Suggested Uses: Add to your Yogurt, Smoothies, Ice Cream, Fruit Juice, Shakes, Water, etc...

   Papayas are spherical or pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as 20 inches. Their flesh is a rich orange color with either yellow or pink hues. Papayas grow in tropical climates. Their sweet taste, vibrant color and wide variety of health benefits are just a few reasons to add them to your diet.

  One medium sized papaya contains just 120 calories. So, if you’re planning to lose weight, don’t forget to add this light fruit to your diet. Besides, it is also packed with a considerable amount of dietary fiber that aids in weight loss by promoting a feeling of fullness.

  Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C and one single medium fruit provides 224% of your daily needs. Papayas are a good source of folate, vitamin A, magnesium, copper, pantothenic acid and fiber.

  They also have B vitamins, alpha and beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthan, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, vitamin K and lycopene, the powerful antioxidant most commonly associated with tomatoes.

Age-related macular degeneration: The antioxidant zeaxanthin, found in papaya, filters out harmful blue light rays and is thought to play a protective role in eye health.

Asthma prevention: The risks for developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-carotene, contained in foods like papaya, apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin and carrots.

Bone health: Low intakes of vitamin K have been associated with a higher risk for bone fracture. Adequate vitamin K consumption is important for good health, as it acts as a modifier of bone matrix proteins, improves calcium absorption and may reduce urinary excretion of calcium.

Digestion: Papayas contain an enzyme called papain that aids in digestion and can also be used as a meat tenderizer.

Papaya is also great for your hair because it contains vitamin A, a nutrient required for sebum production that keeps hair moisturized. Vitamin A is also necessary for the growth of all bodily tissues, including skin and hair.

Adequate intake of vitamin C, which papaya can provide, is needed for the building and maintenance of collagen, which provides structure to skin and hair.

Add a good amount of papaya powder to your smoothies. Combine with pineapple juice, half a frozen banana and Greek yogurt for a sweet tropical treat.

Origin: Harvested and freeze dried in Brazil. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.