The fruit of good health, as she is called in Mexico papaya, a tropical fruit sweetness and countless properties. Contains a very important ingredient called papain, which has special therapeutic effect mainly in the digestive system. It also contains fibrin, a substance easily digestible and valuable because it helps to clot internal and external wounds. Therapeutic applications Green Papaya: The juice of unripe papaya (green) is of more active than ripe papaya. This juice helps repair irregularities as stomach ulcers and gastritis. In addition, the juice is excellent to combat

constipation and bloating and indigestion caused by gases in a relatively short time. If you want a good digestion and help your body for the strenuous digestive processes, prepares the next juice. Keep in mind that beauty begins in the stomach: a stomach with a clean and smooth operation is primarily reflected in your skin, hair and face, then you'll notice that not only your stomach feels light and healthy, but your skin is clean impurities and have more youthful feel and appearance. Stomach tonic: • A considerable chunk of green papaya • One tablespoon of flaxseed • One tablespoon of oats • A glass of water • Honey to taste Mix it all and drink it fasting for 15 days. Then go to exchange with other juices. If you notice that the juice will cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and some nausea so, do not panic. This juice is cleansing your body and is very normal reactions. If you really do not tolerate, let rest a day and then continues. Papaya yellow, orange or green Any papaya is unsurpassed as a remedy for almost all infections, both internal and external. Whether taken in juice or applied as a poultice on any superficial wound helps close the wound as quickly coagulate the blood. It has also an alkalizing effect in the body, making it ideal for people with acidosis. Nutritional value and properties of the papaya • Excellent source of potassium • High in ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and its juicy orange flesh is high in vitamin A. • Contains minor amounts of calcium, iron, thiamine, riboflavin and niacin • Low in calories and sodium so it is ideal for diets and losing weight • Contains a digestive enzyme used to tenderize the meat. • Facilitates the tan (active melanin). • Helps digestion and relieves pain and inflammation of the stomach because it contains an enzyme called papain, which is also analgesic, or pain reliever • Very useful in case of gastroenteritis, colitis, hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome because of its smoothing effect of the bolus and antiseptic on the intestines. • Eliminates intestinal parasites and amoebas, responsible for many chronic diarrhea • Helps to digest meats and heavy meals • The papaya is a good friend of our skin, helps to clean inside the pores and meat juice or poultice can remove skin blemishes, improve eczema and significantly improve its appearance. • Media papaya provides 150% of the daily requirement of Vitamin C (surpassing even oranges, lemons and grapefruits). Its orange color tells us that is rich in beta carotene. Papaya is loaded with nutrients including B complex, potassium, magnesium, fiber, folic acid and small amounts of calcium and iron. • Be aware that not overripe papaya since it reduces the amount of papain. Uses in the kitchen: Its taste makes it particularly appreciated when developing desserts, juices, salads, yogurts, fruit salads, ice cream, etc.. Suggested intake papaya It is important that, when developing some papaya juice and get bored of its taste, combined with other fresh fruits that are compatible as bananas, mamey or plantain. Avoid combine papaya with citrus fruits like lemon, plum, orange or pineapple because the stomach has trouble achieving adequate acidity when it receives while citrus foods and sweets. You can prepare a variety of juices and combining them using papaya as suggested, and make the juice very nutritious tonic and energy in the mornings, you can add different seeds such as walnuts, almonds, sesame, amaranth, etc.. You can also crush a little papaya that is close to the skin and mix with a little honey. This nourishing mask instantly gives you softer skin and helps cleanse the pores if you add a bit of oats and rub it gently with your face, neck and hands.