f you suffer from digestive complaints, especially constipation, make sure you include more of papaya in your diet. Papaya contains papain, a protein-digesting enzyme, as well as a number of other active compounds that have been shown to cleanse digestive system and ease constipation. However, note that papain is also concentrated in green unripe papaya. You can add crunchy unripe papaya or ripe papaya to your salads and some subzis, to enjoy their great taste, nutritional wealth, and also keep your bowels in ship-shape.