Papaya
Panoramica
La papaia è la pianta Carica papaya, una delle 22 specie accettate nel genere Carica della famiglia delle Caricaceae. La sua origine è nei tropici delle Americhe, forse dall’America centrale e dal Messico meridionale.
Nutrizionali
Calorie (100g): 206 licenza cal
Macronutrienti (% Daily Value*)
Grasso totale· 0,6 g (0%)
Carboidrati totali· 56 g (18%)
Fibra · 1,5 g(5%)
Zucchero · 52 g(0%)
Proteina · 0,1 g (1%)
Effetti sulla salute
Benefici
- 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.
Possibili effetti collaterali
- 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.
Raccomandazioni sulla quantità
- 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.
