Oct 13 ā¢ Food is Medicine
š„ Pawpaw ā Papaya: Why This Native Superfruit Deserves Its Own Spotlight
Think youāve tried every superfruit? Think again. The pawpaw isnāt papayaās cousināitās a creamy, custard-like native of the eastern U.S. thatās been hiding in plain sight.
š Myth Check:
Papaya = tropical import.
Pawpaw = forest-foraged, protein-packed powerhouse.
šæ Why Pawpaw Pops:
- Tastes like banana + mango + vanilla pudding
- High in vitamin C, magnesium, and antioxidants
- Surprisingly rich in protein for a fruit
- Grows wild in temperate zonesāno tropical passport required
š Where to Find It:
Donāt expect it at big-box stores. Look for pawpaw at:
- Farmers markets in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
- Regional co-ops and organic grocers
- Or grow your own from seeds or seedlings
Have you spotted pawpaw in the wild? Drop your tips, pics, and pawpaw lore below. Letās give this forgotten fruit the fame it deserves!
šø Bonus: Share your best pawpaw pics.
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š„ Pawpaw ā Papaya: Why This Native Superfruit Deserves Its Own Spotlight
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