Papaya for dessert
By G
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
Philippines
March 24, 2026 11:47pm CST
I don’t eat fruits frequently because they’re quite costly, and I sometimes forget to buy them since I don’t consume them as much anymore. However, during my last grocery run, I decided to buy papaya. It has several health benefits, including reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. To be honest, I wasn’t a big fan of its taste before, but I’ve come to love it as I’ve gotten older. Hehe. Do you have a favorite fruit that you love eating after meals?
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Mar
I haven’t had one for a long time because it’s not a common fruit here. Hehe
@thelme55 (79010)
• Germany
29 Mar
I love papaya and it’s one of my favourite fruits. Do you know that you can make a body peeling out of papaya fruits? I have done it when I was in my Philippines home and it was a nice feeling for my skin. I have planted the seeds of papaya in my garden there that is why I don’t have to buy that fruit when I happen to come home when the papayas are plenty for harvesting.
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@thelme55 (79010)
• Germany
31 Mar
@freelancermariagrace Yes, really. Have you bought papaya soap? Papaya can whiten your skin.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
30 Mar
Really? I didn’t know that. We had a papaya tree before, but since we had to renovate the house, they had to remove it. :(
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
2 Apr
Yes, I used to buy papaya soaps to lighten my skin tone, but I stopped buying them. Hehe
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
26 Mar
I love melons and berries too! However, berries are quite expensive here, so I don’t buy them often. And yes, I enjoy them, especially when they’re used to make fruit salad. Hehe
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@JudyEv (379761)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Mar
@freelancermariagrace It looks like you'd need to remove the seeds. I've been them in the shops here.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Mar
Yes, I do. Before eating it, I remove the seeds. I once accidentally ate the seeds, and it wasn’t a pleasant experience. Lol
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
26 Mar
@JudyEv Yes, you really need to remove the seeds. Hehe
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@judithml (422)
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25 Mar
Mine will be either ripe mangoes, or banana. They're cheap when in season. I like pineapples and melons too. I am not fan of papaya either, but I heard it is good for digestion. Btw, have you tried papaya milk drink? Even if I never liked papaya, I enjoyed the milk drink. What you'd do is put some ripe papaya in the blender and just add milk and some water into it if you like and then add some sugar, or honey or any sweetener of your choice, then chill it before you drink. That tastes a lot better.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Mar
Ripe mangoes are delicious, but I don’t eat them often, just like bananas. My preferred fruits are pears, papaya, apples, oranges, and grapes. I also enjoy mangosteen and pomelo, but they’re quite expensive. I haven’t tried papaya milk before, and I might give it a try sometime. Thanks for the suggestion. :)
@Ineeddentures (31579)
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26 Mar
Do you have a favorite fruit that you love eating after meals?
Chicolatet
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@Ineeddentures (31579)
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26 Mar
@freelancermariagrace
Typo I made there lol
Not on purpose haha
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
25 Mar
Yes, I think it’s not widely available. It’s quite challenging to find one. I’m also a big fan of pears!
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@pitsipeahie (5712)
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25 Mar
Though I'd say it isn't my favorite fruit but bananas are what we mostly eat. It's affordable, nutritious and it's everywhere.
