Guavas or amrood is blessed with many nutrients by nature. Originally found in South America, this fruit was presumably brought to India by the Portuguese. Guava is filled with Vitamin C, antioxidants, carotene, and potassium. Guava has the same amount of potassium as a banana. It contains around 80 percent of water and this is helpful in keeping you hydrated.
Let’s take a look at its many health benefits in the section below:
A)Improves Vision
Guava is not delectable but also loaded with Vitamin A, which helps in keeping your eyes healthy and improves vision. Guava can slow down macular degeneration and cataracts.
B)Diabetic-Friendly Fruit
Guava is a good source of fiber and possesses a low Glycemic Index, making it diabetic friendly. How it helps is that-while the low Glycemic Index inhibits a sudden spike in sugar levels, the fiber content ensures the sugar levels are well regulated. Therefore, it is recommended to be one of the best fruit to be consumed by diabetics and for those looking to prevent diabetes.
C)Promotes Skin Health
The vitamin C in guava is responsible for the production of collagen, the main protein in your skin. Vitamin C provides antioxidant benefits to your skin and protects against age-related skin decline and UV-induced photodamage.
D)Improves Immunity
Guavas contain four times the Vitamin C content present in oranges. Vitamin C helps in improving your immunity and thus keeps your body healthy and protects it from pathogens that cause infections.
E)Lowers the Risk of Cancer
Guava contains vitamin C, quercetin, lycopene, and other polyphenols, which act as antioxidants. The antioxidants fight the free radicals and the damage caused by them lowering the risk of cancer. Guava also inhibits the growth of cancerous cells of breasts and helps in lowering the risk of prostate cancer.
F)Helps in Treating Constipation
Guava contains high amounts of dietary fiber when compared to other fruits. One guava contains 12 percent of fiber intake making it highly beneficial for digestive health and healthy bowel movements. Also, guava seeds, when ingested whole or chewed, act as excellent laxatives.
G)Supports Weight Control
Weight loss and weight management experts often advise the inclusion of more fruits and vegetables in our diets. Fruits like guava provide important vitamins and minerals for relatively few calories and also provide fiber which can help boost satiety.
H)Good for Pregnant Mothers
Guavas contain Folic acid, or Vitamin B-9, which is recommended for pregnant mothers since it can help in developing the baby’s nervous system and protect the newborn from neurological disorders.
I)Good for Brain
Guavas are also rich in vitamins such as B6 and B3, also known as pyridoxine and niacin respectively. These two vitamins help improve blood circulation to the brain, relax the nerves, and stimulate cognitive function.
J)Improves Hormonal Function
Copper, present in guava, helps in the production and absorption of hormones. This property helps in improving the function of your endocrine system especially thyroid glands which is responsible for the way in which you metabolize food, use energy, etc.
K)Relieves Stress
With magnesium present in the fruit, guava helps relax the muscles and nerves in the body. So, after a long day’s work or a tiring workout session, indulging in some guava will not only relieve you of stress but also give your system a good energy boost.
L)Promotes Heart Health
Guava contains potassium and eating the fruit improves the balance of sodium and potassium in the body. This helps in regulating the blood pressure. The fruit also helps in reducing the bad cholesterol and triglycerides levels thereby lowering the risk of heart disease.
