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Exotic fruits: all the properties of banana and papaya


Banana and papaya are exotic fruits rich in beneficial properties: their high content of vitamins and minerals makes them a panacea for our body.
Papaya is one of the most nutrient- rich exotic fruits, along with bananas. Rich in vitamins A, B9 (folic acid), E, K and C , magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and calcium, this sweet fruit proves to be a real cure-all for our health and our body. Here are its properties, very similar to those of the banana. In fact, banana and papaya have a lot in common: let’s find out more!
The properties of papaya
Papaya is excellent for solving all our digestive problems and regulating the functions of our gastro-intestinal system. It is excellent for better digesting proteins. Rich in fiber , papaya regulates our intestines and also prevents colon cancer.

The antioxidants it contains make it the anti-aging fruit par excellence. It protects us from cellular aging and cardiovascular diseases, which particularly affect middle-aged women. Ally of the heart, it is also excellent for fighting high blood cholesterol levels.
The benefits of banana and papaya: what do they have in common?
Banana and papaya are among the most nutritious fruits that can only benefit our body. Rich in vitamins and minerals , here are the benefits they bring to our health. The benefits that bananas bring to our body are truly many. After eating one, we will immediately feel satisfied : on average, a banana contains 110 calories . This fruit is an excellent alternative to packaged snacks. Their intake of calories and carbohydrates make them the athletes’ favorite food, to fill up on energy during training as a substitute for energy drinks.
The calories of papaya, on the other hand, are much lower: 28 per 100g of fruit. Excellent, therefore, to follow a lighter diet. The high potassium content present in both fruits helps prevent cardiovascular problems and keep our heart rate regular. Furthermore, a study conducted by Albert Einstein College in New York has shown that eating bananas regularly can help us prevent strokes during menopause thanks to the potassium they contain.
In addition, rich in vitamin A , bananas and papayas are also a real cure-all for the health of our eyes , preserving the cornea and maintaining a stable visual ability, improving the nocturnal one. The presence of vitamin C , on the other hand, makes them excellent fruits to relieve inflammation, free radicals and to stimulate collagen production.
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