UF100 presentation

1. Papaya
Kushalta Paudel
4/7/2019
9:00 am

2. Why Papaya?
• It is native to the tropical region of America,
mainly from southern Mexico to Central America.
• Mostly found in tropical climates.
• Seeds are easiest and convenient way to grow
papaya.

3. Nutritional Facts
One medium papaya has approximately:
• 120 calories
• 30 grams of carbohydrate - including 5 grams of fiber
and 18 grams of sugar
• 2 grams of protein
Good Source of:
• Folate Copper
• Vitamin A Fiber
• Magnesium Vitamin C 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Calories
Carbohydrate Protein

4. How do we eat?
• Tropical papaya smoothie
• Papaya salad mixed with other fruits
• Papaya cooked pickle

5. Health Benefits
• Improves digestion (contains protein digestive enzyme)
• Boosts Immune System (Vitamin C)
• Skin and healing (Natural inflammatory)
• Hair health (Vitamin A)
• Seeds are used as a substitute for black pepper due to their spicy and savory flavor
• Reduces the risks of heart diseases (Rich in antioxidant)
• Regulate inflammation

6. References
Bhide, Monica. “THE NEW Superfruits.” Prevention, vol. 60, no. 5, May 2008, pp. 87-90.
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&AN=31578318&site=ehost-live.
Higuera, Valencia. “All About Papaya: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, Side Effects, How to Eat
It, and More.” EVERYDAY HEALTH, 21 June 2018, www.everydayhealth.com/diet-
nutrition/diet/papayas-nutrition-benefits-risks-how-eat-more/#howtoprepareandeat.
Mays, Judy. “Papaya: A True Superfood.” Liveliving, 29 June 2012, www.liveliving.org/papaya-a-
true-superfood/.
Pariona, Amber. “Top Papaya Producing Countries in the World.” wordatlas, 25 Apr. 2017,
www.worldatlas.com/articles/top-papaya-producing-countries-in-the-world.html.
Ware RDN LD, Megan. “What Are the Health Benefits of Papaya?” Medical New Today, 21 Dec.
2017, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275517.php.