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That said, if you are
suffering from
constipation, you have been
advised to eat more fruits and vegetables to increase your fiber intake.
For fruit, have you
considered having papaya as
a constipation remedy or including it as part of your regular diet?
As
a natural remedy, papaya not only aids digestion but also helps prevent
constipation. It provides relief from piles and also has anti-cancer
properties. Papaya has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels,
prevents the formation of urinary stones, prevents intestinal infection
by parasites and aids in the proper functioning of the body’s
immune
system. For lactating mothers, according to traditional beliefs, papaya
also helps to stimulate milk production.
Papayas contain papain,
an enzyme that helps digest proteins (especially food with gluten).
Concentrated amounts can especially be found in unripe papaya. This
enzyme helps prevent the accumulation of mucoprotein (partially
digested protein) in the body and lymphatic system. In fact, papain has
been extracted to make dietary supplements for digestion. Thus, the
unripe papaya is considered to have more healing powers for
constipation than the ripe one.
Papayas are a good source
of
fiber. Its fiber is able to keep cancer-causing toxins in the colon
away from the healthy colon cells. Those who are experiencing
constipation or at risk of colon cancer should consider taking more
papaya. Papaya’s folate, vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carontene
and
vitamin E have been linked with reduced risk of colon cancer.
Additionally, the antioxidant nutrients found in papaya have also been
proven to reduce muscle inflammation and the healing of burns and
wounds.
The
papaya fruit is slightly sweet, with a musky smell to it. It is now
mainly cultivated in the warm tropical parts of the world but can
easily be found in many supermarkets.
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