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Hello, good day to you everyone! Today I will share with you a healthy recipe and drink that is really beneficial. I grow it every day on my tree, and when I make the recipe, I take it fresh from the tree without any pesticides.
This fruit is loaded with vitamins and minerals that help prevent heart problems, diabetes, cancer, and digestive problems. It improves sugar levels, lowers blood pressure, and speeds up wound healing.
Moreover, it is also high in antioxidants, which reduce inflammation, fight diseases, and help you look younger.
So why wait? I am going to talk about a very unique and special benefit of papaya, which is to break down complex proteins.
Papaya contains an important element called papain. It helps our digestive system. Many people eat protein-rich diets to increase muscular strength or focus on high protein to try to lose weight. Some consume non-veg food due to cultural factors, but protein is not easy to break down and get absorbed in the body.
We can get all kinds of required amounts of protein from vegetarian food. Non-veg food is not recommended in yoga because the body has a tough time digesting it, which can lead to indigestion, constipation, acidity, and so on. Eating 2 slices of papaya every day will surely help.
Sweet & Spicy Papaya recipe
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Spatula or Spoon
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated raw papaya
- ¾ cup sugar
- A small pinch of onion seeds
- A large pinch of fennel seeds (saunf)
- A small pinch of red chilli flakes
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan, add papaya and sugar and mix well. Cook till the mixture turns translucent.
- Add ¼ cup water, mix, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or till soft.
- Add onion seeds, fennel seeds, red chilli flakes, salt and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool completely. Store in an air tight container and use as required.
Notes
- Choosing Papaya: Use papaya that is free from pesticides.
- Sugar Adjustment: You can use natural sweeteners like honey as needed.
- Nutritional Benefits: Papaya is rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and digestive enzymes, making it a nutritious addition to your diet.
Protein is a building block for our body; hence, it is a very crucial macronutrient. It helps to repair and build tissues, as well as make hormones, enzymes, and other things that are vital to our health. But how will your body benefit from all the protein you eat if you can’t properly break it down? Eat at least 2 slices of papaya every day to break down proteins and experience the health benefits for yourself.
Do include this healthy fruit in your daily life. See to it that papaya is always ripe and not raw. Bring papaya into the house from the market, wrap it up in a paper, and leave it as it is. When you press your thumb into the papaya, it should feel softer. It should go in; it should feel soft. That ripe papaya works wonders, so you must eat a properly ripe papaya every day, and that would keep you really healthy. Your digestive system will be fit and fine.
