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We clean our body every day; we brush, bathe, scrub, apply moisturisers, cleansers and sunscreens before stepping out. However, contrary to many skincare companies, your external beauty can be at its best only if the inside is looked after. No matter, how expensive your lotions and potions are, or you may be on a super supplement, but the fact remains that the body inside has to be cleansed for it to function well and look its best. I focus on natural food that can give you a deep cleanse internally. Raw green papaya is my favourite pick. It’s a super food par excellence.
According to the book Healing Foods by DK Publishing, It is known to be have anti-bacterial properties, and promotes good digestion, and almost every part of the plant can be used. In fact, the highest concentrations of the beneficial digestive enzyme papain are found in the raw papaya.
Let’s see why we should add raw green papaya in our diets -
1. Powerhouse of Enzymes
We all know how good papaya is, we get a lot of this fruit in India. However, raw papaya is picked when it’s green, so it retains all its natural enzymes. It has a lot more active enzymes than its ripe version. The two power-packed enzymes of raw papaya include chymopapain and papain. Both enzymes help breakdown protein fats and carbohydrates.
Let’s see why we should add raw green papaya in our diets -
1. Powerhouse of Enzymes
We all know how good papaya is, we get a lot of this fruit in India. However,
raw papaya is picked when it’s green, so it retains all its natural enzymes. It
has a lot more active enzymes than its ripe version. The two power-packed enzymes
of raw papaya include chymopapain and papain. Both enzymes help breakdown
protein fats and carbohydrates.
2. Internal Cleanser
Quite
similar to the function of a broom, raw grated papaya cleanses your colon and
digestive tract of any old sludge and fecal matter. The fiber acts like an internal broom that helps anyone
with chronic constipation, acidity, piles and diarrhea. The enzyme latex
present in raw papaya gives your body a sparkling cleanse from the inside.
3. Powerhouse of Nutrients
A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that raw papaya has
exceptional amounts of carotenoids, in fact more than carrots and tomatoes.
Also, the carotenoids found in raw papaya are more bio-available to the human
body.
4. Great for Problematic Skin
Since fiber in the raw fruit cleans the body internally of any toxins, eating
raw papaya daily helps with skin conditions like acne blemishes and pigmentation. Green papaya has dead cell dissolving
ability, hence it’s the best beauty product in your kitchen. Make a
perfect green juice with raw papaya, to give a boost to your health.
- How to Use Raw Papaya
Try using this wonder fruit in its raw form in the following recipes -
1. Green Juice: Blend raw papaya and cucumber in a high speed blender (we blend and not juice as we don’t want to miss on the amazing fiber), and add a dash of lemon to enjoy this cooling drink.
2. Raw Papaya Salad: Most of us have tried the green papaya salad, it’s just super. Here’s a simple recipe – Raw Papaya Salad.
Health - 4 Remarkable Raw Papaya Benefits: From Internal Cleansing To Glowing Skin
4 Remarkable Raw Papaya Benefits: From Internal Cleansing to Glowing Skin
Shilpa Arora | Updated: July 06, 2018 15:24 IST
We clean our body every day; we brush,
bathe, scrub, apply moisturisers, cleansers and sunscreens before stepping out. However,
contrary to many skincare companies, your external beauty can be at its best
only if the inside is looked after. No matter, how expensive your lotions and
potions are, or you may be on a super supplement, but the fact remains that the
body inside has to be cleansed for it to function well and look its
best. I focus on natural food that can give you a deep cleanse internally.
Raw green papaya is my favourite pick. It’s a super food par excellence. According
to the book Healing Foods by DK Publishing, It
is known to be have anti-bacterial properties, and promotes good digestion, and
almost every part of the plant can be used. In fact, the highest concentrations
of the beneficial digestive enzyme papain are found in the raw papaya.
Let’s see why we should add raw green papaya in our diets -
1. Powerhouse of Enzymes
We all know how good papaya is, we get a lot of this fruit in India. However,
raw papaya is picked when it’s green, so it retains all its natural enzymes. It
has a lot more active enzymes than its ripe version. The two power-packed enzymes
of raw papaya include chymopapain and papain. Both enzymes help breakdown
protein fats and carbohydrates.
(Also Read: Papaya For Weight Loss: 6 Benefits of Papita That Makes It Great)
2. Internal Cleanser
Quite similar to the function of a broom, raw grated papaya
cleanses your colon and digestive tract of any old sludge and fecal matter. The
fiber acts like an internal broom that helps anyone
with chronic constipation, acidity, piles and diarrhea. The enzyme latex
present in raw papaya gives your body a sparkling cleanse from the inside.
3. Powerhouse of Nutrients
A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that raw papaya has
exceptional amounts of carotenoids, in fact more than carrots and tomatoes.
Also, the carotenoids found in raw papaya are more bio-available to the human
body.
4. Great for Problematic Skin
Since fiber in the raw fruit cleans the body internally of any toxins, eating
raw papaya daily helps with skin conditions like acne blemishes and pigmentation. Green papaya has dead cell dissolving
ability, hence it’s the best beauty product in your kitchen. Make a
perfect green juice with raw papaya, to give a boost to your health.
Enjoy the powerful punch of this protective fruit in its raw form to keep your
body clean and beautiful.
About the Author:
Shilpa Arora ND is a renowned Health Practitioner, Nutritionist and certified Macrobiotic Health Coach. She has to her credit Doctorate in Natural Medicine. She is currently based in Delhi NCR region, successfully running her Nutrition Studio with individual consultations, offering life style programs supported by the most up-to-date clinical research.
How to Use Raw Papaya
Try using this wonder fruit in its raw form in the following recipes -
1. Green Juice: Blend raw
papaya and cucumber in a high speed blender (we blend and not juice as we don’t
want to miss on the amazing fiber), and add a dash of lemon to enjoy this
cooling drink.
2. Raw Papaya Salad: Most of us
have tried the green papaya salad, it’s just super. Here’s a simple recipe – Raw Papaya Salad.
3. Super Poha: This is one of
my favorite recipes for any time of the day. Grate raw papaya, then take
a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and whole red
chillies. When the seeds start popping, add few curry leaves, turmeric, chilli
powder, grated papaya and, and salt to taste. Stir-fry and add lemon juice and
garnish with coriander, grated coconut and roasted peanuts.
4. Papaya Stuffed Parathas:
Another yummy way of adding raw papaya in your meal. Just grate papaya and
stuff it in your whole-wheat paratha. Enjoy the healthy version of this stuffed
vegetable roti for breakfast or kids’ tiffin snack.
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