7 - Amazing Health Benefits of Guavas

Guavas are a very common type of fruit but are often neglected because of their hardness & presence of seeds. Guava has been hailed as one of the super fruits due to the numerous health benefits it offers. It indeed is a powerhouse of nutrients.

Guava Synoarly called ‘Amrood‘ in Hindi,

 ‘Jaamapandu‘ in Telugu,

‘Koiya Pazham‘ in Tanyms are

Guavas, populmil,

‘Nattu Peraka‘ in Malayalam,

 ‘Jam phal‘ in Gujarati,

‘Peru‘ in Marathi,

‘Amrud‘ in Punjabi and ‘Peyara‘ in Bengali.

This humble fruit is extraordinarily rich in vitamin C, lycopene and antioxidants that are beneficial for skin. Guavas are also rich in manganese which helps the body to absorb other key nutrients from the food that we eat. Guavas contain folate, a mineral which helps promote fertility. The potassium in guavas helps normalise blood pressure levels as well. In fact, a banana and a guava contain almost the same amount of potassium. Since it contains about 80% of water it helps keep your skin hydrated.

Guava juice is proven to be a good remedy to cure Flu. Frequent weather condition change, low immunity can cause air-borne diseases like flu. Flu cases always rise during the rainy season. Flu can easily be cured by your own body’s immune system. Vitamin C is the most essential nutrient that can fight off flu-causing viruses and boost the immune system. Guava juice is the best way to get vitamin C from the natural source.

7 - Guava Amazing Health Benefits are as under:

Immunity Booster:

Guavas are a fantastic way to get this nutrient, as they're one of the richest food sources of vitamin C.

Guavas are one of the richest sources of vitamin C.

Yes it’s true. Guavas contain 4 times the vitamin C content present in oranges. Vitamin C helps improve immunity and protects you against common infections and pathogens. 

Helpful in Diabetes:

Guavas prevent the development of diabetes due to rich fibre content and low glycamic index. While the low glycemic index inhibits a sudden spike in sugar levels, the fibre content ensures the sugar levels are well regulated. Fiber is important for lowering blood sugar level.

Eye Health Improvement:

Guava is well known as a booster for vision health due to the presence of Vitamin A. It can not only prevent degradation of eyesight, but even improve eyesight. It can help slow down the appearance of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Keep your Heart Healthy.

Potassium in guavas helps normalize blood pressure levels. A banana and a guava contain almost the same amount of potassium. Guavas also help lower the levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol (LDL), which contribute to the development of heart disease. This magical fruit improves levels of the good cholesterol (HDL). It improves the sodium and potassium balance in our body

Guava is high in potassium content. It is important to up your potassium intake when you are trying to lose weight as it helps in increasing muscle mass and burning more fat. One guava contains 688 mg of this mineral; that is 63% more than what you get from a banana!

Helps in Constipation and Good for Digestive System:

Guavas are rich in fibers. Due to this reason, it is good for cleansing the digestive system and maintaining free bowel movement. The more your system stays clean, the happier you will be from inside.

Guava Juice is a best way to treat constipation and diarrhea. As per the above mentioned point, guava can shrink and contract any open tissues in the body. This helps to shrink the canals of the active intestine and stabilizes it. Constipation can be cured by the consumption of guava juice, as it is filled with fiber. This is useful to excrete impacted feces. Consume guava juice before the breakfast for best results.

Glowing Skin:

All you have to do is mash some guava flesh with an egg yolk and apply it on your face. Rinse off after 20 minutes with warm water. When used once or twice a week, this scrub will remove dead cells from your skin and lighten your complexion. Guavas are also a great source of Vitamin K, which helps get rid of skin discoloration, dark circles, redness and acne irritation.

Cancer :

Guava juice can be a useful remedy to decrease the cancer cell development. One of the most vital nutrients is found in guava, known as Lycopene. This is a powerful antioxidant, which helps your body to get rid of the harmful free radicals that lead to cancer.

“Lycopene, quercetin, vitamin C and other polyphenols act as potent antioxidants which neutralise free radicals generated in the body, preventing the growth of cancer cells. Guavas have shown to be widely successful in reducing prostate cancer risk and also inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells since it is rich in lycopene”, says Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja.

Written by Chandan Shrivastav 15 Feb 2018