Papaya
Nutrition
Health and nutrition benefits of papaya.
Papayas are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins,folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium and magnesium; and fiber.
Together, the nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and provides protection against colon cancer. In Addition, papaya cotains the enzyme, papain, a powerful digestive aid that heals serious stomach disorders and is used to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies.
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Tips for selecting
To know when a maradol papaya is ripe and ready to eat, it should lightly give to a gentle squeeze and the skin should look smooth.
Ripening
Tips for ripening
When papaya is not ripe, keep it between 70ºF and 80ºF until it reaches full color (stage 4). To naturally accelerate its ripening process, papaya should be completely wrapped in paper and left at room temperature until it reaches full color.
Pineapple
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Nutrition
Health and nutrition benefits of pineapple.
Pineapples contain high amounts of manganese, Vitamins B and C, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. These vitamins and minerals aid in bone strength, digestion, immune system support and benefit anti-inflammatory reactions in the body.
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Tips for selecting
Select a pineapple that smells faintly sweet and has bright green leaves means, as this means it has ripened.
Ripening
Tips for ripening
Try to select a pineapple that is already ripe, since they stop ripening when harvested. Keep fresh pineapples at room temperature and store in the fridge after cutting.
Mango
Nutrition
Health and nutrition benefits of mango.
Mangos are a rich source for Vitamin A and C, antioxidants, fiber and polyphenols.These nutrients help strengthen the immune system, improve skin and hair health as well as supporting eye care.
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Tips for selecting
Keep unripe mangos at room temperature until they reach their full, yellow color. Once at this stage, they can be refrigerated.
Ripening
Tips for ripening
When selecting a mango, it should be soft when slightly pressed. If you aren’t planning on eating your mango soon, choose a firmer fruit.
Lime
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Nutrition
Health and nutrition benefits of lime.
Limes contain large amounts of Vitamin C, antioxidants, flavonoids and other phytonutrients. These nutrients help preventing several types of cancers, as well as having antioxidant and antibiotic effects in your body, improving the immune system.
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Tips for selecting
A ripe lime will be of green color, have a strong smell. Try to pick heavier limes as this means they have more juice inside.
Ripening
Tips for storing
Keep limes stored together at room temperature or in the fridge so they can keep fresh for a longer time.