaya leaves are commonly used in the treatment of dengue to boost up the count of platelets.
A simple remedy to get back the platelets count is to give the patient a glass of papaya leaf juice.
8.) The potassium present in papaya is a huge supporter of kidney health.
It clean out the deposit of toxins in the kidneys and reduces the accumulation of uric acid in the blood.
Papaya seeds also play an important role in keeping the kidney healthy. The presence of flavonoids in it helps in keeping the cells from degenerating and prevents the kidney from dysfunctioning.
9.) Eating papayas are good for bones as they have anti-inflammatory properties along with Vitamin C which helps in keeping various forms of arthritis at bay.
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10.) Papaya is a great source of Vitamin A , B , C and K and is known as excellent immunity booster.
It is great for the growth of body tissues , including hair and skin.
It helps in maintaining collagen , the structural protein of connective tissues.
11.) Papaya prevent cancer cells from forming and also helps to knock out cancer cells that already exist.
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