Health Benefits of Papaya
Health Benefits of Papaya
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Heart disease: Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease.
..... Cancer: Papaya’s fibre is able to bind to cancer-causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon cells.
Increasing your intake of these nutrients by enjoying papaya is an especially good idea for individuals at risk of colon cancer.
Inflammation: The enzymes contained in papaya have been shown to help lower inflammation and to improve healing from burns.
Other benefits: The fibre found in papayas may also help with the symptoms of those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome.
The juice of the papaya aids in relieving infections of the colon and has a tendency to break down pus and mucus reached by the juice.
May help prevent cancer in organs and glands with epithelial tissue (ripe papaya). Papaya’s fiber is able to bind to cancer-causing toxins in the colon and keep them away from the healthy colon cells. In addition, papaya’s folate, vitamin C, beta-carotene, and vitamin E have each been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer
Prevents nausea (includes morning sickness and motion sickness)
The seeds are antihelmintic, for expelling worms and they are given with honey. Chew and swallow two teaspoonfuls of seeds after each principal meal (three times a day).
Beef curry with green papaya
Beef curry with green papaya
Ingredients:
Half a green papaya, cut into medium sized cubes
ginger, about the size of a finger(the smallest one)
5 medium cloves of garlic
1 tbsp cumin seeds
250g of beef, cut into small pieces
1 medium sized potato, cut into medium sized cubes
half red onion, sliced
Spices:
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp dhania ( coriander powder)
chilli powder (to taste)
Steps:
1.Blend the ginger, garlic, chilli, cumin seeds until you get a paste.Maybe you will need to add a little water before blending.
2.In your pressure cooker, fry the onions. When brown enough, add the paste from step 1.
3.Add all the spices and give it a quick stir.
4.Add the beef and fry for 1-2 minutes.
5.Add some hot water(about 200ml) and pressure cook for about 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes,check if the beef is soft enough(depends on how soft you would want it).If not soft enough,then pressure cook for a few more minutes, but be sure that the water is enough, otherwise your beef will burn!
6.When the beef is nicely cooked, add the papaya and potatoes. Cook until done. It should take about 5-10 minutes.
7.Serve with rice and a fresh salad.
