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"In South America, for example, papaya leaf was used to support digestion and promote healing. papaya is the source of an enzyme known as papain; it is still widely used today for these same purposes. Moreover, the Bible (2 Kings 20:7) recommends the use of figs for boils to the Israelire nation. The fig contains an enzyme, ficin, which is still used today in some skin gels and dietary supplements. In the Far East, there is an age-old tradition in which molds (fungus) called koji were used in the production of certain foods and flavoring additives based on the soy plant." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Serves 2 Cinnamon papaya Pudding_ 3 ounces papaya 3 ounces oatmeal, cooked 6 ounces apple juice 3 tablespoons honey 2 heaping teaspoons Egg Replacer pinch of cinnamon 3 ounces apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Combine all ingredients in blender except apples. Puree until smooth. Transfer to saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add apples and stir. Chill in refrigerator for 45 minutes or until set." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"PAPAYA AND MANGO SALAD --o 7 large papaya, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into thin slices 7 large mango, peeled and thinly sliced 7 lime Arrange the fruit on a large plate. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the fruit. -?-~o 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts 7 cup dates, pits removed 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Pinch of sea salt j cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut Chop the nuts in a food processor. Add the dates, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until mixture is well blended and starts to stick together. Roll into small balls and roll into shredded coconut." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Both recommend papaya (especially raw, but also in tablets and papaya leaf) for the enzymes, as well as fennel and anise seeds; Glad-star also recommends cumin and dill seeds in addition to the fennel and anise, suggesting an old-fashioned remedy for digestive disturbances: combine these four seeds and chew them before and after meals. Be aware that coffee and cigarettes increase heartburn by irritating the stomach, and remember that whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables combined with nonstressful exercise are the best solutions to constipation." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Papaya (Carica papaya) The papaya is native to the Pacific islands, where inhabitants introduced it to European explorers in the 1800s. It now grows in tropical regions worldwide. Aside from the fruits sweet and faintly scented flesh (often eaten with lime for acidity), papaya plants contain a digestive enzyme, papain, which tenderizes meat and is used in industrial food processing. Peach (Prunus persica) Peaches are an Asiatic fruit, cultivated in China from 2000 B.C. on. They arrived in Europe with the Greeks and Romans, and in America with the 16th-century Spanish explorers." - The New York Times, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind (Get the book.)

"SHU-KUA English Name: papaya Botanical Name: Carica papaya The papaya is a tropical, melon-like fruit which is produced in clusters by the Carica papaya tree. In the tropics, where the papaya tree has been valued as a food and medicine for ages, fascinating stories and legends are told of the tree. In certain regions it is regarded by the natives as a mystical plant because in some ways it appears to possess human attributes—producing male and female flowers in separate plants, while the fruit, like the human embryo, develops in about nine months." - Richard Lucas, Secrets of the Chinese Herbalists (Get the book.)

"Serves 2 Cinnamon papaya Pudding_ 3 ounces papaya 3 ounces oatmeal, cooked 6 ounces apple juice 3 tablespoons honey 2 heaping teaspoons Egg Replacer pinch of cinnamon 3 ounces apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Combine all ingredients in blender except apples. Puree until smooth. Transfer to saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add apples and stir. Chill in refrigerator for 45 minutes or until set." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Papaya Packs A and C What looks like a large green pear with bumpy skin is actually a sweet, fragrant papaya, whose creamy orange flesh packs lots of vitamins A and C. The fruit is smooth and soft in texture and can be used as a dessert or a tossed-salad ingredient. When eaten alone, papaya needs no sweetener. Papaya stores a surprise inside: soft little BB-like black seeds that are very crunchy and flavorful. Rinse Secret goodies inside them, place them in a jar with vinegar, refrigerate and papayas. men sprinkle them over a salad or grind them to flavor dressings and marinades." - Prevention Magazine Editors, The Complete Book of Vitamins & Minerals for Health (Get the book.)

"In South America, for example, papaya leaf was used to support digestion and promote healing. papaya is the source of an enzyme known as papain; it is still widely used today for these same purposes. Moreover, the Bible (2 Kings 20:7) recommends the use of figs for boils to the Israelire nation. The fig contains an enzyme, ficin, which is still used today in some skin gels and dietary supplements. In the Far East, there is an age-old tradition in which molds (fungus) called koji were used in the production of certain foods and flavoring additives based on the soy plant." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"However, if you still find that fresh papayas are not always available at your supermarket, other forms—such as papaya juice, frozen papaya, and dried papaya—are readily available from health food stores and are considered good substitutes for fresh papaya. Papain tablets may also be obtained from health food stores or from herb firms. YANG-MEI English Name: Bayberry Botanical Name: Myrica cerifera 'Current Therapeutic Research, May 1962. WfrMW%fO%t V XiVlKbU^VD J ^ \S rr K/l \s Ky 11 l|yillH II.) This small tree grows near swamps and marshes, and belongs to the family of myrtles." - Richard Lucas, Secrets of the Chinese Herbalists (Get the book.)

"Start your day with half a papaya, or drink a glass of papaya juice, to give your digestive system a boost—or drink some anytime you know you'll be eating rich foods. • A Stomach Massage Self-massage of the abdomen has been prescribed for chronic gastritis and constipation since the 1600s. Work any combination of five points from the top of the abdomen (below the ribs) to the lowest spot, about two inches below the navel. Two key middle points are the navel and halfway between the navel and sternum." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"It is also found in papaya fruit and papaya leaf. Worldwide, most papayas are eaten green. In many countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia, green papaya is used to make a tart and tasty salad to accompany yams or rice. Green papaya is a richer source of the therapeutically active papain than is the ripe fruit. EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT Papain is a digestive aid for those who have trouble digesting proteins. It is also useful for pain relief. It aids digestion and heartburn, stimulates appetite, and helps to prevent ulcers. Papain also helps bruises and other injuries to heal faster." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book.)

"Servings: 1 Prep Time: 5 minutes Serving size: 5 ounces or just over V2 cup Total Time: 5 minutes Volume: 5 ounces or just over V2 cup % cup nonfat, plain yogurt 73 cup sliced fruit (strawberries, cherries, watermelon, strawberry guava, papaya) 2 ice cubes Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Adjust the thickness with water. Serve immediately." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Vi oz. papaya \¥i oz. pecans 4 oz. mango 4 oz. strawberries 12 oz. apple juice 2 heaping tbsp. agar-agar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 oz. dates, chopped Papaya Brown Rice Pudding 3 oz. brown rice 6 oz. papaya Wi oz. coconut \Vi oz. figs 10 oz. pineapple coconut juice 2 heaping tsp. Ener-G-Egg Replacer 2 oz. blueberries In a medium saucepan, cook brown rice in about 10 oz. of water for 25 minutes. When cooked, place in blender. Peel papaya and remove seeds. Add to blender along with remaining ingredients, except for blueberries. Puree until creamy and smooth." - Gary Null, Get Healthy Now with Gary Null: A Complete Guide to Prevention, Treatment and Healthy living (Get the book.)

"Specifically, papaya stands out with a vitamin A level that exceeds the Recommended Dietary Allowance by 30 percent, plus enough vitamin C to meet a full day's allowance three times-all in one piece of this luscious fruit. Not impressed yet? Consider the extremely high potassium content as well as the ample fiber that the papaya provides. Now we're sure you agree that even though expensive, papayas give you your money's worth. At the Market: Ripe papayas are green with overtones of yellow and creamy orange." - Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley, The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition (Get the book.)

"It contains extracts of Astragalus (Root), Water Plaintain (Root), Crinum latifolium (Leaves), Bitter Melon (Fruit), papaya (Leaves), and Soursop (Leaves). Apparently Vietnamese men and women taking Crinum latifolium leaves rarely suffer from ailments of the reproductive system. In the U.S., this product is sold by NutriCology.com. If red blotches appear on the penis, massage it with pure aloe vera gel, twice daily. Many prostate problems are due to trapped urinary deposits/crystals in the penis and disappear when removed by the gel." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Home Remedies In many tropical regions, the latex found in the papaya plant is used as a vermifuge to rid the body of parasites. Parts of the root are used to expel roundworms. The latex is also used as a way to heal boils and warts, and remove freckles. Throw Me a Lifesaver! HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV): Women who had an increased consumption of beta-cryptoxanthin and lutein/zeaxanthin, and increased intake of vitamin C, had lower rates of infection by HPV, the cervical cancer virus, according to one research study." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Others are the dwarf Peruvian cooking papaya or col de monte (C. monoka), thepapayuelo (C. goudotiana) and the toronchi (a natural hybrid). Origin & history Warm tropical lowlands of Central America. The chamburo is widely distributed from Panama to Chile and Argentina. The others are found at higher altitudes - the papayuelo is restricted to Colombia while the babaco, siglalbn, col de monte and toronchi are indigenous to Ecuador. The papaya (and later the babaco) became important commercial crops. Parts used Ripe (or rarely unripe) fruits." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"Puree papaya flesh in a food processor or blender. Add lime juice and grated ginger. Continue to blend. Garnish with mint leaf. break it down . . . (nonalcoholic version) Calories: 170; Total fat: Og; Saturated fat: Og; Cholesterol: Omg; Sodium: \Omg; Total carbs: 46g; Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 28g; Protein: 2g. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) ODOR EATERS Did you know ... parsley is traditionally added on the plate as a garnish of both beauty and function? The function is to eliminate strong odors on the breath after a meal. What's the Story?" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Some people take a digestive supplement that contains bromelain and papain which are made from pineapple and papaya, respectively. Probiotics Probiotics such as acidophilus and bifidobacterium are beneficial bacteria. They help re-colonize the beneficial bacteria in the GI tract. You always have bad and good bacteria in your gut. If these bad and good floras become imbalanced, your gastrointestinal lining may become irritated. Bifidobacterium has also been shown to suppress Helicobacter pylori. The bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, causes peptic ulcers, anemia and gastric cancer." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "For example, papaya and pineapple have natural enzymes that aid in digestion. Raw potato and cabbage juice are said to heal the lining of the stomach and reduce acid. Eat foods mostly from column one from the chart in Chapter Two. These foods are lower fat and low glycemic which help keep you healthy overall. Avoid foods that trigger indigestion even if they are in column one. Food sensitivities may be an issue for you. For more information on, them go to Chapter Three. SUPPLEMENTS FOR DYSPEPSIA Aloe Vera Juice Aloe vera juice is very healing to the gastrointestinal tract." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Some people take a digestive supplement that contains bromelain and papain which are made from pineapple and papaya, respectively. Papain helps to dissolve protein. It helps with heartburn, appetite and ulcers. Papain is not suitable to those who use anti-coagulant drugs and have cystic fibrosis. Bromelain is a protein digesting enzyme that is useful for other conditions such as an anti-inflammatory, irritable bowel syndrome, gout and parasites. Typical dosage is 500 mgs with each meal. However, both bromelain and papain may be purchased together in one pill." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "For example, papaya and pineapple have natural enzymes that aid in digestion. Raw potato and cabbage juice are said to heal the lining of the stomach and reduce acid. Eat foods mostly from column one from the chart in Chapter Three. These foods are lower fat and low glycemic which help keep you healthy overall. Avoid foods that trigger indigestion even if they are in column one. Food sensitivities may be an issue for you. For more information go to Chapter Four. SUPPLEMENTS FOR GASTRITIS Aloe Vera Juice Aloe vera juice is very healing to the gastrointestinal tract." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"If heartburn develops, chew one to three papaya tablets or eat fresh papaya for quick relief. HEMORRHOIDS These inflamed veins in the rectum can be painful and often bleed. Keep bowel movements regular to prevent straining on the toilet, which worsens hemorrhoids. Get at least 25 grams (g) of fiber in your daily diet. In addition to eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, add unprocessed wheat bran to soups, stews and salads.. .or take a fiber tablet. Be sure to drink eight to 10 glasses of water daily—otherwise, fiber can be constipating." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"I then tried the same thing with oranges and grapefruits because I'd been on vacation in Jamaica where, for breakfast, I ate papaya and pineapple and mangos and grapefruit and oranges. Nothing happened. I can eat all the oranges and apples and want, as long as they're organic. My body is sensitive to pesticides. I told this story to Dr. Lendon Smith, who educated me further. "It may not be only the pesticide," he said. "Pesticides are disbursed in the mist of solvents and detergents, both of which are actually more allergenic than the pesticide itself." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"In those cases I suggested that they eat fresh papaya, and add fresh pineapple and fresh mango for variety. These same foods make the adjustment to a regular diet easier. In extreme cases, people coming off the cleanse could tolerate no fruit at all, and could only consume vegetable soup broth for a few days. Day 3 Have fresh orange juice in the morning and eat fruit salad for lunch. I make a dressing with a bit of orange juice, pineapple chunks, and papaya slices in the blender, to top the fruit salad. Enjoy fruit or (uncooked) vegetable salad in the evening." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"A bowl of bananas and papaya sat on the counter for easy access, and everything else—beans, onions, garlic, greens, corn, which all required preparation—remained out of sight. Cheese and tomatoes were the only things in her refrigerator. She had no packaged or processed foods; everything required preparation except the fresh fruit. Panchita still cooked on a wood-burning fogdn, the traditional Chorotega clay oven that looks a bit like a wide-mouthed volcano atop a wooden platform. Elizabeth and I silently watched as Panchita prepared the food." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

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