Papayas - Carica papaya - Full of Healthy Enzymes
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Papayas--Good for Digestion as Well as Full of Bioflavinoids, Vitamins, and Helpful Enzymes!
The papaya, Carica papaya, is a fruit native to the tropics of southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. However, it is now cultivated in most countries with a tropical climate--including Brazil, India, South Africa, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
The papaya tree is small, with a single, unbranched stem growing from 15 to 30 feet (5 to 10 meters) tall. The leaves form at the crown--and the leaves and fruit originate from the trunk.
When the papaya fruit is ripe, it feels soft and its skin is amber to orange-ish yellow.
Papaya Trees, North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
Your Basic Papaya... Actually, a Cultivated, Large Variety...
Papaya Info...
This "protease" (an enzyme that breaks down proteins) is useful as a meat tenderizer and for a remedy for digestive problems.
The fruit (both raw and cooked) is useful also for alkalinizing your body to maintain a healthy balance--which is an important thing to do for those who suffer from gout. Gout sufferers have a problem with breaking down proteins in their diet--protein breakdown enzymes such as the papain in papayas, bromelain in pineapples and the enzymes in mangos help to break these proteins down so that they don't create the conditions that cause a gout attack.
Unripe green papayas can be eaten as an ingredient in curries, salads, and stews. They are commonly used in Thai cuisine--both raw and cooked.
The black papaya seeds are edible and have a sharp, spicy taste--they are sometimes ground and used as a substitute for black pepper. In some parts of Asia, the young leaves of papaya are steamed and eaten like spinach.
In most situations, ripe papayas are eaten raw, without the skin or seeds. The fruits are sliced usually in halves and the seeds are scooped out. The creamy, sweet flesh can then be scooped out and eaten with a spoon.
Health and Medicinal Benefits
Papain ointment made from fermented papaya flesh can be applied to the skin to treat cuts, rashes, stings, and burns. It is said that Harrison Ford was treated for a ruptured disc he suffered when he was filming Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom by having papain injected into his back.
Papaya Cut in Half, Showing Seeds Inside...
You Can Put Papaya Stuff on Your Skin in More Ways Than One!
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Papaya Half, with Seeds Already Scooped out... Ready for Eating!
Papaya Stuff By The Bay (By eBay, That Is!)...
Papaya Half, Almost Gone Already... Yum... Good Eating! Healthy, Too!
A Guam Take on Papayas! Get 'Em Quick Before They Disappear!
Papaya Stuff Everywhere! Check It Out and Get Some For Yourself!
Eat Papayas Naked: The Ph Balanced Diet for Super Health And Glowing Beauty by Susan M Lark
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Spring Valley - Papaya Enzyme, 180 Chewable Tablets
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The Scent of Green Papaya - with ENGLISH subtitles (Import)
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Melissa's Fresh Strawberry Papayas, Set of 4
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Wild Thymes Mango Papaya Chutney
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Take a Moment from Eating Your Papaya to Drop a Note!
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pmolinero
Sep 10, 2010 @ 2:00 pm | delete
- I love Papaya. Didn't know where they were native to, but I am lucky that they are growing in my neighbours garden.
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JaguarJulie
Aug 6, 2009 @ 3:34 pm | delete
- I'm wondering if this might help me with my Life Interrupted? You know -- for the healthy benefits?
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naturegirl7
Dec 5, 2008 @ 8:42 pm | delete
- Loved learning how papayas grow. Great lens. Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens link to the appropriate plexo and vote for it.
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Classic
Jan 5, 2008 @ 6:12 pm | delete
- I love papayas so much, I could move inside one of them! Thanks for submitting your great lens to my group Nature and Environment!
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GramaBarb
Dec 31, 2007 @ 1:21 pm | delete
- Great lens! My favorite place and my favorite fruit. Love the picture from the North Shore.
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Ah, the Naked Truth About Papayas!
Eat Papayas Naked: The Ph Balanced Diet for Super Health And Glowing Beauty
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 02/17/2012)
Although we don't recommend eating papayas while naked, this book explains how having the correct pH (acidity/alkalinity) balance will keep you healthy and at less risk for disease! A great book with lots of explanations and illustrations!
The Amazing Healing Properties of Papaya are Explained Here!
Papaya: The Healthy Fruit (Natural Health Guide) (Alive Natural Health Guides)
Amazon Price: $7.00 (as of 02/17/2012)
This book explains how you can use papayas to help heal your ailments! A great book for reference over and over again!
Eat Papayas and Other Good Fruits to Avoid Inflamation!
The Inflammation-Free Diet Plan
Amazon Price: $9.51 (as of 02/17/2012)
This book describes how papayas fit into a healthy lifestyle.
