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Papaya: My New Obsession

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Papaya’s are my new obsession at the moment. I go through these fazes with fruits and vegetables all the time. Right now it’s papaya. It is extremely healthy for you. Just one whole papaya has 168.08 mg of vitamin C, and a whopping 2622.00 International Units of vitamin A.

According to whfoods website, papayas may prevent a number of health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, aging and cancer. To read more about these health benefits click here.

Papaya alone will not prevent those diseases. It’s the other foods along with papayas that will determine your faith. I’m all about eating foods that will nourish my body. Especially, the ones that has anti-aging benefits…lol! I want to age gracefully and healthy. Who doesn’t? Those kinds of foods are whole foods and plant-based.

I quote from the book Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by, T. Colin Campbell, PhD:

“The foods you consume can heal you faster and more profoundly than the most expensive prescription drugs, and more dramatically than the most extreme surgical interventions, with only positive side effects.”

This book is phenomenal. The only diet now that can promise you and me that, is a whole food plant-based diet. I highly recommend reading it, and Healthy Eating Healthy World by, J. Morris Hicks, and The China Study by, Dr. Campbell again.

These three books will transform your outlook on food, nutrition and your life forever. There is much to be gained from reading these books. They are clearly written and powerfully true with scientific researches to support each claim. You will be able to comprehend and implement the changes into your life, and benefit from them.

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Some photos of how I incorporate papayas in my diet. It’s all plant-based foods.

7 Raw Foods to Fight the Common Cold and Flu.

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Garlic
Raw garlic is an herbal “wonder drug,” as it has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.  Garlic also contains the active ingredient allin, which hinders free radicals from spreading throughout the body.
 
 
Raw Acai
Raw acai is a purple berry that grows in the Amazon Rain forest and has been a staple cource of vitamins and nutrients for native Amazonians for centuries.  The fruit tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate, and is packed with polyphenol anitioxidants, amino acids, and essential fatty acids.
 
 
Raw Tomatoes
Raw tomatoes contain te rare and strong antioxidant lycopene, which is an essential nutrient for the body’s lymphathic system.  Tomatoes are also a great source of vitamin C, which boosts the body immune system.
 
 
Raw Citrus Fruits
Raw citrus fruits – such as grapefruit, orange, lemon and line have high concentrations of vitamin C and flavonoids, both of which bolster the body’s white blood cells and immune system.
 
 
Raw Papaya
Raw Papaya contains 313 percent of you RDA (recommended daily allowance) of vitamin C, and 67 percent of your RDA of vitamin K, which is necessary for healthy blodd circulation and the vitality of the body’s organs.
 
 
 
Raw Ginger Root
Ginger root has carminative properties, so it clears out the body’s intestinal track and makes it more robust.  Ginger is also a warming herb, which means it improves blood circulation, reduces inflammation, and soothes the respiratory system. 
 
 
Raw Avocado
Raw avocado is a potassium-rich fruit and the best-known source of vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against many diseases and helps maintain overall health.  Avocados also have high concentrations of glutathione, an important antioxidant that improves the body’s ability to absorb nutrients.
 
 
 
Contributor: Shazi Usman