Author: Marilyn Medina

Papayas are a tropical fruit that you’ve probably seen in the grocery store but never purchased. They’re large, like a melon, and contain sweet, orange-colored flesh. They’re often used in Asian and Caribbean cuisines, so you may have tried it even if you didn’t know it! How do you know if a papaya is still […]

Papaya: This fruit is grown all year but is found to be at its peak during summer and fall months. Choose papayas with skin that is orange-red if you are eating them within a day or two. Choose more yellowy ones if you are eating within a few days. Is papaya a summer fruit? Papaya. […]

Remedy this by mixing one tablespoon of natural, organic, Epsom salts per one litre warm water and spray the plant leaves with this to give them a magnesium-rich, foliar feed once a month until the problem is resolved and once every three months thereafter to help stay them in good health. What is the best […]

Excessive consumption could cause different respiratory disorders like asthma, congestion and wheezing. It is best to avoid eating papayas in large quantities in order to prevent health issues. What happens if you eat overripe papaya? The Risk of Consuming an Expired Papaya The majority of people who do end up eating bad or expired papaya […]

05/6​People with kidney stones Papaya contains an excessive amount of vitamin C. The nutrient is a rich antioxidant, but an excess intake of this nutrient by those already suffering from the problem of kidney stones can worsen the condition. Is papaya good for kidney? Better kidney health The potassium present in the fruit is a […]

Papaya is also high in fiber and water content, both of which help to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy digestive tract. Can papayas cause constipation? If one eats raw papaya in the right amount it is good for digestion. Due to the high fibre content in raw papaya it may result in […]

Improves Digestive Health Papain, the enzyme in papaya has the property of tenderizing meat and hence chunks of green papaya are used while cooking meat. Green unripe papaya also acts as a natural laxative and helps to relieve constipation. Does Green Papaya make you poop? Fruits like papaya, orange and plum are great natural laxatives […]

How long do papayas last in the freezer? Properly stored, they will maintain best quality for about 10 to 12 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. The freezer time shown is for best quality only – papayas that have been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely. Can I freeze fresh […]

Peel, cut in chunks and put in freezer containers. Sprinkle with a little plain honey or brown sugar and lemon or lime juice. Later serve thawed for a dessert or use in your favorite papaya recipe. Don’t let cold weather discourage you from planting this fine fruit. How do you store Green Papaya? Seeing as […]