Guava used to be my favourite fruit when I was in school (still is). When I used to ask for salty chips my mom used to buy me guava where they sprinkle chaat masala on top of it. Well I used to lick all the chat masala and then later devour the goodness of guava fruit. Sometimes I used to spit out the seeds because my teeth couldn’t handle the hard seeds. Might sound silly but it is a memory I look back and cherish. I didn’t knew the health benefits of guava back then but now I do so let’s begin.
Guava has so many health benefits. It is filled with nutrients necessary for your body. Guava is rich in vitamin C (228mg) and we all know Vitamin C is important for proper and normal functioning of human body and deficiency of Vitamin C causes health problems (eg scurvy)
Here I will give you top 5 health benefits by consuming Guava fruit –
1. FIGHTS AGAINST LOWERING BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood against the arterial walls is too high. People having hypertension are advised to make some healthy changes in their diet. Adding guava in your diet helps in lowering your blood pressure.
This fruit is packed with loads of potassium and soluble fibre that help to lower your cholesterol levels. Also potassium and vitamin C is good for your health. Scientists have revealed that five guavas a day for three months lowers your blood pressure.
The antioxidants in guava leaf have the potential to lower high blood pressure. It is possible that an increased consumption of guava fruit can cause a substantial reduction in BPs and blood lipids with a lack of decrease in HDL-cholesterol due to its higher potassium and soluble fibre content, respectively.
2. GOOD FOR SKIN
Guava is rich in vitamin C (228.3 mg ) and antioxidants which is great for your skin. I’ve mentioned earlier in my blog that antioxidant protects your skin against harmful UV rays. It reduces wrinkles on your skin giving you a healthy looking skin. Guava juice is also very hydrating for your skin.
Applying guava leaf on your skin reduces acne (because the antiseptic properties kills acne causing bacteria) and reduces dark spots.
3. REDUCES THE RISK OF HEART DISEASES
Now by now I know most of you know that I am obsessed with antioxidants. Antioxidants in guava fight oxidative damage cause by free radicals.
It improves your heart health health in many ways. Like I said earlier it reduces high blood pressure and studies also shows that this fruits lowers your cholesterol levels which is a good news to your heart. It promotes good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol.
Vitamin C also shows significant results in improving heart health and now we all know that guava is rich in vitamin C (also I am currently writing a blog on 20 fruits rich in vitamin C. Why Vitamin C is so important for your health).
4. TREATS CONSTIPATION
Constipation occurs when there is less bowel movements and the stools become hard and difficult to pass.
Guava is excellent source of dietary fibres. These fibres provide healthy bowel movements and prevents constipation.
5. IMMUNITY BOOSTER
A strong immune system is very important in providing a natural protection against illnesses.
Guava is rich in antioxidants, nutrients and vitamin C and all of this help in boosting your immunity. You should also try guava juice as it helps in boosting your immune system.
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Take care & Keep It Healthy
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