About Papaya
Papaya is a small tropical tree with a straight stem marked by scars, and no branches. Papaya fruit is a pear-shaped known popularly as the fruit of angels. In the tropics, where Papaya is grown, it is referred to as the "medicine tree" or "melon of health". According to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Papaya is "The Most Nutritious Fruit". Papaya is ranked #1 in the fruit ratings.

Papaya fruit and leaves are filled with nutrients providing your daily allowance of Vitamin C, one of the most effective antioxidants in blocking LDL oxidation. They are also associated with high levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, and are a great source of beta-carotene, an important antioxidant that helps fight free radicals, the beginning of disease. Papayas also supply about 2 percent of your RDA for iron, and 4 percent of your daily calcium allowance. It's also an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron and Fiber.

A wonderful attribute of papaya is papain - a powerful protein-digesting enzyme - found in the fruit as well as leaves. Papain's action resembles that of two well-known digestive enzymes in the human stomach - pepsin and trypsin, and is a large part of what makes Papaya a recommended practitioners of homeopathic medicine for people with stomach ailments. Papaya helps treat heartburn, stomach distress, diarrhea, ulcers, Dengue fever and Montezuma's revenge. Eaten regularly, it lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, helps prevent strokes and fights heart and bowel disease, while clearing your complexion. Research now shows that by consuming Papaya on a regular basis you can prevent or help heal major illnesses.