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Now that winter is setting in, papaya makes a perfect dessert or snack-food choice due to its abundant Vitamin C content. Ever wondered how to cut a papaya? Find out how to choose a ripe papaya, plus how to prepare one for eating fresh or cooking with this Papaya How-to Guide. When Christopher Columbus first tasted papaya, he called it the "Fruit of the Angels" - and for good reason. Papaya is naturally sweet and juicy, plus it offers numerous health benefits, from improving digestion to preventing heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and eye disorders. Full of antioxidants, flavoniods, fiber, plus loads of vitamins and minerals, papaya is one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. Enjoy it fresh, or check out the yummy papaya recipes below. (photo by D.Schmidt)

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