Health Benefits of Guava

Guava is a tropical fruit which is a storehouse of various nutrients, it is commonly known as Amrood or Peru. When we talk about guava, I am sure many of us have a memory of our travel diaries when we stop at a local fruit vendor and have guavas sprinkled with chaat masala, sounds mouthwatering, isn’t it? Guava is also used in preparing yummy jams, jellies, pickles and used in cooking as one of the ingredients. No doubt our ancestors made such good use of this humble fruit.

It is considered as one of the super fruits due to the numerous health benefits it offers. Guava is a rich source of vitamin B, A, E and extraordinarily rich in Vitamin C, Lycopene and antioxidants, which are beneficial for the skin. It is also rich in manganese which helps the body to absorb other key nutrients from the food we eat.

Let’s know 8 important benefits of guava.

1. IMMUNITY BOOSTER: Did you know guava is one of the richest sources of vitamin C? Yes, it is true, Guava contains 4 times the vitamin C present in oranges. Vitamin C helps improves immunity and protects against infection and pathogens.

2. REDUCES RISK OF CANCER: Vitamin C, lycopene and other polyphenols in guava act as a potent antioxidant which fights free radicals in the body preventing the growth of cancer cells. Studies have revealed that vitamin C tricks cancer tumours into killing themselves. Guava especially aids in the treatment of breast and prostate cancer.

3. FRIENDLY FOR DIABETES: Guavas are rich in dietary fibres and also has a low glycemic index which makes it a diabetic friendly snack option. The fibre helps in lowering blood sugar and blood cholesterol.

4. PROMOTES FERTILITY: Guava contains a good amount of folate which has fertility promoting properties. It contains folate and Vitamin B-9 which can help in the development of the fetus and protects newborn from neurological disorders.

5. STRESS BUSTER: Guava is rich in magnesium which has many benefits, one of which is it helps to relax the muscles and nerves of the body. It can be a great snack and certainly what you need to relax and combat stress and give yourself a good energy boost.

6. IMPROVES BRAIN FUNCTION: Guava contains Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6, which improves blood circulation to the brain. Guava stimulates the cognitive functions and helps to sharpen your focus.

7. EXCELLENT SKINCARE PROPERTIES: The abundance of Vitamin C, Vitamin A and antioxidants like carotene and lycopene enhances skin firmness, delays ageing and protects skin from damage. A guava a day keeps you young in many ways!

8. PROMOTE WEIGHT LOSS: Looking for weight loss food, guava is just the right fruit to go to without compromising your intake of proteins, Vitamins, and fibre. It helps you in your weight loss by regulating your metabolism. Since it is rich in fibre, has a low number of digestible carbohydrates and low in sugar as compared to other fruits, Guava makes a great snack which also satisfies the appetite making you feel full.

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