Health Benefits Of Guava

Guava is a fruit which is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. It contains all essential nutrients good for health.

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Why guava is important for health?

Guava is rich in vitamins and minerals. It cures many diseases.

Many people don't know its importance and nutritional values. The nutritional facts, benefits of guava are clearly examined below.

Facts of guava

• Guava tree also possess flowers that are white in colour.

  

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• The life span of guava tree is nearly 40 years.

• It has white, yellow, pink or red coloured flesh.

• 100 to 500 miniature seeds are present in the middle of the guava's flesh.

• The name "superfruit" is given to guava.

Nutritional facts of guava

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Guava is rich in vitamin C. It is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties.

Benefits of guava on health

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Diabetes type 2

Guava leaves are a good source of insulin resistance. It maintains the glucose level of the person after a meal. Thus it is a good source to control blood glucose level in type 2 diabetes people.

Menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps can be reduced by intake of guava leaves.

Blood pressure

Antioxidant present in guava reduces high blood pressure. Therefore it is suitable for high bp.

Cancer

It inhibits the further growth of cancer cells in our body. SERMs are drugs used to treat cancer by the doctors. The function of the drug is similarly present in guava leaves. That is why it inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Improves brain function

Vitamin B6 is a nutrient that is correlated with brain and nerve function. Vitamin B3 plays a role in proper blood flow and cognitive function of brain and nerve. These two vitamins are present in guava as well. By this way, it improves brain function.

Relief from cold and cough

Guava has antimicrobial and astringent properties. These properties fight against pathogens and avoid cold and cough.

Weight loss

Guava has less sugar compared to other fruits. It also has all the essential vitamins needed for health. Intake of guava do not increase weight and do not compromise nutrients. Thus it is suitable for dieting.

Eyesight

Vitamin A is rich in guava. Cataracts, macular degeneration are reduced. Thus overall health of the eye is improved.

Dental care

Toothaches, swollen gums and oral ulcers can be treated by using the juices of guava leaves.

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Benefits of guava for skin

Complexion

Guava improves our complexion. Add egg yolk and guava leaves and mash them. Apply on your face and dry for 20 minutes. After washing, you will observe a change in your complexion because guava removes your dead skin and refreshes the skin.

Protection from ageing

Guava fruit and guava leaves are very good for healthy skin. It removes wrinkles as well as scars. It contains all the nutrients and minerals which serves as an age miracle to the skin.

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Cures skin diseases

It cures several skin diseases including skin irritation, redness and skin allergies. This is possible because it is rich in vitamin C and K.

Benefits of guava for hair

Hair loss

Vitamin C is required to prevent hair loss. It is rich in guava. Water infused with guava leaves prevents loss of hair and adds nourishment to the roots and scalp.

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Healthy and shiny hair

Guava leaves are rich in vitamin B and C. In addition to this, it also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties. Thus, it reduces dandruff and gives a shining and healthy hair.

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Hair split ends

Guava leaves are also treated to cure split ends. Add some honey to the mashed guava leaves and apply over the hair, let it dry for 20 minutes. It should be applied especially at the tip of the hair. Follow the above procedure on a regular basis to get rid of hair split ends.

Who should eat guava?

• People who have constipation problems can eat at least one guava every day.

• Person with high blood pressure and high-fat content can eat guava.

• Person with type 2 diabetes must eat guava.

• Person with less immunity must also eat guava since it is rich in vitamin C.

Who should not eat guava?

• Person suffering from diarrhoea should not eat guava since it resolves the problem of constipation.

• Overconsumption of guava is not good for health. Since it causes bloating and flatulence. So eat one guava a day.

• A person maintaining potassium and fibre content should not eat guava as it increases potassium and fibre content.

Limitations of guava

• Overconsumption of guava is not suitable for our health.

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women can eat guava after consulting the doctor.

Is guava could be eaten during night time?

Yes, it can be eaten during the day as well as night time. Because it has very very less defects on health. Defects of guava comes to picture when it is eaten too much. Otherwise, it is suitable to be eaten at any time.

Medicinal usage of guava

• Guava leaves used in medicines for diabetes type 2, blood pressure.

• For weight loss, guava leaf tea is used.

• Bacterial infections are reduced by guava.

• Constipation is treated by intake of guava seeds.

Tips for usage of guava

• Guava can be eaten naturally without the addition of salt and chilli powder.

• Wash the fruit thoroughly and then eat.

• It can also be made as jelly for kids.

  

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• Guava juice is also recommended.

• Guava salad is another way of eating guava.

• Best ice cream for hot summer is poached pink guava ice cream.

  

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Thus guava is extremely good and best fruit for human health. That is why it is called as "superfruit".