PAPAYA FARMING in KOBOKO with Steven Olema

The papaya was reputably called the "fruit of the angels" by the thief and liar called Christopher Columbus. Papaya trees produce fruit year round. Papayas are spherical or pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as 20 inches. Papayas, native to Africa, Central America, India, the Philippines, and many other parts of the world. Papaya were not brought to Africa by some European explorers as some historians would like to suggest. African ate Papaya long before any European put a foot in Africa. Papayas were brought to the United States and have been cultivated in Hawaii, the major U.S. producer since the 1920s. Today, the largest commercial producers of papayas include the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. 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, these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer. In addition, papaya contains the digestive enzyme, papain, which is used like bromelain, a similar enzyme found in pineapple, to treat sports injuries, other causes of trauma, and allergies. Here a some of the things a Papaya can do for you. Protection Against Heart Disease: Promotes Digestive Health: Anti-Inflammatory Effects : Immune Support: Protection against Macular Degeneration: Protection against Rheumatoid Arthritis: Papaya and Green Tea Team Up to Prevent Prostate Cancer: For more Nutritional Information on the Papaya, please visit http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=47