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Papaya plants can be found in various places in Indonesia. Who would have thought that papaya fruit, which is cheap and easy to get, is actually rich in benefits. The benefits of papaya include being good for the digestive organs, eyesight, bones, heart, and skin.
In the following, we will review the 10 benefits of papaya for the health of the body. In addition, we will review what the nutritional content of papaya fruit is. Stay tuned, OK?
Papaya Benefits for Health
Reporting from Medical News Today, here are a number of benefits of papaya that can be beneficial for the health of the body.
1. Good for Digestion
The first benefit that is widely known is helping the digestive system. The content of the enzyme papain, high fiber and water content increases the regularity of bowel movements to help prevent constipation.
2. Treatment of inflammation
Papaya contains choline which is an essential nutrient for the body to reduce chronic inflammation. Choline is also important for helping the body heal during sleep, including muscle movement, learning, and memory.
3. Ward off Macular Degeneration
Papaya contains vitamin A and antioxidants which can play a role in eye health and prevent macular degeneration. Significant benefits will be obtained from high and regular intake.
4. Strengthens Bones
The content of vitamin K in papaya is associated with bone health. Strong bones will reduce the risk of fractures. This is because vitamin K helps the absorption of calcium thereby reducing the excretion of calcium through the urine.
5. Prevent Diabetes
Consuming papaya which is rich in fiber can prevent type 1 and type 2 diabetes. One small papaya contains about 3 grams of fiber which is equivalent to 17 grams of carbohydrates.
6. Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease
The content of potassium or potassium in papaya accompanied by a reduction in sodium can reduce a person’s risk of developing heart disease.
7. Prevent Asthma
Asthma can be prevented by consuming high amounts of certain nutrients such as beta-carotene. These nutrients can be found, among others, in papaya, carrots, pumpkin.
8. Reducing the Risk of Cancer
The content of beta-carotene and antioxidants in papaya can reduce the risk of cancer. One type of cancer that can be prevented is prostate cancer.
9. Healthy Skin
Papaya is also believed to nourish the skin and accelerate wound healing. This is because papaya contains the proteolytic enzymes chymopapain and papain.
10. Healthy Hair
Papaya contains vitamin A and nutrients to produce sebum which functions to keep hair moist. The content of vitamin C in papaya is also needed to build and maintain collagen so that it can provide structure to the skin.
Papaya Nutrition Content
Reporting from Healthline, one of the nutritional content in papaya is the enzyme papain which can break down the hard protein chains found in muscle meat. It is used to tenderize meat since thousands of years ago.
Papaya also contains healthy antioxidants known as carotenoids. The antioxidant content in papaya is said to be better than other fruits and vegetables.
In a small papaya 152 grams can contain the following nutrients:
- Calories: 59 kcal
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Vitamin C: 157% of the RDI
- Folate (vitamin B9): 14% of the RDI
- Vitamin A: 33% of the RDI
- Potassium: 11% of the RDI
In addition to the above ingredients, there is also calcium, magnesium, and vitamins B1, B3, B5, E and K in papaya fruit.
Thus, we already know the 10 benefits of papaya for health, which are obtained because of its complete nutritional content. So, you have to eat fruit diligently, detikers.
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2023-06-04 23:00:30
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