Papaya
Papaya is a sweet-tasting tropical fruit with a low glycemic index. Its composition contains digestive enzymes that protect the digestive system and more. Consumed as such or in various preparations, papaya has many therapeutic properties. It contains vitamins C and A, in addition to carotenoid antioxidants, especially lycopene, and small amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B3, B5, E and K.
Papaya is also a good source of fiber, which experts say helps reduce cholesterol levels in the body, and also the folic acid in this fruit has an important role in converting homocysteine to benign amino acids. Unconverted, homocysteine can damage the walls of blood vessels when its level is high, favoring the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.
This fruit contains several unique protein digestion enzymes, including papain and chemopapain, which reduce inflammation in the body and stimulate it to heal burns. In addition, antioxidants, vitamin C and beta-carotene, are also essential in reducing inflammation in the body.
