12 Amazing Health Benefits of PAWPAW (Carica papaya)

1. Lowers cholesterol: Pawpaws are rich in
fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants that
prevent cholesterol build up in your arteries.
Too much cholesterol build-up can block the
arteries completely, causing a heart attack or high blood pressure.
Pawpaw extracts have also been found to reduce
lipid and triglycerides in diabetic patients.

2. Helps weight loss : One medium sized
papaya contains just 120 calories. So, if
you’re planning to lose weight, don’t forget
to add this light fruit to your diet. Besides, it
also packed with a considerable amount of
dietary fibres that aids weight loss by
promoting a feeling of fullness and
controlling cravings.

3. Boosts your immunity: Your immune
system acts as a shield against various
infections that can make you really sick. A
single pawpaw can fulfil more than 200% of
your daily requirement of Vitamin C, making
it great to build a stronger immune system.

4. Good for diabetes: Despite being sweet
in nature, papayas are low in sugar content
(8.3 gm in one cup of sliced papaya) as
well as glycemic index. This property makes
papayas excellent fruits for diabetes The
vitamins and phytonutrients present in them
prevents development of heart disease in
diabetes. Also, people who don’t have
diabetes can eat papaya to prevent it from
happening.

5. Great for your eyes: Pawpaws are rich in
Vitamin A and flavonoids like beta-carotene ,
zeaxanthin, cyptoxanthin and lutein which
keep the mucus membranes in the eyes
healthy, preventing them from damage.
Vitamin A in them also prevents the
development of age-related macular
degeneration. The best thing about
papayas is that the carotenoids present in
them are more bio available than those
present in other vitamin A rich foods like
tomatoes and carrots.

6. Protects against arthritis : Arthritis can
be a really debilitating disease and people
who have it may find their quality of life
reduced significantly. Eating papayas are
good for your bones as they have anti-
inflammatory properties along with Vitamin
C which helps in keeping various forms of
arthritis at bay. A study published in Annals
of the Rheumatic Diseases showed that
people who consumed foods low in Vitamin
C were three times more likely to have
arthritis than those who didn’t.

7. Improves digestion: In today’s times, it is
near impossible to avoid eating foods that
are bad for your digestive system . Often we
find ourselves eating junk food or restaurant
food prepared in excessive quantities of oil.
Eating a pawpaw daily can make up for such
occasional mistakes, as it has a digestive
enzyme known as papain along with fibre
which helps improve your digestive health.

8. Helps ease menstrual pain: Women who
experience menstrual pain should help
themselves to several servings of papaya, as
an enzyme called papain helps in regulating
and easing flow during menstrual periods.

9. Prevents signs of ageing: All of us would
love to stay young forever, but no one in
this world has managed to do it. Still,
healthy habits like eating a pawpaw daily will
prolong the process and may make you look
5 years younger than you are. Pawpaw is rich
in vitamin C, vitamin E and antioxidants like
beta-carotene which helps prevent your skin
from free radical damage keeping wrinkles
and other signs of ageing at bay.

10. Promotes hair growth: Apart from
keeping the skin healthy, pawpaws are very
effective for maintaining healthy hair.
Vitamin A in them is utilised in production of
sebum, a compound that is crucial for
keeping the hair smooth, shiny and
moisturised. External application of papaya
extract to the scalp can help you get rid of
dandruff . The nutrients present in them help
hair loss. They boost hair growth and
strengthening.

11. Prevents cancer: Papaya is a rich
source of antioxidants, phytonutrients and
flavonoids that prevent your cells from
undergoing free radical damage.

12. Helps reduce stress : After working hard
for the whole day, it is a good idea to come
home to a plate a papayas. The wonder fruit
is rich in several anti-stress elements which helps to relieve stress.


All of this makes pawpaw a wholesome fruit
that is excellent for your entire body.