Benefits Of Papaya For Weight Loss, Diabetes, Skin And Lot More
Papaya/Pawpaw is a powerhouse of nutrients which is low in calories but very rich in vitamins and minerals. Its vitamin content can fulfil almost half of the vitamin c daily requirement. Besides being a tasty fruit, there are many benefits of papaya that brought this fruit up on our health radar. What nutrients are in papaya? One small papaya (152 grams) has: Calories: 59. Carbohydrates: 15 grams. Fiber: 3 grams. Protein: 1 gram. Vitamin C: 157% of the RDI. Vitamin A: 33% of the RDI. Folate (Vitamin B9): 14% of the RDI. Potassium: 11% of the RDI. Trace amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B3, B5, E and K. Carotenoids-lycopene. Health benefits of papaya that you may not have known 1. Papaya benefits indigestion: Papaya contains the enzyme papain. This enzyme helps a great deal in digesting protein effectively. Moreover, eating papaya can even prevent constipation. It has high fiber content that helps in digestion too. 2. Papa...