Friday, July 23, 2010

Part 5 of 10 Healthy Fruits (Papaya)



Papaya contains several nutrients and enzymes - specifically vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and chymopapain - that have been shown to help reduce inflammation. People with diseases that worsen with inflammation, such as asthma and arthritis, often find that their symptoms are lessened when they eat foods containing these nutrients. Most papayas have a green-yellow outer skin that turns yellow when ripe.

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