How to eat papaya and its nutritional value

The papaya eaten as a fruit is actually Carica papaya, also known as milk melon, papaya, and Xanthoceras sorbifolia. It has a smooth and beautiful skin, thick and delicate flesh, rich aroma, abundant juice, sweet and delicious, and rich nutrition. It is known as the "fruit of all benefits", "king of fruits", and "longevity melon". It is one of the four famous fruits of Lingnan.

Nutritional Value of Papaya

Papaya is rich in more than 17 kinds of amino acids, calcium, iron, etc. It also contains papain, papain, etc. Its vitamin C content is 48 times that of apples. Half of a medium-sized papaya is enough for an adult to have a full day of vitamin C. Papaya is known as the "longevity fruit" in China. As the name suggests, eating more papaya can prolong life.

Benefits of Papaya

Papaya can strengthen the spleen and help digestion. The papain in papaya can break down fat into fatty acids. Papaya contains an enzyme that can digest protein, which is beneficial for the body to digest and absorb food, so it has the function of strengthening the spleen and helping digestion. Eating too much meat will easily cause fat to accumulate in the lower body. The enzyme in papaya can help break down meat, reduce the workload of the gastrointestinal tract, and make the fleshy legs slowly become more bony.

Its unique papaya alkaloids have anti-tumor effects, and can prevent the synthesis of carcinogenic nitrosamines in the human body, and have strong anti-cancer activity against lymphocytic leukemia cells. The olean fruit component contained in papaya is a compound that has the effects of protecting the liver and reducing enzymes, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, lowering blood lipids, and softening blood vessels.

Papaya enzyme is very helpful for breast development and has a significant effect on lactation. It can increase milk production for women with insufficient milk. Green papaya is the best for breast enlargement.

Because papaya is warm in nature, neither cold nor dry, the nutrients in it are easily absorbed by the skin, especially the lungs. When the lungs are properly moisturized, they can better promote blood circulation, making it easier for the body to absorb sufficient nutrients, thus making the skin smooth, tender, delicate, with fewer wrinkles and a rosy complexion.

How to eat papaya

1. Papaya Milk:

1 Ingredients: 150g papaya, 200cc milk (about 1 large cup), 1 small box of vanilla ice cream, 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional)

practice:

Peel and cut papaya into pieces. Put it into a blender, add 200cc of fresh milk, sugar and ice cream, and stir at medium speed for a few minutes. Made from fresh papaya and fresh milk, it is absolutely fresh and fragrant. Drink it on the spot. If you need to take it away, leave it for no more than 30 minutes (in winter) and 20 minutes (in summer) to maintain the best flavor. The calcium in fresh milk and the vitamin C in papaya are both nutrients needed by the human body and are suitable for daily drinking.

Fresh papaya will taste slightly bitter in winter, which is normal. Please eat it with confidence.

2 Ingredients: half a papaya, 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of honey, 200ml of milk, half a lemon.

Method: Cut papaya into pieces, blend with milk and egg yolk to make juice, then add lemon juice and honey to make the juice more palatable. This product tastes better if you add a little whiskey. It can be used as a main meal.

3 Ingredients: 360 grams of papaya, two cups of fresh milk, appropriate amount of white sugar, appropriate amount of crushed ice.

Preparation: (1) Select fresh and ripe papaya, peel and remove the core, cut into large pieces and set aside.

(2) Put papaya pieces, fresh milk, white sugar and appropriate amount of crushed ice into a juicer, blend into thick juice and drink it.

Efficacy: Moisturizing and nourishing the skin.

Papaya Fruit Plate:

Cut more than 80% ripe papaya into several pieces, peel, scrape the pulp, and cut into fresh fruit plates. The taste is soft, smooth, juicy, fragrant and sweet. If you can't finish it in one go, it's best not to peel or scrape the remaining part. Wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. Eat it as soon as possible within a few days. Do not freeze it to avoid a bad taste. Some papayas that have been through the winter cold may taste slightly bitter, which is normal. Please eat it with peace of mind.

Papaya milk coconut juice

Ingredients: 1/2 papaya, 250cc fresh milk, 1 tablespoon honey, 50cc coconut juice, 1/2 cup crushed ice.

Method: Peel the papaya, cut it in half, remove the seeds, and cut it into pieces. Put all the ingredients into a juicer and blend for about 30 seconds, then pour it out and drink it.

Efficacy: It is rich in vitamin C and carotene, can effectively relieve fatigue, and is also helpful for people with indigestion.

Papaya Milk Dew

Ingredients: 600g papaya, 1 cup of fresh milk, half cup of coconut milk, 200g sugar, 3 tablespoons corn flour.

Method: Remove the core and skin of the papaya and cut into pieces.

Add sugar to two cups of water and bring to a boil. Then add papaya cubes, milk, and coconut milk and bring to a boil over low heat. Use half a cup of water to mix cornstarch and gradually add it to the milk mixture until it becomes thick.

Efficacy: Regular consumption of foods made from papaya can make the skin smooth.

Papaya Orange Juice

Ingredients: 1 papaya, 130g orange, 50g lemon.

Preparation: First, peel and deseed the papaya, wash and chop it, mash it and take out the juice for later use. Then cut the orange and lemon, squeeze out the juice and mix it with the papaya juice, stir well and it is done.

Efficacy: Drinking this product can make the skin smooth, and also help digestion and moisturize the intestines. It is a drink suitable for both young and old.

Papaya cereal milk juice

Ingredients: half a peeled papaya, 400 ml whole milk, 1 tablespoon oatmeal, sugar to taste.

Method: Dice papaya, blend with whole milk into juice, add instant oatmeal, and add sugar as appropriate.

Steak stew with papaya

Ingredients: 1 papaya, 200 grams of steak, minced garlic, a little chili, oyster sauce, broth, and appropriate amount of rice wine.

Method: Marinate the steak with salt, cornmeal and eggs for 4 hours, then cut the steak into strips. Cut the papaya into strips and fry them in oil over low heat. Sauté the garlic and chili in the oil until fragrant, then add the steak and add oyster sauce, broth and a little rice wine. Finally, thicken the sauce with cornstarch and add the papaya and stir-fry.

effect:

Stewed steak with papaya combines protein and vitamins. Beef is warm in nature, so it is better to cook with fruit to avoid the heat. Beef is rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin A, while papaya has a lot of vitamin C. Eating the two together can make the nutrition balanced.

Papaya Honey Syrup

Ingredients: 1 papaya, some honey, some water

Method: Wash the papaya with water. Peel off the papaya skin, remove the pulp and slice it. Put the papaya into a pot and add appropriate amount of water. . After boiling, turn to medium heat and cook.

30 minutes. Add honey to taste. Stir the sugar water well and drink it.

effect:

Papaya is sweet, mild and slightly cold in nature. It helps digestion, strengthens the spleen and stomach, moistens the lungs, relieves coughs, and relieves heat and thirst. Honey can clear away heat when raw; it is warm in nature when cooked and can replenish the middle. It is sweet and mild and can detoxify; it is soft and moist and can moisturize dryness. It relaxes muscles and removes dampness, moisturizes the five internal organs, and also has a therapeutic effect on duodenal ulcers, coughs, vomiting and diarrhea.

Papaya mixed milk juice

Ingredients: 100g papaya, 1/3 banana, half orange, 150cc milk, 50cc cold water, some ice cubes

Method: Remove the seeds from the papaya and dig out the pulp; peel the banana; peel the orange and remove the seeds, and set aside.

Put the fruits into a juicer, add milk and cold boiled water, stir well and then pour into a cup with ice cubes to drink.

Efficacy: The carotene in papaya combined with the vitamin E in banana can help detoxify, relieve headaches, improve eyesight, and solve annoying problems such as itchy skin and hair loss. It is more natural and healthier than taking medicine, and has no side effects.

Tremella and papaya stew

Ingredients: 15g Tremella, 1 papaya (medium-sized, preferably naturally smoked), 10g northern apricots, 12g southern apricots, and appropriate amount of rock sugar.

Do

Method: Soak the white fungus in clean water until it expands, then wash it; peel and seed the papaya, then cut it into small pieces; peel the almonds, wash them, and put them into a stew pot together with the white fungus and rock sugar. Add appropriate amount of boiling water and stew for 20 minutes before eating.

Efficacy: nourishes and nourishes the skin. Regular consumption can nourish the yin and moisten the lungs, moisturize the skin, prevent premature wrinkles, keep the skin tender, and delay aging. It can also treat dry cough, dry cough without sputum, and blood in sputum.

Cold green papaya salad

Ingredients: 200g green papaya (about 1/4), 30g carrot, 10g chopped peanuts, a little coriander and garlic.

Seasoning: salt, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar as needed

Method: 1. Cut green papaya and carrot into thin strips and marinate with salt. 2. Wash with cold boiled water 3. Chop coriander and garlic and mix with green papaya, add sesame oil, vinegar and sugar for seasoning, and serve.

Papaya and fish soup

Ingredients: 1 papaya (about 1 jin), about 1.2 jin of fresh grass carp, 1 liang of dried lily, 1 carrot, 8 qian of yellow apricot, 1 liang of Codonopsis pilosula, 2 slices of ginger

Method: Wash all the ingredients first, remove the core of the papaya and cut it into pieces. After the water boils, put all the ingredients into the pot, then simmer over low heat for two hours before drinking.

Fruit Salad

1. Choose a papaya with a beautiful shape, cut it in half, and dig out the flesh to make it a natural container.

2. Slice mango, papaya, pineapple, banana and kiwi fruit and set aside.

3. Put the mixed fruits into a papaya bowl, add lime juice, add some sugar according to taste, and mix with salad.

Spicy papaya salad

Ingredients: 150 grams of green papaya, 50 grams of carrots, some lettuce leaves, appropriate amount of minced garlic, and appropriate amount of chopped dried chili powder.

Seasoning: fish sauce, lemon juice, sugar

Do

Method: 1. Wash and slice the lettuce and place it on the bottom of the plate. 2. Cut papaya and carrot into even thin strips. 3. Mix papaya, carrot strips, fish sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic and chili powder and place on the lettuce leaves.

Features: light and refreshing, sour and spicy appetizer

Papaya and lotus seed milk

The effect of papaya: The milk juice is effective in treating eczema, ringworm and other skin diseases when applied externally. Wiping the face and washing hands with papaya can remove protein and oil accumulation and dirt. It is a good skin cleanser. It can also promote metabolism, anti-aging, beautify the skin and nourish the skin. The most popular effect is breast enhancement.

Ingredients: 600g ripe papaya, 3 cups fresh milk, 25g lotus seeds, 2 red dates, some rock sugar

Method: Choose fresh ripe papaya, peel and core it, cut it into small pieces and set aside. Wash lotus seeds and red dates separately with clean water. Remove the core of lotus seeds and keep the reddish brown.

Put papaya, lotus seeds and red dates into a stew pot, add fresh milk and appropriate amount of rock sugar, stew until the lotus seeds are cooked, then you can eat it.

Stewed Papaya with Rock Sugar

Ingredients: papaya, rock sugar, water.

Method: 1. Peel and seed the papaya and cut it into pieces. 2. Cook it with ingredients (2) and (3) for 20 minutes and it is ready to eat.

Papaya and Lamb Soup

Ingredients: 1000 grams each of papaya and mutton, 3 grams of cardamom, 300 grams of peas, 500 grams of rice, 200 grams of sugar, and appropriate amounts of salt, MSG, and pepper.

Method: 1. Wash the rice, cardamom and peas, and extract the papaya juice for later use.

2. Wash and cut the mutton into pieces, put them into an aluminum pot, add rice, grass fruit, peas, papaya juice, and an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat first, then simmer over low heat until the peas are rotten and the meat is cooked. Add sugar, salt, MSG, and pepper.

Dosage: Eat meat and beans, and drink soup.

Efficacy: Strengthens the spleen and removes dampness. Suitable for leg and foot swelling and pain, numbness and other symptoms caused by spleen dampness.

Papaya and Raw Fish Soup

Ingredients: 1 papaya, 6 red dates, 1 slice of ginger, 1 raw fish

effect:

(1) Papaya, also known as papaya and longevity fruit, has the functions of nourishing, digesting food, and killing insects; red dates have the functions of nourishing blood, nourishing the heart and calming the mind; ginger has the functions of warming the stomach and dispelling cold; raw fish has the functions of promoting wound healing, nourishing the body, removing toxins and promoting muscle regeneration. Therefore, "papaya and raw fish soup" has the functions of strengthening the spleen and appetite, nourishing the skin, and nourishing the body.

(2) If you are physically weak and cannot be nourished, you may feel hot and uncomfortable after eating some nourishing food. You can also make this kind of soup as a side dish to nourish your body.

Preparation: First, cut open a raw fish weighing about 600 grams, clean it, remove the scales and gills, rinse the fish body with clean water to remove the blood stains, wipe the fish body dry, put ginger and oil in a wok, and fry the fish body until it turns slightly yellow to remove the fishy smell; peel and seed the papaya, rinse it with clean water, and cut it into pieces; remove the core of the red dates and wash it; scrape the ginger skin, wash it, and cut it into a slice. Put all the above ingredients into the boiling water, continue to boil over medium heat for about two hours, season with a little fine salt, and it can be drunk as a side dish.

Tip: Papaya and raw fish are cheap and popular. They are nutritious and nourishing, easily digested and absorbed by the human body, moisturizing without being dry, and more suitable for nourishing the body.