Papaya

Derived from the Carica papaya plant, Papaya is an incredibly delicious healthy tropical fruit! Shaped like pears, but comparatively long- they can grow out to about 20 inches, although the ones commonly found are 7 inches in size and weigh about a pound. Papaya has a mild sweet taste-is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and have known to reduce inflammation, fight diseases and keep you looking young. This vitamin-rich fruit is best eaten raw but can be combined with a number of other foods and is popularly used in making salads, desserts, smoothies, and much more!