Papaya fruit is widely known for it's yummy taste, nutritional and health benefits, but most people are unaware of the importance of one part which is usually discarded; the seeds. Here I'm going to discuss 7 benefits of papaya seeds.
* 100 grams of dried papaya seeds provide around 558 calories of energy. They are rich in proteins,fats and fiber needed for building the body (in the case of proteins and fats) and bowel movement (in the case of fiber).
* Papaya seeds is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and saponins,all powerful antioxidants that helps to protect the body from diseases.
* Carpeine which is present in papaya seeds kills bacteria and parasites in the guts ( intestine) and keeps the digestive tract healthy.
* Polyphenols mentioned earlier also helps the body in inhibit(stop) the development of cancer cells.
* Papaya seeds protect our kidney from damage, so consuming it helps the kidney function smoothly.
* Papaya seeds also helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which helps to protect our hearts from damages.
*Papaya seeds also contain anti-aging properties that helps to maintain the elasticity of the skin curbing the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
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