Health benefits of Guava

Guava is a wonderful fruit produced in the tropical areas as well as in the subtropical countries. Guava is massively produced in the India, Bangladesh, China, Kenya, Thailand and Indonesia as their soil is strong enough to produce a huge amount of guava. A guava is generally 4-12 cm long. Guavas contain a tropical smell quite similar to the lemon but less sharp. The taste of the guava is sometimes rough with a bitter taste and sometimes soft with a sweet taste. It is known as the winter national fruit of Pakistan. This fruit is not only tasty to eat but also healthy for the body system. It is said that oranges contain the highest amount of vitamins and other nutrients. But guava contains as much vitamin C as an orange. The nutrients of guava are

Lauric acid	<1.5%
Myristic acid	<1.0%
Palmitic acid	8-10%
Stearic acid	5-7%
Oleic acid	8-12%
Linoleic acid	65-75%
Saturated fats, total	14%
Unsaturated fats, total	86%

 Information taken from Wikipedia

Guava is famous for its vitamin C and minerals. It has some awesome benefits reading which you will be astonished.  Let's take a look at the surprising benefits of Guava.

1. Good for eye care

2. Better for pregnant women

3. Boosts immunity

4. Rich in dietary fiber as well as vitamin C

5. Contains a high level of folic acid

6. Low in calorie

7. Cures cancer

8. Good for skin

9. Performs anti-aging activities

10. Tea made from guava leaves works great in weight loss

11. Guava leave tea is good for diabetes patients

12. Guava leave paste is good for allergy

13. Also beneficial for aids patients

14. Reduce fertility problems

15. Guava leave paste is used for hair loss

16. Guava leaf tea cures cough

17. Used in acne and pimple treatment

18. Upset stomach and food poisoning can be cured through guava

19. Also good source of beta-carotene, copper, zinc, selenium

20. Guava leave tea is beneficial for LDL

21. Improves brain health

22. Controls infection

23. Prevents scurvy

23. Maintains a good blood pressure

24. Cures diarrhea

25. Insect bites spots can be removed with guava

26. Improves thyroid health

27. Dengue patients should take tea made from 9 guava leaves

28. Leaves are beneficial to heart and circulatory system

29. Must be consumed after taking meal containing high amount of carbohydrates

30. Possesses phytochemicals that include anti-oxidant

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