Adding fermented foods to your diet has many health benefits, including making food more digestible, increasing vitamin and enzyme content of the food and increasing good bacteria in your digestive tract. They are very easy to prepare at home. An easy and delicious way to get fermented foods is by making this pineapple papaya chutney recipe, which is an adaptation of recipes in Nourishing Traditions.

Pineapple and papaya are delicious tropical fruits. Pineapple is rich in manganese, fiber, vitamin C and B vitamins. Papaya is rich in carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium and phosphorus. Both fruits contain powerful digestive enzymes. Bromelain (in pineapple) and papain (in papaya) are very helpful in breaking down protein. Many people know that you should not put pineapple in gelatin molds. Ever wonder why? Pineapple actually breaks down the gelatin protein which causes the gel effect to fail. Papain is often used commercially as a meat tenderizer. Both fruits are terrific accompaniments to any protein to help with digestion.

These enzymes make this dish a wonderful condiment to pair with any meat dish. It also makes a wonderful salsa with chips or a Mexican meal.

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