What are the benefits of Guava?

The health benefits of guava include the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, cough,
cold, skin care, high blood pressure, weight loss and scurvy. Many of you may have tasted this
mouth-watering treat, or have at least seen or heard about it. Guava is very common in Asian
countries, but is increasingly available in the western world, particularly as more of its health
benefits are revealed. It is a somewhat round or pear-shaped seasonal fruit, and is light green,
yellow, or maroon in color on the outside when it is ripe. Guava also has white or maroon flesh
and lots of small hard seeds enveloped in very soft, sweet pulp.

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Vitamin K
Treat skin discoloration, such as dark circles, spider veins, rosacea, acne irritation and overall splotchiness, with vitamin K. It heals because it improves blood coagulation, which is impaired in cases of skin redness and irritation. A guava provides 1.4 micrograms of vitamin K, which is about 2 percent of the 80 micrograms Food and Drug Administration daily value.

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Guava is very helpful for those who want to lose weight without compromising their intake of proteins, vitamins and fiber. Guava is very high in roughage and rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals, but it has no cholesterol and a low number of digestible carbohydrates. It is a is very filling snack and satisfies the appetite very easily. Guava, especially raw guava, also has far less sugar as compared to apples, oranges, grapes, and other fruit. Adding a medium-sized guava to your lunch and you will not feel hungry again until the evening. Ironically, it can also help with weight gain in lean, thin people. This is probably due to its wealth of nutrients, which keep the metabolism regulates and helps to promote the proper absorption of nutrients.

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Health Benefits of Guava: It's Good for the Eyes

The beta-carotene and vitamin A found in the guava fruit helps to boost night vision and reduce the risk of cataracts, according to some studies. Guava is a sweet and tasty alternative to carrots for protecting vision.

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- Weight loss
- Eyesight
- Cancer Prevention
- Diarrhea & dysentery
- Thyroid Health
- Constipation
- Brain Health

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