The native land of papaya (Asimina) is Mexico. Indians have started to grow it several thousands years B.C. In this exotic "melon" which really grows on a melon tree, there is almost all the set of vitamins - from A to Е and scientists have found out that papaya contains enzyme of papayotin, the relative of bromelaynin, which effectively helps to reduce overweight.

Fruits of papaya contain such enzymes as protease, amylase, decomposed protein and the starch which all improve digestion, help to activate digestion of food and remove splintered products.

Papaya prevents pains and bad state of health in huge consumption of food, regulates work of bowels. Researches have shown, that papaya improves state of health at various diseases of a digestive path, such as an ulcer, colitis, the gastritis, etc., helps at locks, and reduces the need of insulin in case of diabetes. It is recommended to use papaya in daily ration in case of oncological diseases, ulcer, duodenal ulcer, colic, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis.

Besides, this exotic fruit keeps all the flavouring and nutritious properties in the dried way. Dried papaya is a fine dessert and is widely used in cookery and the confectionery industry, in fruit salads, puddings, and as the additive to dairy products.

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