A Healthy You
Health Benefits of Guava
Guava is a powerhouse of nutrients. It is a a good source of energy, dietary fiber, and vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, thiamine, and riboflavin. It also contains essential minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and potassium.
One of the most important benefits of adding guava to your diet is its ability to inhibit the growth and metastasis of cancerous cells. This fruits helps boost the immune system. High level of dietary fiber in it helps lower blood glucose levels in the body. Guava is an extremely good source of vitamin A, which is well known as a booster for vision health. It can help slow down the appearance of cataracts, macular degeneration and improve the overall health of the eyes. Guava helps reduce cholesterol in the blood and prevents it from thickening and thereby reduces blood pressure. Guava has astringent properties that help treat a number of digestive disorders like diarrhea and dysentery. Guava is one of the richest sources of dietary fiber among fruits and its seeds serve as excellent laxatives.
