Once called "the fruit of angels” by Christopher
Columbus, the papaya is the USDA's featured fruit for the month of
June. Learn a little bit about why this fruit is so amazing!
Varieties
There are several types of papayas. In the U.S., we typically see the
Hawaiian papayas in our grocery stores. The Hawaiian papaya is
approximately one pound, whereas the Mexican fruit can weigh up to 10
pounds!
Benefits
Papaya is one power-packed fruit, offering benefits to your whole body.
·Antioxidants. Papaya is known to be rich in antioxidants and can benefit the immune system because of its high levels of vitamin A and C.
·Fiber. High-fiber fruit can help improve cholesterol. One cup of chunked papaya contains 2.5 grams of fiber.
·Enzymes. The papain enzyme,
found in papaya, aids in digestion. It also has an anti-inflammatory
effect that speeds up the healing process.
How to Eat It
First, you should wait for the papaya to ripen
fully so that it offers the most antioxidants. Papaya can be added to
anything to give your meal a boost. Some suggestions are:
·salads
·cereals
·yogurts
·smoothies
Papaya — Reliv Style!
Adding some papaya to your morning Reliv shake is a tasty way to begin the day with all the vitamins that you need. Reliv Now®
is packed with all the daily essential nutrients you need to perform
your best. Plus, LunaRich gives Reliv Now improved cholesterol
management and cellular health benefits you won't find in any ordinary
multivitamin pill.
Try this recipe! Blend Reliv Now, lemon Innergize!®, papaya and ice for a June celebration treat!
