Can you eat papaya every day?  The nutritionist clarifies

Can you eat papaya every day? The nutritionist clarifies


It is the type of fruit known to improve the digestive system

Papaya is the fruit of the pawpaw tree, belongs to the Carica papaya L species and was found by the Spanish in southern Mexico and other areas of Central America. Without any confirmation, it is believed that the papaya was brought to Brazil in 1587. It is another fruit that has adapted to the Brazilian climate, but which raises questions for its consumer, for example: can you eat papaya every days?




It’s good to eat papaya every day!

“Yes. It prevents premature aging thanks to the presence of antioxidants from the carotenoid group such as lycopene. It helps to naturally purify the intestine, improving its functioning and you can ingest some seeds rich in fiber and a natural anti-inflammatory due to the presence of carotenoids. It helps against irritable bowel syndrome, strengthens the immune system as it is rich in vitamin C, excellent for skin and hair as it contains vitamin C, lycopene, vitamin A and protects vision from degeneration due to the presence of beta-carotene”, exclusively guaranteed at Sport Life i nutritionist Renata Branco.

In this way, the consumption of papaya adapts to any time of the day and also depends on the food plan, the quantity and the integration you intend to add. However, Renata cited an advantage of this hiring earlier in the day.

“Papaya for breakfast is a good strategy since from then on you will start preparing your body for better digestion during the day. Papaya has an enzyme called papain, which helps a lot in breaking down nutrients in our stomach, especially proteins. It is also interesting as a dessert for lunch due to the action of the enzyme, which improves digestion and helps the intestine function better”, added the nutritionist.

More tips for papaya lovers

White indicates intake of 1/2 papaya per day. However, there are considerations for those following low-carb or ketogenic diets, dietary patterns, which may not be suitable for consuming it every day.

“Maybe every other day. It will depend on the combination of the diet, for example: how many carbohydrates you will eat per day, what phase you are in the diet and the combination of foods,” explained the professional.

If a loyal papaya consumer is an athlete, it doesn’t matter when he eats it, that is, you can “devour” it both before and after training. “It is a fruit rich in vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates that helps provide energy during training and replenish it after training,” she emphasized.

Correct intestinal functioning, the richness of antioxidants to help reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular protection are the main benefits of papaya. But anything in excess is bad and those who love this fruit must pay attention to this detail.

“An excess of papaya can cause carotenemia due to the excessive intake of beta-carotene. Orange fruits and vegetables contain it, which leaves a yellowish pigmentation on the skin”, concluded nutritionist Renata Branco.

Source: Terra

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