Description
Papaya is a fruit tasty and healthy, rich in fibers and nutrients as the vitamin C and the lycopene.
The main benefits obtained from regular consumption of papaya:
Improves intestinal transit, as it is rich in fibers and in water;
Improves skin and vision, as it is rich in vitamin A;
Strengthens the immune system, as it has good amounts of vitamin C;
It helps the nervous system to function, as it has vitamins of the complex B;
It helps you lose weight, because it has few calories and low glycemic index;
Facilitates digestion, as it contains papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins;
Prevent diseases as the cancer, heart problems and Alzheimer, for being rich in antioxidants.
Name
Papaya
Nutritional Declaration
Energy value | 40.2kcal=169 | 2% |
Carbohydrates | 10.4g | 3% |
Proteins | 0.5g | 1% |
Dietary fiber | 1.0g | 4% |
Conservation Conditions and/or Use
Store in a cool, dry place
Origin
Brazil
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