Papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain, which helps your body break down and digest proteins. It is also used to tenderize meat. And...papayas are fat free, very low in sodium, cholesterol free, a very good source of fiber, high in vitamin C, and a good source of folate.

Ingredients:
3/4 - 1 cup papaya in cubes
1 cup fat free or lowfat milk, cold
1 tablespoon low-calorie sugar or sugar substitute (optional)
2 ice cubes

 

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a mixer/blender. Mix until uniform and smooth. Ready to serve.

Recipe makes 1 serving, 8 ounces of milk per serving.

Nutritional facts:
140 calories; 0 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 10 g protein; 25 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 130 mg sodium; 275 mg calcium (30% of daily value).

Note: Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk.

See also:
Orange Papaya Shake Break

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