Papaya

Papaya or Papaw is a tropical fruit. Yellow when ripen. The flesh is soft and yellowish. Delicious and amazing! This fruit is cheaper compare to other tropical fruits like Chico and Atis. 

Papaya can be eaten as dessert cut in sliced, ice cubes or shake. Aside from its delicious taste, it can be used as remedy to certain diseases. According to the book, Amazing Healing Plants by JC Kurian, which is available at www.storyfactors.sulit.com.ph, the fruit helps indigestion, promotes flow of urine, softens inflamed parts, removes spots and wrinkles from face.

Papaya’s roots, latex, leaves and seeds has medicinal use. The Papaya seeds are for prevention of cancer. Take note how many seeds!

Imagine by just eating this fruit, you can avoid certain illness like ulcer and constipation. It makes you look young and pretty. Use ripen Papaya as facial mask! So, next time, you went to the market and you seen this yellow fruit, buy one for the family.

Happy Eating! Stay Healthy!