Common household fruits, raw and cold, ripe and hot, multipurpose, foreign countries value them as gold.
Common household fruits, a pair with Thai cuisine, raw fruits are cool, ripe fruits are hot, benefits that many people may not know, in foreign countries they are as valuable as gold.
Papaya is a tropical fruit that is rich in health benefits, including boosting the digestive and immune systems. Different parts of the papaya tree, such as the fruit, leaves, stems, and roots, may help reduce inflammation, promote digestion, relieve constipation, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The enzyme papain, found in papaya, is also used in beer brewing, as a tenderizer, and to treat scars or warts.
Papaya can be eaten both raw and ripe, each with its own benefits and precautions.
Raw papaya
Green papaya is a cooling fruit, rich in vitamins, minerals and effective enzymes, especially the enzyme “papain” which helps digest protein and promotes intestinal health. Green papaya contains vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, potassium and dietary fiber, which helps boost immunity, improves digestion, promotes radiant skin and helps control weight. It is also low in calories but high in antioxidants, making it suitable for regular consumption for overall good health.
Raw papaya abroad is as valuable as gold.
Although raw papaya is a common ingredient in Thai cuisine, in many countries, especially in Europe, America, or Japan, the price of raw papaya is much higher than other fruits. This is because papaya is a tropical plant that requires sunlight and suitable temperatures, so it grows well in Southeast Asian countries.
In many major European cities, green papaya has become a rare commodity, available only in Asian supermarkets, and its price is often three to seven times higher than in Thailand, ranging from a few hundred to several hundred baht per piece.
Benefits of eating raw papaya
According to an article from the National Library of Medicine, Carica papaya contains bioactive compounds that help boost immunity, fight viral infections, fight free radicals, inhibit viral replication, and balance the immune system. This may lead to the development of drugs and alternative treatments for viral diseases in the สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ future. The prominent benefits of raw papaya are as follows:
1. Good for the digestive system: The enzyme papain in raw papaya helps digest protein, reduces flatulence, acid reflux, and stomach ulcers, improves intestinal health, and nourishes the good bacteria in the digestive system.
2. Helps control weight: Low in calories but high in fiber, it makes you feel full for a long time, reducing snacking. In addition, the enzymes in papaya may also help break down fat.
3. Strengthen the immune system: High in vitamin C, it helps strengthen the immune system, prevents infection, and helps restore the body.
4. Control blood sugar levels: Raw papaya has a low glycemic index, releases sugar into the bloodstream slowly, helps prevent sugar spikes and helps the pancreas work better.
5. Anti-inflammatory: Rich in phytochemicals that have anti-inflammatory properties, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease.
6. Nourishes the skin: Vitamins A and C help reduce wrinkles, brighten the skin, fight bacteria, reduce acne, and reduce excess oil.
7. Promotes heart health: Potassium in raw papaya helps control blood pressure. Fiber helps lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease.
8. Relieve menstrual pain: Eating raw papaya is believed to help relax muscles and reduce menstrual pain.
9. Nourish eyesight: High in vitamin A, helps prevent age-related macular degeneration and promotes eye health.
Precautions for eating raw papaya
- Papaya latex irritates skin: The latex from raw papaya can cause a rash, burning sensation, or skin irritation. Avoid direct contact and wash thoroughly before cooking.
- Contains small amounts of cyanide: Raw papaya seeds and pulp contain small amounts of cyanide. However, the amount of cyanide consumed in everyday cooking, such as in papaya salad, is usually not high enough to cause harm. However, eating raw papaya seeds should be avoided.
- Not suitable for pregnant women. Enzymes in raw papaya can stimulate uterine contractions, increasing the risk of miscarriage or premature birth. Pregnant women should avoid it.
- It may cause an allergic reaction in some people. Some people may be allergic to raw papaya, causing a rash, swelling, or stomach pain. If you have had an allergic reaction, you should avoid eating it.
Ripe papaya
Ripe papaya is a fruit that is easy to find, has a sweet taste, and is rich in nutrients that are beneficial to the body. However, ripe papaya is hot, and the riper it is, the hotter it gets. It has a high sugar content and a much lower amount of the enzyme papain, which helps digest food, than unripe papaya.
Benefits of ripe papaya
1. May help prevent some types of cancer.
Papaya is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant in the carotenoid group (similar to beta-carotene) that gives fruits and vegetables their red color. Lycopene has been studied for its ability to inhibit cancer cells and slow the growth of tumors – for example, research has found that carotenoids may reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Papaya is also high in vitamin C, with a cup of fresh papaya containing 88.3 mg of vitamin C. One study found that people with a family history of breast cancer who got 205 mg of vitamin C from their diet a day had a 63% lower risk than those who got only 70 mg a day.
Lycopene also helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and the dietary fiber in papaya also helps reduce cholesterol.
2. May help delay Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease. That is linked to oxidative stress, which is caused by an overproduction of free radicals in the body. Some research is investigating whether fermented papaya powder may help fight free radicals and slow down brain degeneration. It has been found that people who were given fermented papaya powder for 6 months had a 40% reduction in markers of oxidative damage.
However, the research is still small and the papaya extract powder is more concentrated than eating the fresh fruit, so more studies are needed.
3. Promotes the digestive system
Ripe papaya is high in dietary fiber, which helps increase the fiber in the intestines, which is good for digestion, makes you feel full for a long time and prevents constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticular disease. In addition, dietary fiber also helps reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and controls blood sugar levels and cholesterol. Papaya contains up to 88% water, which when combined with dietary fiber helps the digestive system work better.
4. Promotes the immune system
The vitamin C in papaya helps boost the immune system, protects against diseases and infections, and helps wounds heal faster. Vitamin C may help:
- Reduce the duration and severity of colds
- Prevent or delay the development of certain cancers and heart disease.
- Promoting health as you age
5. Protect your eyes and vision.
Carrots are often thought of when thinking of beta-carotene, but papayas have three times more of it than carrots and tomatoes. Beta-carotene plays an important role in eye health and may help slow the onset of age-related macular degeneration.
6. Reduces inflammation
Free radicals can trigger inflammation in the body, leading to chronic diseases. Recent research has found that papaya extract may help reduce inflammation, slow aging, and prevent chronic diseases by reducing the effects of oxidative stress.
However, further studies are needed to confirm the safety of using this extract as a medicine.
Precautions for eating ripe papaya
- Sugar content: Ripe papaya contains natural sugar, so those who need to control their blood sugar levels, such as diabetics, should consume it in moderation and consult a doctor or nutritionist.
- Allergic reactions Some people may experience an allergic reaction to papaya, such as a rash, hives, or other allergic reactions. If you have an allergic reaction, you should avoid eating papaya.
- Laxative effect Eating too much ripe papaya can cause diarrhea, especially in people with a fiber-sensitive digestive system.