Papaya “The Fruit of the Angels”

Christopher Columbus had titled Papaya as

“The Fruit of the Angels” because it is loved by all and is quite famous for its luscious taste and rich texture as well as health 

Papaya, a fruit which is available throughout the
year, is deliciously sweet with a soft butter like consistency.
What is not well known is that Papaya has a lot of hidden benefits for skin,and health. Not just the fruit itself, but other parts of papaya also are very beneficial. Like ‘Papain’ commonly known as Papaya Enzyme is a kind of –enzyme which is helpful in digesting proteins. It is extracted from the tree and the fruit to make dietary supplements, and is also used as a major ingredient in some chewing gums. Papaya for skin offers numerous benefits.


Face Mask:

• For curing the skin tans and brightening the complexion, the simple face pack can be made. Just follow the steps mentioned below:
• Make a paste of pulpy papaya
• Add yogurt, honey, lemon juice and egg white into it
• Mix all ingredients till the mixture becomes thick which can be applied on the face
• Wash your face thoroughly so that it becomes clean and dirt free
• Apply this facial mask on your face and leave it for 15 – 20 minutes
• Wash off with the lukewarm water and pat dry

                                                                 Papaya on skin
Papaya which is rich in so many healthy components is best for skin care too as it promises and works to provide you with healthy and glowing skin.

1. Being a good source of Vitamin A and Papain, this fruit helps in removing dead skin cells along with breaking down the inactive proteins. 

2. The best feature of papaya is its ‘Low Sodium Quality’, thus resulting in very little retention of water. In simple words it means, it helps you keep your skin hydrated.


3. Papaya is actually a wholesome fruit as it contains more Carotene when compared to other fruits like apple, custard apple, guava and plantains. Not being an expensive fruit, papaya is a common man’s fruit which is beneficial in many ways. 


4. The application of finely grounded paste of raw papaya on the face for 25 minutes helps reduce those unwanted pimples and other embarrassing blemishes on the face.


5. Both, direct application and eating will help you achieve smooth, supple and soft skin.


6. Regular consumption or application of papaya also provides a shine to the skin, which comes from within and is long lasting.


7. The mashed papaya can be used for treating the sore and cracked heels.


8. Papaya also acts as a natural skin exfoliator.



9. Application of papaya also helps in skin discoloration.


10. The peel of papaya can not only be used on the face, but it can also be used for whitening the legs.


11. The use of raw papaya helps you treating the ringworms as well. You just need to rub some slices of raw papaya on the ringworm patches and see reduced inflammation.


12. Papaya helps the skin by reducing the aging signs on the face.
         
Papaya benefits for skin are truly endless.



                                                      Now papaya and health

1. Papaya acts as an antidote for hypertension. This is one of the most popular health benefits of papaya. The rich amount of potassium in papaya helps keeping the blood pressure in check along with improving the mental alertness.


2. Papaya can help improve eyesight. Consuming 3 or more servings per day may keep your eyesight normal, along with improving and lowering the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.


3. Papaya also helps in boosting the immunity system of our body. The presence of Beta-carotene in papaya is required for the proper functioning and boosting of the immune system.

4. Papaya also prevents the body from recurrent ear infections, cold and flu.


5. Papaya also provides protection against heart diseases. As it is rich in nutrients too, it helps in preventing the oxidation of cholesterol, which helps preventing the cause of heart attacks or strokes.


6. Papaya can also heal external wounds. The pulp of this fruit can be applied directly on the wounds.


7. Papaya is also able to cure chronic ulcers on skins. All you need to do is to take papaya juice and mix some butter in it. Apply it on the affected area for quick drying and healing of long standing ulcers.



8. If one suffers from respiratory disorders like cough, bronchitis and breathlessness, then papaya can be helpful as it contains latex which is useful in the respiratory disorders.


9. Papaya despite being sweet in taste is also good for diabetic patients.


10. Papaya can also help you from cancer. Papaya’s fiber is able to bind to cancer-causing toxins in the colon, thus keeping them from harming healthy colon cells.


            I can go on and on and talk about this amazing Angel called fruit... but be sure to get use out of this "Angel" fruit..  I love your comments and feed back, any questions email me thanks xoxo

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