Superfood: Papayas are good for your face and resistance

In daily life, people are paying more and more attention to what they should eat to improve their health.Strengthening of resistanceAs a result, the previously unremarkable papaya has once again attracted attention because it contains a rich variety of nutrients.

Nutritional value of papaya

Papaya is hailed as a superfood, and one of the most widely known claims is that green papaya can enhance breast size. This claim is based on the fact that papaya contains papain and vitamin A, which are supposedly beneficial for stimulating the secretion of female hormones, thus leading to breast enlargement. However, to date, the actual effectiveness of this claim has not been scientifically proven.

Nevertheless, papaya contains various nutrients, such as abundant vitamins A and C, folic acid, dietary fiber, magnesium, copper, and potassium, all of which offer numerous health benefits. A list showing the nutritional components of a medium-sized papaya clearly illustrates its rich nutritional profile.

Papaya is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as carotene, all of which are beneficial nutrients.Human immune systemPapaya contains essential antioxidant nutrients, so eating papaya can help fight upper respiratory tract infections, such as the currently prevalent flu.

Health benefits of eating papaya

According to information provided on the Taiwan Cancer Foundation website, eating papaya after meals helps with the digestion of fats and proteins. Furthermore, papaya, being a yellow fruit, contains antioxidants that not only protect cardiovascular health but also possess certain anti-cancer properties.

Looking back at the SARS epidemic, data from the Council of Agriculture website, Executive Yuan, shows that papaya was considered a miracle cure for SARS. The data quotes Dr. Luc, a renowned French physician, as saying: "Papaya extract combines various nutrients, including components that promote immune function and have antioxidant properties. It can enhance the body's immunity, potentially preventing infection with the SARS virus, and can improve the symptoms caused by the SARS virus."

Furthermore, research from Universiti Putra Malaysia indicates that papaya helps reduce inflammatory markers. Experiments showed that papaya can increase regulatory T cells in the body, thereby helping to protect the immune system from attack.

During this special period, we must not only take good external protective measures, but also pay attention to maintaining a balanced diet to keep our bodies strong enough to overcome this wave of the epidemic together.