KOMPAS.com – Papaya is known as a fruit source of fiber.
When experiencing digestive problems, it is not uncommon for this fruit to be sought to treat difficulty defecating (BAB).
Apart from fiber, papaya is also high in vitamin C and contains various other nutrients, such as vitamin A, magnesium, folate, potassium and vitamin K.
Seeing the multitude of nutrients in papaya, can this fruit be eaten every day?
Reporting from Web MDpapaya is generally safe to consume every day, except for people who have certain allergies or avoid sugar.
Even though it is safe to consume every day, it is best to eat papaya in moderation, not excessively.
One medium-sized papaya, around 275 grams, contains around 119 calories, 1.3 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbohydrates, 4.7 grams of dietary fiber, and 21.58 grams of sugar.
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The natural sugar content in papaya is quite high compared to other fruits, such as watermelon and avocado.
So, make sure to consume enough papaya.
How to eat papaya
Papaya is best consumed when ripe.
The signs can be seen from the orange yellow skin of the fruit and the soft texture of the flesh.
Medical News Today said, the risk of consuming ripe papaya is very small compared to raw papaya.
Apart from its hard texture, raw papaya also contains sap with the enzyme papain.
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Consuming large amounts of raw papaya can damage the esophagus because of the enzyme content.
If the papaya is still thick or half-ripe, it is best not to consume it straight away.
You can ripen papaya by wrapping it in paper, then storing the papaya at room temperature.
Warm room temperatures can help papaya ripen more quickly and make it safer to consume.
Another way, place the papaya near other fruit, especially apples and bananas, so that it ripens more quickly and can be eaten straight away.
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