The fruit grows in a tree, called Papayo, which can reach up to ten meters in height. It has a hollow trunk and no branches; the thick glass is formed only by the leaves. All papayas hang from the armpits of the leaves; some are large and elongated and others are smaller and look like a flattened pear. Papaya is rich in potassium and has a low sodium content. It prevents the retention of liquids, resulting in an adequate fruit to lose weight.
The papaya initially has a green color and with the ripening time it obtains its characteristic yellowish color with small brown spots. It has a soft and fine skin that turns it into a fragile and perishable fruit, being therefore convenient to put it in the refrigerator in its If it is green, it is because it is not yet ripe, so we should leave it at room temperature until it reaches maturity. Ideal to consume papaya is cold because it is when it has its best flavor. When it is going to serve, it is necessary to cut it in half with a knife, to remove the black seeds of its interior with spoon and to discard them. Then rinse with water to remove any flavor of the seeds and, finally, you can take the pulp with a spoon and enjoy this exquisite tropical fruit. In addition, to enhance its natural flavor can be poured over the papaya juice squeezed lemon or lime. Papaya smoothie and papaya juice are an equally excellent way to take this fruit. It can also be taken as a complement to salads, seafood, ham, fish and poultry.
Papaya contains papain, an enzyme unique to this fruit that helps digest proteins better, favoring the digestive system.
Great nutritional contribution, because it is composed of vitamins B, C, antioxidants and minerals such as potassium that favor the health of muscles.
High fiber intake that helps improve intestinal transit and regulate cholesterol and sugar levels.
It is considered a good laxative, decreasing constipation.
Its vitamin B helps our nervous system, preventing the oxidation of cholesterol, useful to avoid heart attacks.
Papaya is commonly used in the world of cosmetics to improve the beauty of hair and skin for its moisturizing, regenerative and exfoliating qualities.
It is a fruit that favors and maintains the tan of our skin. It also prevents the appearance of burns.
For its content in vitamins and antioxidants it combats the appearance of spots in our body.
The consumption of this fruit is recommended to prevent vitamin A deficiency, a cause of childhood blindness in tropical and subtropical developing countries.
It is also ideal as an alternative to treat eczema and acne.
It is a fruit especially recommended for smokers. The ingestion of a papaya exceeds the necessary dose of this vitamin that smokers require.
Its high content of vitamin C makes this fruit a good resource to increase fertility in men.
However, papain inhibits the production of estrogen, so it is not recommended for women's fertility.