How To Use This Low-Calorie Fruit For Weight Loss

in food •  6 years ago 

Highlights :

•Papaya is one of the healthiest fruits with amazing health benefits.
•Papayas are great for cleansing the skin.
•Papayas help in weight loss as they are low in calories and cholesterol.

Calories In Papaya
According to the United States Department of Agriculture data, a 100-gm serving of uncooked papaya pulp contains just 43 calories.
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A large proportion of the pulp is made up of water, which makes the fruit hydrating as well as filling. Papaya pulp also contains 0.47 gm proteins per 100 gm, along with 1.7 gm of dietary fibre, according to the USDA data.
While a 100-gm raw papaya pulp contains 20 mg calcium and 21 mg magnesium, it also contains 182 mg potassium and good amounts of vitamin C or ascorbic acid.
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●Fights Infections: Papaya benefits are plenty because it is rich in vitamins C, A, B and K. The presence of good amounts of vitamin C makes papaya an immunity booster fruit.

●Great for the skin: A number of beauty experts recommend applying papaya paste on the face, due to its deep cleansing action.

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