Guavas have many health benefits. They are high in vitamins C and A and contain antioxidants that are good for vision, skin health, and cancer prevention. Guavas also aid digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels, making them beneficial for weight loss and diabetes. Their anti-inflammatory properties can help with conditions like toothaches and coughs as well. Overall, guavas are a nutritious fruit that can improve many aspects of health.

1. Health Benefits
of Guava By Allah
Dad Khan

2.  Guavas are found in the tropics, and invoke images of vacations,
summer parties and island life, but this tasty fruit is more than a
celebratory food.This fruit is bursting with healthy vitamins and
minerals and can be used to treat many serious ailments. You can
recognize guavas by their yellow, green or maroon skins and creamy
white or pink pulp.

3.  Nutritive Value
Guava is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. A guava contains
approximately five times more Vitamin C than an orange. It also
possesses vitamins A and B and is also rich in Calcium, Nicotinic Acid,
Phosphorous, Potassium, Iron, Folic Acid, Fiber, etc.Nutritive Value of
Guava: per 100 gms.
 Vitamin A: 250 I.U.
 Vitamin B: Thiamine .07 mg.
 Niacin: 1.2 mg.
 Vitamin C: 302 mg.
 Calcium: 30 mg.
 Phosphorus: 29 mg.
 Carbohydrates: 17.1 gm.
 Protein: 1.0 gm.
 Calories: 70.

6.  Guava is a winning fruit for its many great benefits. If you’re trying to lose
weight, guavas are not a fruit you need to give up. In fact, this snack-sized fruit
can satisfy your appetite while adding few calories, low amounts of
carbohydrates and no cholesterol to your diet. And, compared to other fruit,
adds a low dose of sugar. Guavas also offer a great source of vitamins, proteins,
roughage, fibers and minerals. For lean people trying to gain weight, this fruit
is also beneficial as it promotes the healthy absorption of nutrients and its
substantial nutrients regulate one’s metabolism.

9.  Guavas are hypoglycemic and rich in fiber, which helps reduce blood pressure. Dietary
fibers maintain the blood’s fluidity and prevent it from thickening, which can worsen
blood pressure. Foods lacking in fiber (for example refined flour) increase blood pressure
because they convert to sugar more quickly. This can help fight or even prevent diabetes.
The fiber regulates the sugar being absorbed by the body and the risk of both high spikes
and drops in the body’s insulin and glucose levels is reduced.

12.  Helps improve vision: Even though, guavas are not as rich in Vitamin
A as carrots, they still are still a very good source of the nutrient.
Vitamin A helps keep your eyes in good condition, and also helps
improve your vision. Night blindness is one of the diseases associated
with a Vitamin A deficiency.

13.  : Free radical damage to the skin can trigger wrinkle formation and
early ageing. Guavas being rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A and
antioxidants like lycopene and carotene helps protects your skin from
wrinkles and fine lines, thus making you look younger. Old-age is a
certainty in everyone’s life, and eating a guava every day can at least
prolong the process

14.  Good for diabetics: The anti-diabetic effect of guavas
has been mentioned long back in Chinese medicine. A
study published in Am J Chin Med showed that 1 g/kg
guava juice significantly reduced sugar levels in
diabetic patients. The study suggested that guavas
improve as well as prevent the development
of diabetes. Apart from the insulin-like activity that
guavas possess, their rich fibre content and low
glycaemic index makes them extremely good for
diabetic patients as well. While fibre content ensures
the sugar levels are well regulated, low glycemic index
inhibits a sudden spike in sugar levels

16.  : Guavas contain folic acid, or vitamin B-9, which is
recommended for pregnant women since it can help in
developing the baby’s nervous system and protect the
newborn from neurological disorders

17.  Helps you relax: Magnesium present in guavas helps
in relaxing your nerves and muscles. In today’s
stressful times, consuming a guava to combat stress
and relax is certainly a good idea

18.  Beats toothache: Guava leaves can be consumed as
an excellent home remedy for toothache. They have a
potent anti-inflammatory action and a powerful
healing and antibacterial ability that fights infection
and kills germs

19.  Guavas are hypoglycemic and rich in fiber, which helps reduce blood pressure.
Dietary fibers maintain the blood’s fluidity and prevent it from thickening,
which can worsen blood pressure. Foods lacking in fiber (for example refined
flour) increase blood pressure because they convert to sugar more quickly. This
can help fight or even prevent diabetes. The fiber regulates the sugar being
absorbed by the body and the risk of both high spikes and drops in the body’s
insulin and glucose levels is reduced.

20.  The abundant astringent (substances that contract body tissue)
makeup of raw guava and guava leaves helps loosen the bowels and can
reduce the symptoms of diarrhea and gastroenteritis. Being highly
alkaline, the guavas act as a disinfectant, removing excess mucus from
the intestines and inhibiting microbial growth. For these reasons,
guavas can also be used to treat dysentery. The guavas’ plentiful supply
of vitamin C, carotenoids and potassium can also boost your digestive
system.

21.  Thyroid health
 A good substance for regulating the thyroid’s
metabolism is copper, which guavas have plenty of.
The thyroid glands regulate important hormones and
organ system functions, which helps maintain a
healthy balance in your body.

23.  Healthy brains
 Also present in guavas are high amounts of vitamins
B3 and B6. These both have benefits for the health of
your brain. B3, which is also called niacin, is known to
help increase blood flow and stimulate cognitive
function, while B6 helps preserve normal nerve
function.

24.  Guava is your best source for vitamin C. In fact it has
four times the amount of Vitamin C found in oranges,
which are regarded as the go-to food for this vitamin.
The concentration of vitamin C can prevent scurvy, a
disease caused by a deficiency of this vitamin.

25.  The seeds of guavas, either ingested whole or chewed, are excellent
laxatives. In addition to the fruits' substantial amount of dietary fiber,
guavas are advantageous for treating constipation. These two sources
cleanse your intestines and excretory system and help your body retain
water, helping you achieve healthy bowel movements. Frequently
snacking on guavas, then, can be beneficial for proper digestion

26.  Drinking the juice of guavas and fresh guava fruit helps in fighting colds and
coughs. The astringent quality can lessen mucus, disinfect the respiratory tract,
throat, and lungs and reduce microbial activity. The substantial amounts of
iron and vitamin C in guavas also help treat viral infections. It’s advised to
avoid eating overly ripe guavas when you have a cold or cough as they can
actually aggravate them

27.  The considerable quantities of vitamin A in guavas are
extremely beneficial for the health of your vision. This
helps slow down macular degeneration, the growth of
cataracts and even improve one’s eyesight degradation
once it has begun.

28.  Guava is also valuable in your diet as a preventative measure against cancerous
growths and metastasis. The high levels of an antioxidant called lycopene has
been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and inhibit the growth of
breast cancer cells. Guava leaf oil is another anti-proliferative extract from the
guava plant that has proven effective in reducing cancer growth.

29.  Guavas are also fantastic at improving skin texture and keeping your skin
looking fresh. Guavas are full of astringents, particularly in fresh fruit and the
leaves of the plant. If you rinse your skin with a guava decoction, the fruit can
tone and tighten areas of loose skin. Eating the fruit also provides a rich source
of vitamins A, B, C, as well as potassium, which are excellent antioxidants and
detoxifiers. They can keep your skin glowing, prevent premature aging and
wrinkles, and can speed up the healing process of wounds.