What happens to your body when you eat papaya regularly

What happens to your body when you eat papaya regularly

Description: (article) research, Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages

Contents: Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical American fruit that is green when unripe and light or deep yellow-orange with orange or red juicy flesh when ripe. Papayas are high in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances. Papaya has been used in folk medicine to treat several health concerns, including gastrointestinal (GI) and skin problems, and is an interest to the pharmaceutical industry for its potential health benefits.

Source: verywellhealth.com https://www.verywellhealth.com/papaya-8748529 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Specific Plants, Trees & Medicinals; Library Toolkit/ Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations - Region, India & Indigenous knowledge; Healthy People - Human gut science, Food as medicine

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Papaya seeds as a detox

Papaya with seeds as a detox

Description: (article - video, social media influencer w/ medical professional input) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages

Contents: The thought of ridding our bodies of the bad stuff and getting healthier sounds amazing. But should we eat 'papaya seeds for 7 days to detox 7 times faster':: papaya seeds are magnets for toxins & parasites 

Source: hindustanhealth.com/lifestyle/health https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/eat-papaya-with-seeds-most-powerful-detox-everything-you-need-to-know-101733223953758.html 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Trees & Medicinals: Library Toolkit/ Cultural considerations - Region India, Healthy People - Food as medicine

6 reasons to add raw papaya to the diet

6 Reasons to (add) raw papaya salad to the diet

Description: (article, recipe) Instructors - adaptable to all ages

Contents: description of uses & cultural context, health advantages 

 Source: indiatimes.com/lifestyle/food-news https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/6-reasons-to-add-raw-papaya-salad-to-the-diet/articleshow/114457776.cms  

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science, Food as medicine & Recipes; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific Plants, Trees