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Amazing Benefits Of Eating Pawpaw
Pawpaw is an amazingly
delicious fruit referred to as ‘fruits of angels’. And let me tell you one more
secret! When used on your face on a regular basis you might resemble an angle
too. It is very easily available and affordable. You can grow it in your kitchen
garden as well. Pawpaw’s nutritional benefits are really amazing.
Helps weight
loss:
One
medium sized pawpaw contains just 120 calories. So, if you’re planning to lose
weight, don’t forget to add this light fruit to your diet. Besides, it also
packed with a considerable amount of dietary fibre that aids weight loss by
promoting a feeling of fullness and controlling cravings .
Boosts
your immunity:
Your
immune system acts as a shield against various infections that can make you
really sick. A single pawpaw can fulfil more than 200% of your daily
requirement of Vitamin C, making it great to build a stronger immune
system.
Good
for diabetics:
Despite
being sweet in nature, pawpaws are low in sugar content (8.3 gm in one cup of
sliced pawpaw) as well as glycemic index. This property makes pawpaws
excellent fruits for diabetics. The vitamins and phytonutrients present in them
prevents development of heart disease in diabetes. Also, people who
don’t have diabetes can eat pawpaw to prevent it from happening. You may also
want to read how to prevent diabetes with a fibre-rich healthy diet.
Great
for your eyes:
Pawpaws
are rich in Vitamin A and flavonoids like beta-carotene, zeaxanthin,
cyptoxanthin and lutein which keep the mucus membranes in the eyes healthy,
preventing them from damage. Vitamin A in them also prevents the development of
age-related macular degeneration. The best thing about pawpaws is that the
carotenoids present in them are more bio available than those present in other
vitamin A rich foods like tomatoes and carrots.
Digestion:
Pawpaws contain an enzyme called papain that aids in digestion and
can also be used as a meat tenderizer.
Pawpaw is also high in fiber and water content, both of which help
to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy digestive
tract.
Heart disease:
The fiber, potassium and
vitamin content in pawpaw all help to ward off heart disease. An increase in
potassium intake along with a decrease in sodium intake is the most important
dietary change that a person can make to reduce their risk of cardiovascular
disease.
Inflammation: The choline is a very
important and versatile nutrient in pawpaws that aids our bodies in sleep,
muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the
structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses,
assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation.
Skin and healing:
When used topically, mashed pawpaw appears to be beneficial for
promoting wound healing and preventing infection of burned areas. Researchers
believe that the proteolytic enzymes chymopapain and papain in pawpaw are
responsible for it's beneficial effects. Ointments containing the papain
enzyme have also been used to treat decubitus ulcers or bedsores.
Pawpaw is also great for your hair because it contains vitamin A,
a nutrient required for sebum production that keeps hair moisturized. Vitamin A
is also necessary for the growth of all bodily tissues, including skin and
hair.
Adequate intake of vitamin C, which pawpaw can provide, is needed
for the building and maintenance of collagen,
which provides structure to skin and hair.
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