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Healthy Food - Health Benefits of Papaya Image by  Steve Buissinne  from  Pixabay   Healthy Food - Health Benefits of Papaya Papaya fruit is called as “fruit of angels” by voyager Christopher Columbus. Papaya leaves, seeds and flowers too have healing properties. It has various medicinal properties. Digestion The papain enzyme present in papaya is known to aid digestion. Papaya is home remedy for digestion related problems or constipation. Fibre and Water content is high in Papaya. Both are good to prevent constipation and promote a smooth bowel movement. Anti-Inflammatory Papayas have other effective enzymes that help against inflammation and help healing of burns. Papayas have high digestive enzymes which help in supporting our digestive fire. Heart Disease and Cancer Papaya protects body from heart diseases and cancer as it is rich in anti-oxidants and phyto-nutrients . Both of them prevent free radicals . Fibre, Potassium and Vitamin h...