Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. Originally published on November 14, 2016.
Almost everyone in America has heard of guava. Many have never tasted one, yet all apples, bananas, and grapes are available. But like other plant-based foods, besides being delicious, this one has its own health benefits, and they’re pretty amazing.
From the myrtle family, guavas are common as shade trees because they grow over 30 feet tall in South and Central America and love warm climates. In Florida, growing taller than 20 feet is recommended because they are invasive.
Guava trees grow in Malaysia, Vietnam, Hawaii, Peru, Mexico, China, India and the extreme southern US. They may have a single stem or many, with small, white fireworks and oval-shaped flowers. or tear-shaped leaves.
In each port (such as “Amrod” in India) with a different name, the external difference is determined by the green, pink or white, round or oval fruits (called berries by botanists). Inside, they are generally one of the same colors, with small, edible brown seeds. The taste is sweet to the palate, similar to both pear and strawberry.
Guavas They are used in desserts and smoothies, as well as in soups and desserts, but what is added determines how good they are for you. Both are formulated to be delicious and healthy and provide remarkable improvement in many ailments and diseases.
And like many other foods, eating them fresh offers extraordinary benefits. Also, unlike other exotic fruits, guavas are rarely sprayed. Pesticides and other chemicals.1
The substances in guavas improve immunity
Guavas contain many nutrients that your body cannot do without. In each 1-cup serving, you get 21% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin A and 20% of potassium (the same amount as a banana) and folate.
As surprising as this is, it’s vitamin C that’s far superior to the rest: each serving provides 628% of this bacteria-buster, so it’s no wonder it fights disease so hard. Guavas are even recommended for dengue fever.2
The same serving size provides 20% of the RDA of folate, which is important for brain health and is critical for ensuring a healthy nervous system in newborns. Those nutritional benefits translate to the prevention and treatment of many diseases by improving immune function.3
Traditional uses for guava for centuries include relief from toothaches and canker sores.4 And when the juice is applied locally, it helps wounds to heal. Guavas are said to treat epilepsy and convulsions and reduce seizures.
Guavas improve skin, fight coughs and colds
The astrocytes found in guavas, especially the unripe fruits, can help treat acne and smooth the appearance of your skin. This benefit comes from both eating them and using the emulsion of the pulp, juice and leaves to tighten, tone and cleanse your skin.5
In fact, research shows that guavas work better for this purpose than the leading lotions, creams, and potions. Guavas prevent wrinkles and reduce other signs of aging as well as remove dead skin cells and brighten your complexion.6
Primarily vitamins A, B and C pass through these benefits along with potassium as they all have antioxidant properties. Vitamin C combined with biotin also resolves hair loss. One factor in traditional treatments is vitamin C. Cough and cold Mexico, South America, and India relied heavily on guavas.
However, it is important to note that the juice of unripe guavas is not the ripe fruit, as ripe guavas are said to aggravate respiratory and cold problems. Unripe guavas relieve symptoms such as sore throat by reducing mucus in the respiratory tract and preventing the spread of germs.
Fiber – one of the most important ingredients of Guava
Most of them Fiber Guava contains insoluble fiber.7 This means that it is better at moving waste through the intestines than other foods. This is important to avoid intestinal problems such as constipation and even colon cancer.
Guavas have long been useful as a folk remedy for treating both diarrhea and dysentery. The astrons found in raw guava fruits and their leaves will “tighten” your gums and keep your mouth fresher. This same effect occurs in your stomach due to the alkaline content, which is antibacterial and antiseptic.
Dicenary, which includes Growth of microorganismsExcess mucus is inhibited as it clears from your intestines. Vitamin C as well as potassium and carotenoids found in guavas support the digestive system and can be used to improve hemorrhoids and gastrointestinal symptoms.
At the same time, constipation takes a backseat when consuming guava. The seeds are responsible for some very important health benefits. Both the seeds and the skin contain carotenoids, glycosides and other phenolic and flavonoid substances.
You may have heard the saying, “Death begins in the stomach.” Because constipation is linked to more than 70 different ailments, it’s important to get rid of waste quickly. Fiber also helps your body retain water, flushing everything out and improving bowel movements. Guavas help your body regulate your metabolism and help you absorb all those minerals and vitamins.
The fiber in guavas positively affects your blood pressure and heart health
By preventing your blood from becoming too thick, guava consumption can lower blood pressure. A study conducted in India involved 120 participants High blood pressure They were given guava to eat before meals for 12 weeks. This generally reduced blood pressure levels in the study population. They also had high amounts of total and soluble fiber, as well as vitamins and minerals.8
Heart health is another benefit of eating this tropical fruit, and in several ways. Antioxidants play an important role as they neutralize free radicals that cause oxidative stress and damage. One study found that the leaves “inhibited hydrogen peroxide-driven reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, lipid peroxidation, and cell death.”9
Its potassium and fiber content supports cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart attacks, which are closely related to your heart’s function.10
The fiber in guavas has been linked to lower blood sugar.
Fiber also moderates your body’s sugar intake, reducing the likelihood of spikes in glucose and insulin levels. A clinical study found that drinking tea made from guava leaves was effective in lowering blood sugar levels in 19 people for about two hours.11
In an additional trial by the same group in Japan using 20 participants with type 2 diabetes, participants drank guava leaf tea after a meal. Blood sugar level Reduced by more than 10%.
Several animal and test-tube studies have shown that guava extract can lower blood sugar levels, improve long-term control, and reduce insulin resistance. One study observed:12
Although P.G (Leaves of Psidium guajava) Known for its important role in diabetes mellitus, we report for the first time its potential in the management of life-long diseases caused by high fructose intake initiated in the developing years.
Guava consumption and cancer prevention
If there is one thing that has proven to be an amazing game changer in a plant-based diet, its effect on cancer makes it so. Not wanting to disappoint, guavas have been shown to produce surprisingly positive results. Cancer studiesEspecially by inhibiting cancer cell growth and metastasis.
Lycopene works with flavonoids, lutein, quercetin and cryptoxanthin to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. As organic facts;
“Many studies have been done on the effects of guava, mainly on prostate cancer, breast cancer and oral cancer. Guava leaf oil is extremely successful as an anti-proliferative agent, and has actually been shown to be more effective in reducing the growth of cancer than some popular modern drugs.
Guavas are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that is effective in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. Although more human trials need to be done, that same antioxidant has been shown to inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells.13
Guavas have been shown to reduce risk. Skin cancerColon and lungs.14 A study in the Journal of Applied Nutrition15 It also mentions apoptosis in the proliferation of gastric cancer cells.
Other health problems that guavas help improve
All the nutrients in this unique fruit are definitely not wasted. Your body uses them to fight disease and help you in many ways:
- thyroid – Copper, abundant in guavas, has the ability to regulate thyroid metabolism in two ways – production and absorption. It helps Controlling hormones It facilitates the functioning of your organs and throughout your body.
- eye sight – Vitamin A or retinol, one of the most popular ingredients in guavas, is known for its ability to improve eyesight in a number of ways. It has been shown to improve cataracts, macular degeneration and other conditions that affect your vision and even reverse previous damage.
- scurvy – Also known as “sailor’s plague”, vitamin C is the only treatment for this condition. Fortunately, the vitamin C in guavas surpasses that of most citrus fruits. Guavas contain about 125 milligrams (mg).16 Orange 69.7 mg.17 Grapefruit 31.2 mg18 and lemon at 34.4 mg.19
- mental health – Vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) improve the function of your brain’s nerves, which in turn increases blood flow and stimulates cognitive function, improving your ability to concentrate.
- Weight loss – The roughness from the fiber is one reason why guavas are so beneficial for anyone looking to slim down. Compared to fruits like apples and grapes, they are more filling and contain less sugar, which translates into eating less.20
Painful menstrual cramps are relieved by eating guavas
Dysmenorrhea is a medical term Painful menstrual cramps Women face it during their period, this problem is more than a few. Studies have shown that the use of guava can help relieve the pain.
In one study, 197 women with this problem were given 6 milligrams of guava leaves daily, which reduced the pain more than conventional treatments.21 Researchers have determined that a spasmolytic or spasm-lowering effect occurs in the uterus.22
