Age-related macular degeneration: The anti oxidants
, found in papaya, filters out harmful blue light rays and is thought to play a
protective role in eye health and possibly ward off damage from MUSCULAR
DENEGENERATION
Asthma prevention: The risks for developing asthma
are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of
these nutrients is beta – carotene , contained in foods like papaya, apricots,
broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin and
carrots.
Bone health: Low intakes of vitamin K have been associated with a higher
risk for bone fracture. Adequate vitamin K consumption is important for good
health, as it acts as a modifier of bone matrix proteins, improves calcium absorption and may reduce urinary excretion
of calcium
Diabetes: One medium papaya provides about 4.7 grams of fiber.The Dietary
Guidelines for Americans recommends 21-25 g/day for women and 30-38 g/day for
men.
Digestion: Papayas contain an enzyme called papain
that aids in digestion and can also be used as a meat tenderizer.
Papaya is also high in fiber and water content, both
of which help to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy
digestive tract.
Heart disease: The fiber, potassium and vitamin
content in papaya all help to ward off heart disease. An increase in potassium
intake along with a decrease in sodium intake is the most important dietary
change that a person can make to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
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