Papaya Perfection: Siddha Doctor's Recommendations for Wellness and Vitality

A concerned reader has asked, "Papaya is a commonly available fruit, that is considered widely healthy. But it has the tendency to increase body heat. How much of papaya is too much of papaya? Are seedless papayas healthy?"

Chennai-based Siddha medicine Doctor Varalakshmi has shared her knowledge about the widely considered nourishing super food papaya.

Those who feel that their body temperature increases after eating papaya, can take 50 ml of milk after eating the fruit. Those who do not like milk can take some palm sugar or country sugar to counter act the increase in body heat.

Can Seedless Fruits Be Eaten?

Always eat papaya fruits that contain seeds. Seedless fruits are artificially induced. Fruits with seeds helps in keeping your body healthy by nourishing.

As far as papaya fruit is concerned, it is better to eat it a little raw than too ripe. Even people with diabetes can take it without having to worry about the increase in sugar level.

How Much Is Too Much?

Papaya contains a lot of nutrients, like vitamin A is abundant in them. Nutrients for liver health and antioxidants are high. Despite all these nutrients , papaya should not be eaten in excess. It is enough to take one big piece and one small piece or you can take a cup of chopped pieces.

A maximum of 100 to 150 grams can be taken. Don't go overboard with it. This fruit is also rich in fibre. It is good for the eyes. Papayas should be avoided when you have heat body or if you have oedema.

When digestion is very low, you should eat less papaya, since it is a complex fibre it will be difficult to digest it. That is, a quantity of 50 grams is sufficient. When the gut is healthy , you can take 100 to 150 grams. You can also replace complex breakfast with just papaya. Though it gives the full benefits when taken in the morning, it can be taken anytime in the morning, afternoon and night.