Health Benefit of Guava
In many countries, guava is eaten raw, in other countries it’s eaten with a pinch of salt and pepper. It is actually the winter national fruit of Pakistan. In the Philippines, ripe guava is used in cooking sinigang, an indigenous dish. Guava is normally eaten with sweet and sour dried plum powder mixtures. Guava juice is also popular in many countries. The fruit is also used in fruit salads.
Because of its high level of pectin, guavas are extensively used to make candies, preserves, jellies, jams, and marmalades. With such concentration of nutrients, it is no wonder that guava provides immense health benefits. Some of those guava benefits are listed below:
1. Immunity:
Guava is the best source of Vitamin C. The fruit contains 228 mg of Vitamin C that is equal to 338% of RDA needed in the daily diet! Vitamin C is an antioxidant that increases immune system functioning to protect the body against common diseases such as cough, cold, and flu.
2. Anti-tumor Property:
Guava has a good amount of lycopene that is carotenoid phytonutrient. Lycopene has anti-tumor properties and protects from prostate cancer.
Guava is the richest source of antioxidants, phytonutrients, and flavonoid that is proven to protect against cancer. The Vitamin C content of guava protect from oxygen free radicals that are produced due to oxidative stress. Guava is known to protect colon, skin, prostate, stomach, oral cavity, breast, mouth, and lung cancer.
Guava contains a high amount of potassium, which is useful to maintain the proper level of sodium in the body. High potassium is also needed for proper fluid i.e. electrolyte maintenance. Hence, it can maintain high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes.
5. Increases Blood Production:
Guava contains vitamins like Vitamin E, K, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, niacin, folate, and minerals such as copper, manganese and magnesium that help in blood formation. Vitamin C in guava also increases your body’s capacity to absorb more iron.
6. Anti-ageing Properties:
Ageing gracefully is applause worthy. But when your body ages prematurely due to pollution, smoking, UV radiation etc. Your body ages because of the presence of free radicals in the body that is produced due to high oxidative stress from pollution. But, antioxidants present in guava destroy these free radicals and slows down the ageing process.
7. Diabetes:
Guava is rich in dietary fiber, which can reduce the sugar levels in the body and help diabetes patients take control of their health.
8. Heals Inflammation:
Guava, along with Guava leaf extracts, is known to possess anti-inflammatory properties. People suffering from chronic pain can use the fruit and derive benefit from its anti-inflammatory properties.
9. Improves Eye Health:
Guava contains Vitamin A that is known to improve eye health. Due to its high antioxidant content, guava helps protect your eyes from free radicals. Hence, guava can improve vision and protect your eyes from cataract and macular degeneration.
10. Improves Skin Health:
With its Vitamin A content, guava can help in maintaining your skin’s health. This vitamin also nourishes the skin and protects it from free radicals. Guava can be effective to cure skin disease such as acne.
Eat it raw, or use it to make delicious jam – but do make the guava a part of your diet plan. With its healing properties, guava can become your partner in good health.
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