The Great Wonders of Guava

 

 

 

Guava is a fruit that is rich in many high profile nutrients. Guava is packed with a multitude of hard, tiny seeds at the centre. It is a seasonal, tropical fruits that are widely sold in local markets and super markets across the country. Apart from their sweet flavour and lovely intense aroma, guavas are also known for their nutrition and many health benefits. This delicious fruit is low in calories and fats but carries several vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant poly-phenolic and flavonoid compounds that play a pivotal role in the prevention of cancers, aging, infections, and many other diseases. Guava fruit is also an excellent source of vitamin-C. The flesh that is just underneath its outer thick skin contains exceptionally higher levels of vitamin C than its inner creamy pulp. Studies showed that regular consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps human body develop resistance against infectious agents causing harmful free radicals from the body. Further, it is required for collagen synthesis within the body. Collagen is one of the chief structural proteins in the human body required for maintaining integrity of blood vessels, skin, organs, and bones. Therefore, the consumption of this great fruit is important for our overall wellbeing. Here are four great health benefits of Guava.

 

 Reduce Blood Pressure: Guava fruit is a very rich source of potassium. It contains more potassium than other fruits. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps in controlling heart rate and blood pressure.  

Improves your Vision: Guavas are extremely good sources of vitamin-A, and is well known as a booster for good vision. It helps slow down the appearance of cataracts, and it improves general health of the eyes. It does not only prevent degradation of eyesight, but even an improvement in eyesight once it has begun to degrade.

 

 

 

 

Help Patients with Diabetes:  The high level of dietary fibre content in guava helps to regulate the absorption of sugar by the body, which decreases the chances of major spikes and drops in insulin and glucose in the body. Research has shown that consuming guava can help prevent the appearance of type-2 diabetes, according to organicfact.net.  This fruit is a highly rich source of soluble dietary fibre which also makes it a good bulk laxative.

Skin Care: The revelation of our general health is revealed through our skin. Guavas can help improve your skin texture and avoid skin problems more than the best of beauty creams or skin toner gels can do, according to natural food benefits. Well, this is mainly due to the abundance of astringents in its fruits and in leaves. You can benefit from guava fruit by either eating the fruits which helps tighten your muscles apart from your skin, or by washing your skin with the decoction of the leaves. It will tone up and tighten the loosened skin. In addition to the astringents, guava is very-very rich in vitamins-A, B, C and potassium which are very good anti-oxidants and detoxifiers; they keep your skin glowing and free from aging, wrinkles and other disorders.  The fruit is a very good source of important nutrients that the body requires. The compounds are known to have antioxidant properties and therefore essential for optimum health. Studies also suggest that lycopene in pink guavas prevents skin damage from UV rays and offer protection from prostate cancer. Eat lots of guava fruit today and live healthy!

By Rifkatu Yusuf.