Papaya

Papayas are mildly sweet, soft, greenish/yellow fruits shaped like large pears, weighing about 1 to 2 pounds. Due to their sweetness, you may wonder whether or not papayas are a healthy choice. Luckily, papayas are high in fiber and loaded with critical nutrients like vitamins C and A. A small serving of papaya (100g) has 43 calories and provides 68% of your daily vitamin C and 32% of your daily vitamin A.

Papayas add versatility to recipes and can be puréed for sweet and savory sauces, soups, or sorbets. Papayas also make for a good marinade, as they have an enzyme called papain which helps tenderize meat by breaking down proteins.