PAPAYA'S BENEFITS FACTS
PAPAYA'S BENEFITS FACTS: By Raja One CALORIE COUNTS AND NUTRITION FACTS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Papayas Nutrition Facts Calories in Papayas and Their Health Benefits Papaya is a low calorie (containing about 60 calories in one cup), low sodium, cholesterol and virtually fat free food. Papayas are also an excellent source of fiber, racking in about 10 percent of your daily needs in a cups worth. In addition, papaya is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and antioxidants. Papayas are a mildly sweet, soft, greenish/yellow fruit shaped like a large pear, weighing in at about one-to-two pounds. Papayas add versatility to recipes and can be pureed for sweet and savory sauces, soups, or sorbets. Papayas also make for a good protein marinade, as they have an enzyme called papain which breaks down proteins. Papayas are available year long with their peak season from April to June. They're grown in warm climates and are most often imported from tropical and subtropica...
