Preventive And Curative Power In Taking Papaya (Pawpaw) And Pineapple

PAPAYA (PAWPAW)

A papaya is 88.8% water. 8% carbohydrates, 0.61% protein, 0.14% fats. The most notable vitamin is vitamin C and it contain 18% vitamin A. The B vitamin are also present in small amounts. It also contain high folate. The papaya is rich in potassium and significant amounts of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. It also contain 1.8% pectin a soluble vegetable fiber. Also present is an enzyme called pectin which aids the digestion of proteins. Papaya is very easy to digest and contributes to the digestion of other food. Papaya is considered a perfect breakfast. Papaya is recommended in the following cases.:-

1. Treatment of ulcer & heartburn:- Papaya helps neutralize excess gastric acid which makes it suitable for the treatment of gastro duodenal ulcer and heartburn.

2. Treatment of infection diarrhea:- the slightly green papaya is a anti bacterial in nature. It prevent the development of entropatheogen that causes intestinal infections.

3. Treatment of Skin disorder:- Papaya is a part of the suggested diet for those with skin diseases such as eczema, and acne because of its richness in provitamin A. also a paste of papaya seed is applicable for treating skin trouble like ringworm.

4. When the fresh leave of pawpaw, lemon grass and guava is cooked it can use in the treatment of Malaria.

5. Milky secretion of raw pawpaw leaves expels worms like tape worm from the digestive track. Dilute about 2 spoonful of the white secretion of pawpaw leaves in a glass of water. Take over empty stomach.

6. Treatment of liver Diseases:- Eating the black seed of pawpaw is good in the treatment of liver related diseases. It helps to detoxify the liver. Eating of pawpaw fruit is highly recommended for cases of hepatitis. The seed can granded and diluted in water

7. Corrects stomach and intestinal disorder:- Chewing a mouthful of the fresh green leaves of pawpaw once a day corrects habitual bleeding, piles and chronic diarrhea.

PINEAPPLE

Pineapple contains 11% carbohydrate. Their fat and protein content are insignificant. The prevalent vitamins in pineapple are C,B1 and B6. It is also a good source of folates. Among the mineral are manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium and iron. Pineapple also contain citric and malic acid which are responsible for its acidic taste. It also contains Bromelin which aid the breaking down of protein and facilitate digestion of other food particularly when the stomach is somehow weakened. Pineapple only ripens properly on the plant. If it is harvested early, it is very acidic and poor in nutrients. Pineapple is recommended in the following areas:-

1. Improves fertility:- Pineapple is one of the richest in manganese a trace element actively involved in the formation of reproductive cells, both males and females. It is therefore recommended for those suffering from infertility due to insufficient production of germinal cells, sperm in men and ova in women.

2. Treatment of stomach Cancer:- it has been shown that pineapple is a powerful inhibitor of the formation of nitrosamines. These carcinogenic substance are formed in the stomach as a chemical reaction between nitrites and certain proteins contained in food.

3. Aids food digestion and prevent intestine damage.

4. Obesity Control:- Pineapple or fresh pineapple juice consumed before meals appetite and constitutes a good complement to weight loss diet. It also facilities urine production.

5. Regulates blood pressure and protect the body against radical which damage the cells.

6. It enhances proper functioning of the kidney, it contains chlorine to which helps the functioning of the kidney.

7. Pineapple is an ideal desert, improving digestion. It also an excellent aperitif, preparing the stomach for a meal. Note that pineapple juice drunk slowly because of its acidity.

8. Pineapple also helps in case of scanty gastric juice which is manifested by slow digestion and a sense of heaviness in the stomach. Also in case whereby the stomach is unable to empty itself. In both cases, pineapple must be eaten fresh.

A papaya is 88.8% water. 8% carbohydrates, 0.61% protein, 0.14% fats. The most notable vitamin is vitamin C and it contain 18% vitamin A. The B vitamin are also present in small amounts. It also contain high folate. The papaya is rich in potassium and significant amounts of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. It also contain 1.8% pectin a soluble vegetable fiber. Also present is an enzyme called pectin which aids the digestion of proteins. Papaya is very easy to digest and contributes to the digestion of other food. Papaya is considered a perfect breakfast.

Pineapple contains 11% carbohydrate. Their fat and protein content are insignificant. The prevalent vitamins in pineapple are C,B1 and B6. It is also a good source of folates. Among the mineral are manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium and iron. Pineapple also contain citric and malic acid which are responsible for its acidic taste. It also contains Bromelin which aid the breaking down of protein and facilitate digestion of other food particularly when the stomach is somehow weakened. Pineapple only ripens properly on the plant. If it is harvested early, it is very acidic and poor in nutrients.