Papaya Smoothie Recipes

The Sweet Tropical Treat - Papaya Smoothie

For a sweet tropical treat that can support weight loss and promote digestive health, reach for some papaya smoothie recipes. Papayas are the only food that is known to contain papain, an enzyme which aids in the digestion of protein and cleans out the colon. Therefore, smoothie recipes made with this fruit speed up weight loss efforts and may even help to prevent colon cancer. Papaya smoothie recipes also help protect the eyes because papaya contains significant amounts of lutein and zeaxanthin, and they lower the risk of prostate cancer because they have a high concentration of lycopene. Other important vitamins in smoothie recipes made with papaya are vitamin C, folate and potassium.

Papayas are available year round at markets across the world, and their flavor is perfect for either summer or winter. When selecting papayas to use in your smoothie recipes, choose fruit that is at least partly yellow, gives slightly when pressed, and has smooth skin that is free from bruises. Once you have found the perfect fruit, remove the peeling before you use it in any papaya smoothie recipes. You may also want to scoop out the seeds; they are edible, but they are peppery and have a slightly bitter flavor.