Papaya – Atop a Tree
Deliciously sweet with musky undertones and a soft, butter-like consistency, it is no wonder the papaya was reputably called the “fruit of the angels” by Christopher Columbus. Once considered quite exotic, they can now be found in markets throughout the year. Although there is a slight seasonal peak in early summer and fall, papaya trees produce fruit year round.
Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium, copper, and magnesium; and fiber.
Together, these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies. ©whfoods
Have a papaya today …
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I love eating papayas when I am in the tropics; I don’t like to buy them much in supermarkets in the US – like avocados, they just don’t taste the same as when they are picked ripe.
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I agree the fruit in the supermarkets aren’t as tasty. I try to go to my local famers market. The famers bring their fresh vegetables and fruits. Tastier…
I’m glad you stopped by and commented. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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I grew up snacking on half ripe papaya.
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Healthy and good for you. I enjoy them for breakfast. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Isadora 😎
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Beautiful papaya trees!!! I was born in Mozambique, I love papaya, in Mozambique I have many papaya trees, there are two kind of papaya trees (female and male), male trees only give us, beautiful white flowers.
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I didn’t know about the male tree. Thank you for telling me.
I enjoy papaya for breakfast with some yogurt. It’s very refreshing.
This tree is in my friends garden. I wish I had a tree that gave me that much fruit.
I’m glad you enjoyed my entry. Welcome to my blog …
Isadora 😎
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Delicious, I could eat one right now!
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It’s such a refreshing fruit. I enjoy it for breakfast. Sometimes, I add yogurt. I wish I had a tree like that in my garden. I’d be in heaven. The tree is in my friends garden. : )
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That’s a lot of fruit clustered on the tree!
I love papaya – thank you for reminding me of why it’s good for me as well!
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I like to have papaya for breakfast. Sometimes, I add yogurt. It’s tasty. : )
The tree is on a friends property. I was amazed when I saw so many at the top.
I had to take a photograph. The branch at the bottom is part of the other tree. It
has many fruits and is much smaller. I think the tree is bending from the weight.
She’s very fortunate to be able to go out and pick one. I’m pleased you enjoyed this.
Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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I love papaya with yogurt. My folks like to eat it straight with a squeeze of lime. My daughter likes it berries. So many ways to enjoy it!
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Can I grow papayas in California?
Lovely pic. And nice education.
Thanks
C
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I believe papaya can be grown in any warm climate. It’s a tropical fruit.
The tree is on a friends property. She’s fortunate to be able to go out
and pick breakfast. : ) I couldn’t beleive how many she has. And, a small
off-shoot growing below with more fruit. I don’t have fruit tree but would love this one.
Thanks, Carol. I’m glad you enjoyed this.
Izzy 😎
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There is a noticeable difference in the larger version we call pawpaws which grow locally, though the taste is very similar. They make a superb basis for fruit salad.
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Where is it that you live?
This tree is in my friends garden. There is a smaller one growing below. Both have been very prolific.
It’s a tasty fruit. I like it for breakfast with yogurt. I’ve made fruit salad with it too. Tasty and nutritious .. love that.
I’m glad you enjoyed this. Thank you.
Isadora 😎
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Durban, in South Africa. Pawpaw trees are similar in form to the papaya ones, but the fruit is larger and turns orange when ripe. Local monkeys are very fond of it.
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Thank you for letting me know where your from. I’m sure this is similar to your paw-paw fruit.
This one turns yellow when it’s ripe. It’s orange with black seeds inside. : )
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I honestly don’t know if I’ve tried papaya or not, Isadora. Looking at them in that tree I haven’t, but I have an inkling I may well have tried it at some point.
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It does have a distinct taste. The fruit if firm like a cantaloupe but very, very orange. The seeds are black. In a fruit bowl, the seeds aren’t served. They’re very hard and aren’t eaten at all. Good for planting. It will take awhile to have tree in your backyard. : ) I posted a photo of the inside of one cut in half. Enjoy …
Eat Healthy, Tom !!!
Isadora 😎
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It looks more familiar now (although I didn’t have the seeds and I think it may have been in cubes). I shall have to go and buy myself some and see, I suppose! 😀
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If you don’t enjoy it … you could always give it to your dog. Mmmmm … no dog!!!???
Birds … YUP … birds do like it. Ever notice birds aren’t fat. They eat berries and fruits.
Happy papaya eating … 😎
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Thank you… though still not tried one yet! 🙂
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