Have you ever wondered why papaya is considered the most healthful fruit of all? It is because, papaya, a tropical fruit with unique and exotic sweet taste, is rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. The dried spears of papaya not only satisfy your cravings for sweets, but also provide a lot of energy and nutrition. And papaya comes with a host of health benefits as well.

Would you like to know what they are? Keep reading!

1.Rich In Antioxidants:

Papaya is rich in antioxidants and contains more amount of beta-carotene than carrots. The antioxidants present in dried papaya help to strengthen immunity and eliminate free radicals that are hazardous for health.

2.Abundant Bioflavonoids:

Papaya is abundant in bioflavonoids. Also known as vitamin P, these are considered semi-essential nutrients that work as nature’s modifiers that respond to the biological changes in the body. The bioflavonoids in papaya modify the reaction of the body to compounds such as viruses, carcinogens, and allergens, thereby protecting it from harmful and life threatening diseases.

 3.Dietary Fiber:

According to health experts, every adult man and woman should consume around 28 to 34 grams and 22 to 28 grams of dietary fiber per day respectively. Regular consumption of dietary fiber regulates bowel movements, controls blood sugar levels, lowers cholesterol and helps in weight loss. Dried papaya spear provides 3 grams of dietary fiber, and hence, just one serving provides 11% of the dietary fiber requirement in women and 9% in men.

4.Aids In Digestion:

Papaya is rich in enzymes and hence aids in digestion (1). The dried papaya slices help to digest fats, starches, and proteins, and the fiber helps to streamline the digestive tract. Since the dried papaya is alkaline in nature, it is effective in curing stomach upset.

5.Gets Rid Of Constipation:

If you are suffering from chronic or normal constipation, then you must eat the dried papaya spears. Constipation caused due to eating meat, too many sweets or uncooked food can be effectively treated by consuming dried papaya.

6.Rich In Minerals:

Raw papaya is rich in several minerals, including iron, potassium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, calcium and magnesium. The drying and heating process affects the mineral content. However, even the dried papaya spears contain adequate traces of minerals including calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

7.Dried Papaya Promotes Arginine Production:

Dried papaya nourishes the endocrine system and promotes the production of arginine in the body. Arginine is a type of essential amino acid that is known to activate human growth hormones (HGA) (2). These hormones play a key role in the process of rebuilding bones, muscles, skin, and liver cells, and promote overall cell rejuvenation.

8.Abundant Vitamins:

Dried papaya is a rich source of different types of vitamins (3). The vitamin C content in dried papaya is much more than those found in the Kiwi fruit. Other vitamins present in the sphere of dried papaya include vitamin B, A, E, and K.

9.Good Source Of Carbohydrates:

Carbohydrates are very much essential for the body as they provide the much-needed fuel for producing energy. On an average, a healthy adult requires 225 grams of carbohydrates per day. One spear of dried papaya provides around 144 grams of carbohydrates per serving, which is almost 6.5% of the daily requirement. To maintain carbohydrate balance in your diet, make sure that you choose the unsweetened variety of dried papaya.

10.Good For Nourishing The Skin:

Dried papaya spears, when regularly consumed, promote the cell rejuvenation process in the body, thereby keeping the skin looking smooth, flawless, nourished and wrinkle-free.

So, just like the raw and ripe papaya, this ‘fruit of the angels’, as termed by Christopher Columbus (4), is also equally beneficial to health when dried.

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