Description
Pawpaw
PawPaw contain high levels of antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
Diets high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of heart disease. Antioxidants prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. Additionally, pawpaw’s high fiber content may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Benefits of eating PawPaw
- PawPaw has folic acid, which is essential for converting the amino acid homocysteine into less harmful amino acids. High levels of homocysteine, an amino acid primarily found in meat products, are a risk factor for heart disease. So eating it in your diet may lower homocysteine levels, reducing this risk factor.
- Eating pawpaw which is high in vitamin C can help to boost the immune system, allowing the body to fight off bacterial and viral illnesses. it has a good amount of this antioxidant, making it part of an immune-healthy diet.
- It is also a good source of Vitamin A, another important vitamin for a healthy and functional immune system.
How to Use
- Many recipes include papaya, such as:
- salsa from pawpaw
- jam from papaya
- smoothies from pawpaw
- Papaya salads
