Secret things about guava

Frankly speaking, I believe that guava is sidelined in favor of more ‘flashy’ fruits like apples, pineapples, watermelon and even oranges as though it is not as beneficial. Perhaps, it is because of its numerous seeds that many people do not give it as much attention but this fruit which we are amply blessed with is actually one to fall in love with.

Guava is usually referred to as a humble fruit as it is extraordinarily rich in antioxidants which benefit the skin, vitamin C, and other powerful nutrients. Some major health benefits of guava include: 

1.Improving eyesight

Owing to the high content of vitamin A, it improves eye health and can slow down the progression of cataract.

2.Perfect for weight loss

Guava is the right food if you desire to lose weight. When you eat the raw one, it speeds up metabolism and also serves as a filling snack which contains less sugar than oranges and apples.

3.Lowers cancer risk

Potent antioxidants neutralize all free radicals that would lead to the growth of cancer cells. Most especially, studies have shown that guavas can lower the risk of prostate cancer.

4.Solution for cold

Iron and vitamin c and the key ingredients needed to battle cough and catarrh and among fruits, guava possesses on the highest concentrations. The juice or even an extraction from leaves can disinfect the respiratory tract and rid one of mucus.

5.Pregnant woman fruit

Every pregnant woman should make guava her best fruit because it is rich in folic acid and vitamin B-9 which help in protecting the baby from neurological problems.

6.Stress-reliever

When you are stressed, it usually comes with tense nerves but the magnesium in guava is an excellent stress reliever.

7.Toothache reliever

Guava juice is capable of giving fast relief from gum sores and toothache.