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Know whether you can consume papaya seeds ?

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Papaya is the one of the most loved foods for its delicious flavour and nutrient profile. But unfortunately still there are people who often discard it seeds and favour only fresh. Seems like they do not realise that seeds are not only developed, also highly nutritious. Papaya seeds have a variety of essential micro nutrients. These are especially high in polyphenols and flavonoids, those act as antioxidants and promote good health. Moreover, papaya seeds are just packed with good amount of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. Addition, it will also supply a good amount of fibre that will help in reducing blood pressure, cholesterol levels and optimising digestion. So now have a look on potential health benefits of using papaya seeds regularly. • Act as anti fungal and bacterial protection. Several scientific studies show that papaya seeds can destroy certain types of fungi and parasites. During one test tube study, it was found that papaya seed extracts was effective against three str...