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Pawpaw is a fruit that can
be eaten not just like food to satisfy hunger but also offers numerous health
benefits in which medical experts both scientific and traditional had
discovered.
The benefits of this fruit
are so numerous that some will be considered in this article.
The immune system of the
body is the first line of defense against any infection. Before a person can
become sick, the immune system must have become weak or overpowered.
It is important to consume
foods that will help to boost the immune system thereby helping the body to
retain its healthiness.
Pawpaw is one of the many fruits that will help to
improve the immune system of the body.
The eye requires Vitamin A
to keep its mucous membranes healthy. Pawpaw is rich in flavonoids and Vitamin
A thereby making it a suitable and perfect fruit for maintaining the eye.
An enzyme called Papain is
present in Pawpaw. Papain is responsible for easing and regulating flow during
menstrual periods and therefore should be consumed by women who have menstrual
cramps.
The Vitamin present in
Pawpaw is used for producing Sebum, which is an important compound responsible
for the smoothness, moisturizing, and shinning of the hair.
Consuming a slice of
Pawpaw can do wonders for your hair. Besides, you can blend Pawpaw into a paste
(about half of a ripe Pawpaw), add two tablespoons of honey, a half cup of
olive oil and blend. Rub paste into your hair and leave for about 45 minutes.
It serves as a treatment for damaged hair.
For glowing skin, pawpaw
is a perfect recipe. The Vitamin A present in Pawpaw helps to remove dead cells
in the skin, hence, leaving the skin hydrated and nourished.
For maximum result, a
pawpaw paste mixed with olive oil and honey should be used on the body just as
stated in (4) above.
This is one of the amazing
health benefits of Pawpaw that people are not aware of. The seeds of Pawpaw can
be crushed and applied to a wound. It makes a wound to heal faster by killing
the bacteria present in the wound because of its antimicrobial activity.
100grams of Pawpaw has 43
calories, hence, a perfect weight loss recipe. Pawpaw has antioxidants that can
be a factor to control inflammation which is associated with obesity.
Research showed that
Pawpaw can help to lower the development of diabetes as it contains low sugar.
It reduces the chances of type II diabetes.
Piles are inflamed and
swollen veins that can be found in and around the anus. Consuming Pawpaw can
help to soothe the blood vessels that are swollen in the anus thereby offering
great relief.
10. Treatment of nausea.
For pregnant women that
experience nausea, small quantities of Pawpaw can be consumed to help to ease
nausea because of the Vitamin E, C, and Folate it contains.
However, it is important
to notify your medical expert before consuming Pawpaw if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding.
11. Cure to dengue fever.
A glass of Pawpaw juice
along with lemon juice should be consumed twice daily. This will help to cure
dengue fever.
12. Effective for birth
control.
Women who don’t want to
get pregnant can consume large quantities of unripe Pawpaw. Reports also showed
that abortion can occur if unripe Pawpaw is applied directly to the uterus.
This practice can be found
in some areas of Southern Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
13. for a proper bowel
movement.
Pawpaw is one of the first
fruits introduced to babies because it is known for its ability to assist bowel
movement. It aids digestion easily.
14. It is used to
tenderized meat.
The enzyme “Papain”
presents in Pawpaw can be used to break down the protein chains that are tough
and present in meat. As a result, people use it over the years to tenderize
meat.
15. Anti-cancer
properties.
A report suggested that
Pawpaw can help to reduce the chances of cancer because of the
"Lycopene" present in it. This health benefit of Pawpaw also covers a
person already diagnosed with cancer and is being treated.
However, the approval of a
medical expert is required before it should be consumed for this purpose.
16. Improves the heart.
Reports show that foods
that are rich in Vitamin C and Lycopene can help to prevent the occurrence of
heart disease.
17. Unique taste.
A perfectly ripe Pawpaw is
known for its unique taste compared to the overly ripe or unripe ones. It can
be consumed as breakfast and awesome when it is cold. This is another
interesting benefit out of the numerous health benefits of Pawpaw.
CONCLUSION
Before Pawpaw is consumed,
a high level of hygiene should be maintained so as not to attract unwanted
infections alongside its benefits while eating.
The health benefits of
Pawpaw already stated can be practiced to experience the result rather than
just hearing or reading about it.
I had no idea about some of these. I'm not a fan of the paw paw but maybe I need to start eating it once in a while.
ReplyDeleteReally good post I might have to try this
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