Together, these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system
and also provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya
contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like bromelain, a
similar enzyme found in pineapple,to
treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies.
PAPAYA
Fruit of the Angels
Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium and magnesium; and fiber.
