Why are they so beneficial? papaya seeds? Discover everything you can gain if you include them in your diet. What enfermedades prevent? Let's see it!
What do papaya seeds hide?
"A papaya set, papaya split", they say in Colombia to each foreign visitor who arrives. We know it sounds confusing, although its meaning is common sense. In this country the expression "give papaya" it means making it easy for the thief. For this, it is convenient not to display the phone in public, for example.
And it is that the way to cultivate papaya is very simple. You just need to throw its seeds into the ground for this tropical fruit to grow wild. Thus, the nuggets became synonymous with simplicity. As if that were not enough, they can also be linked to health. That is, they are known for their properties antibacterial y anti-inflammatory. Regarding the first property, we highlight its antiparasitic enzymes.
Excellent against cholesterol
These have an alkaloid called carpine that can eliminate the intestinal parasites. They also stand out for polyphenols and flavonoids. Surely they sound familiar to you from other of our articles when it comes to Antioxidants very beneficial. They attack the free radical, causing oxidation in our body and responsible for cancer.
On the other hand, it has also been proven that a diet high in monounsaturated fats reduces bad cholesterol levels. Papaya seeds are an excellent source of these. And let us not forget to refer to the fiber that contain. Thanks to it we can reduce blood pressure, keeping the entire circulatory and coronary system healthy. In addition, thanks to it we regulate the sugar levels and we maintain the intestinal microbiota in an optimal state.
How to take them?
The papaya by itself is already healthy even if it does not have seeds. In it we find an enzyme, with an unoriginal name, called papain. Facilitates the synthesis of the proteins of meat in our organism. It is also rich in Vitamin A, Those of the B Group, C and E. Therefore, eating pulp and seeds allows you to take advantage of a long list of benefits.
So, we recommend you put them in the blender when you prepare a juice. Another option is to take a tablespoon of them at breakfast. It is the most bitter part of the fruit since the pulp is very sweet. However, they will surprise you for good by their crunchy texture and spicy aftertaste. We encourage you to try them if the occasion arises!
