Bite into a papaya and you get a treasure trove of nutrients in one tasty fruit.

One cup of papaya contains more vitamin C than an orange, an antioxidant that helps keep the immune system strong and protects cells from damage. It’s also key for healthy skin.

Papaya combined with Greek yogurt in a blender makes an excellent homemade mask that can be applied to the face and leaves skin "glowy, rejuvenated and dewy," wellness writer Candice Kumai told TODAY. It's like a vitamin C serum , plus the fruit contains enzymes that help to take off dead skin cells, she said.

Papaya is also among fruits highest in magnesium , vitamin A and calcium .

At the same time, it's among fruits with the least sugar for a subtle hint of sweetness.

In fact, papaya has a reputation for so many hea

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