When it comes to wearing skin hugging outfits, the very thought of it puts a pale expression on the face for some. After all, who would want to show a bulging tummy or buttocks in office or social occasions? So how can one trim down the stubborn fat? Eat Papaya, the fruit that not only has nutritive power, it also helps in shedding pounds of extra fat from our body.
Papaya is an all rounder fruit as it is packed with calcium, vitamins, iron, riboflavin. Since it has low fat and low calorie nature, it boosts fat loss. It has a super enzyme, papain that helps to promote faster digestion and relieve constipation.
Calories: A small papaya weighs 5.5 oz. and provides 68 calories, or 3 percent of the standard 2,000-calorie diet. Trimming the diet by 3,500 to 7,000 calories each week results in 1- to 2-lb. of weight loss, a reasonably healthy goal.
Fiber: A small papaya provides 2.7 g of fiber. A diet that provides an adequate supply of fiber is filling and helps regulate digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. The high fiber content in papaya prevents the blood sugar elevation that contributes to glycogen-derived weight gain.
Fat: A small papaya contains only 0.41 g of fat. The body needs the daily requirement of fat for brain and cardiovascular health. Eating foods such as papaya will not lead to fat gains, a happy feature in your weight loss program.
Water: A small papaya provides 138 g water, or 89 percent of its total weight. Water and fluid intake clears normal toxins that result from the conversion of food to energy from the body. When toxins accumulate, they interfere with normal metabolism, which can cause weight gain. The fluid content in papaya helps flush toxins and keeps the metabolic system running smoothly, which helps facilitate weight loss.
Preparation of the Papaya:
It’s good to start your mornings with papaya. Try eating raw papaya slices, or slice it in cubes. However, it is better to have it with a meal instead of eating it alone.
Papaya can be mashed. It can also be made into a puree and used as a healthy salad dressing.
Cut papaya is a great ingredient for a fruit salad. Which is why, this fat trimmer makes for a wholesome and tasty treat.
Place unripe, green papayas at room temperature in order to ripen them. When they ripen, put them in a plastic bag and keep it in the refrigerator for a week. Once they become ripe, it is good to eat them immediately or within a couple of days.