We all have seen
guava in the market. Also, everybody thinks that guava is just any
ordinary fruit. Guava is very beneficial for our health. Let us know more about
guava.
Guava is a
seasonal fruit cultivated mostly in the tropical climate. When guava is ripe, it
has a yellow, green, and maroon color. It has white or maroon flesh and has a small hard seed enveloped in its soft, sweet pulp. There are different types
of guava like apple guava, yellow-fruited cherry guava, red apple guava, and strawberry
guava. You can eat raw guava or in the form of jam, juice, and jellies.
Guava is the
the powerhouse of the nutrients. Studies have shown that guava is rich in dietary
fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This fruit contains vitamin A, vitamin C vitamin
E. Moreover, it is a good source of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium,
sodium, and zinc.
BENEFITS OF GUAVA
RELIEVES CONSTIPATION
Guava is rich
source of dietary fiber and its seed contain laxatives. This helps in the
formation of healthy bowel movements, and keep your intestinal tract in
top-notch health. Your overall health depends upon the digestion system. Guava
can help you with the constipation problem.
CONTROL DIABETES
Guava can help
the patients suffering from diabetes. They contain a high level of dietary fiber,
which is beneficial for lowering blood glucose levels in the body. In simple
words, guava helps you to prevent type 2 diabetes.
RELIEF FROM COLD AND COUGH
Guava contains
vitamin C and iron, which helps prevent or colds and viral
infections. Avoid drinking water immediately after eating guava as it may lead
to a sore throat.
IMPROVES EYESIGHT
Guava is a good
source of Vitamin A and is known as a booster for vision health. It improves
eyesight. It helps to slow down the appearance of cataracts and macular
degeneration. Even though guavas have less vitamin A in comparison to carrots
but still they are a good source of the nutrients.
HELPFUL DURING PREGNANCY
Guava contains
folic acid, or vitamin B-9, which is beneficial for pregnant women. It helps in the development of the baby's nervous system and protects the newborn from neurological
disorders. You can eat guava for your newborn baby's health.
WEIGHT LOSS
Guava is very
helpful for weight loss. It contains fiber and digestible carbohydrates. It
regulates metabolism and promotes the absorption of nutrients. Guava satisfies the
appetite very easily and helps you during the process of weight loss.
GOOD FOR SKIN
Guava is helpful
for skin problems. They are rich in vitamin A; vitamin C. Guava also
contains antioxidants like carotene and lycopene, which is helpful for the protection
of skin from wrinkles. Consume guava in a day to get wrinkle-free skin.
Scrubbing guava with egg yolks for 20 minutes in a week can prevent you from
dark circles, redness and acne irritation.
OTHER BENEFITS
- Guava helps to strengthen the immune system and digestive system.
- It also helpful in dysentery, and scurvy.
- Guava helps you to increase energy.
- Prevent the risk of cancer.
- Guava leaves are helpful for the cure of toothaches, swollen gums and oral ulcers.
- Guava leaves are used for the preparation for herbal medicine for several health issues.
FINAL WORDS
Make sure you
eat fresh and ripe guava. Consume the guava only after washing. You can consume
as much as the guava you want. There are no side effects of consuming guava but
don't drink water immediately after eating guava.
