I was leafing through a little reference book I have called "The Healthy Food Directory," and came across the entry on Papayas. Because I may have cast this magnificent fruit in a poor light, I am revisiting the subject armed with more information.
FYI
Facts about papayas:
Originally from Southern Mexico and Costa Rica, introduced to Manila in the sixteenth century--now grown throughout the tropics. Most of this papaya fruit is grown in Hawaii.
The humble papaya tree, also caled the melon tree or PawPaw, produces vitamin rich fruit throughout the year. Papaya seeds add spice to pickles, vinegars and oils. Papaya seeds are also a traditional remedy for worms!
Some reasons to eat papaya, even if it's not your favorite (and I am betting that it's not):
Good for your skin
Good immune system support
Great aid to digestion due to papain.
Average papaya provides twice the minimum daily requirement of vitamin C and more than 25% of the requirement for vitamin A.
