Papaya is a tropical fruit native to Central America that has many beneficial health properties. It has an ovoid shape, the skin is yellow-greenish in color and its interior is full of black, shiny and spicy seeds. It has a very juicy reddish flesh similar to that of melon and a sweet and mild flavor.

In addition, being rich in potassium and having a low sodium content prevents fluid retention, making it a suitable fruit for weight loss.

Among the benefits of papaya are the following:

• The fleshy pulp contains a large amount of water that allows it to act as a diuretic.
• Its high fiber content prevents constipation.
• Its high vitamin content helps strengthen the immune system (the body's defense system against viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites).