Papaya
Visión general
La papaya, papaw o papaya es la planta Carica papaya, una de las 22 especies aceptadas en el género Carica de la familia Caricaceae. Su origen está en los trópicos de las Américas, quizás desde América Central y el sur de México.
Información nutricional
Calorías (100g): 206 Cal
Macronutrientes (% Daily Value*)
Grasa total· 0,6 g (0%)
Carbohidratos totales· 56 g (18%)
Fibra · 1,5 g(5%)
Azúcar · 52 g(0%)
Proteína · 0,1 g (1%)
Efectos sobre la salud
Beneficios
- Papaya has a powerful antioxidant effects. Free radicals are reactive molecules created during your body’s metabolism. Antioxidants, including the carotenoids found in papayas, can neutralize free radicals.
- Papaya has anticancer properties. Research suggests that the lycopene in papaya can reduce cancer risks.
- Papaya may improve digestion. The papain enzyme in papaya can make protein easier to digest.
Posibles efectos secundarios
- Papaya might harm the esophagus. Unripe papaya fruit contains papaya latex, which contains an enzyme called papain. Eating a lot of papain might damage the esophagus.
- Papaya can trigger a reaction in people allergic to latex.
Recomendaciones de cantidad
- Papaya is a nutritious fruit, with fiber and vitamins. Eat too much of it, however, and you may increase your risk for gas or bloating due to papaya’s fiber content.
