Guava
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1. Powerful Nutrients : Guava is a good source of Energy, Dietary fibre, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Phosphorous, Magnesium and Calcium. Also contains Iron, Sodium, Zinc, Niacin, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Foliate, Thiamine and Riboflavin.
2. Immunity Booster : Ripe guavas are very high in Vitamin C content, so help in boosting immunity and also fight disease-causing pathogens.
3. Diabetes : Dietary fibre and Low Glycemic content of guavas help not only in preventing constipation, but also in lowering blood sugar.
4. Heart Health : The fibre again, lowers bad cholesterol, which contributes to heart disease and the high potassium levels help to lower blood pressure.
5. Pregnancy : Guavas contain folic acid which is essential during pregnancy and helps in developing the baby’s nervous system.
6. Eye health : Guavas are rich in Vitamin A, and, thus, improves eyesight.
7. Cognitive function : The B3 and B6 in guavas help in improving blood circulation to the brain and stimulating cognitive function.
8. Cancer : Due to high quantities of the antioxidant lycopene, guavas can help fight cancer especially breast, prostate and oral cancers.
9. Skin Health : Vitamin K content of guavas helps get rid of skin discoloration, dark circles, redness and acne irritation when used as a face mask. Vitamin K improves blood coagulation.
Guava leaves
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1. The leaves are also extremely beneficial and are Anti-bacterial and Anti-inflammatory.
2. The polysaccharides(a type of carbohydrate) in guava leaves act as anti-oxidants and fight oxidative Stress. The leaves are simply infused in hot water to make guava leaf tea.
3. In addition to its anti-oxidant properties they contain the flavonoid quercetin which helps in Heart health.
4. Guava leaf tea also helps in inhibiting the growth of bacteria staphylococcus aureus and salmonella.
5. Guava leaf tea can control Child Diarrhoea and Gastroenteritis. Guava leaf tea also relieves menstrual cramps.
6. A mouthwash from boiling a few guava leaves in water and gargling with it helps Toothache and Swollen gums. Also helps in reducing Mouth sores.
7. By halting the creation of histamine, guava leaves can reduce side effects of Allergies.
8. The leaves also minimize the swelling of Insect bites.
Caution :
If you have been advised a Low Potassium and Low Fibre diet then check before adding Guavas to your diet.