Health Benefits of Guava Fruit

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Hope you are getting benefits from my previous posts. Today we will talk about Health Benefits of Guava Fruit. As we all know that “Eating healthy can cost you money, eating unhealthy can cost you your life”. Good Health and Good Sense are two of life’s greatest blessings. So to live a healthy life maintain a healthy weight and body shape, eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables and be physically active every day. Let’s talk about Health Benefits of Guava Fruit in detail.

Origin of Guava Fruit:

1. Guava Fruit is a tropical fruit cultivates in Tropical and Sub Tropical regions.

2. Guava Fruit is native to Mexico, Central America, Caribbean and Northern South America.

3. Guava Fruit was adopted as a crop in Tropical and Sub Tropical Asia.

4. Since the middle of 20^th century Guava Fruit has been grown commercially in Southwestern Europe and Greece as well.

5. Guava Fruit was introduced to Florida in 19^th century.

Geographical conditions for Guava Fruit:

1. Scientific name of Guava Fruit is ‘Psidium Guajava’ and it belongs to ‘Myrtle’ family.

2. Guava Fruit needs low light temperature that is 10˚c or 50˚F during winter.

3. It tolerates high temperature and drought conditions.

4. Annual rainfall of 100cm is sufficient during rainy season.

5. Soil suitable for Guava Fruit is heavy clay to very light sandy soil. pH value of soil should be between 4.5-8.2.

6. Guava Fruit is sensitive to water logging.

7. A fertilizer high in potassium is best for Guava Fruit.

Cultivation of Guava Fruit in India:

1. Guava Fruit is the fourth most grown fruit in India.

2. In India Guava Fruit is grown in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

3. The area under Guava Fruit is about 0-15 million hectares, producing 1.80 million tonnes of fruit.

Guava Fruit is exported to which countries from India:

USA	Saudi Arabia	Kuwait
UAE	Netherland	Jordan

How we can grow Guava Fruit at home:

1. Guava plant needs full sunlight. It has very little tolerance for cold.

2. To speed up the germination, soak the seeds in water for 10-15 days or boil them for 5 minutes before sowing.

3. Sow the seeds about 0.5 centimeters below the soil and water.

4. Cover the pot with a plastic wrap to maintain a high humidity.

5. Guava seeds germination takes about 3-10 weeks. Remove plastic wrap from the pot.

6. Transplant the seedlings when they are 4 to 18 inch high.

7. Provide regular water to deep roots but reduce watering during winter.

8. Guava Fruit matures in 2-4 months after the flowers bloom.

Why Guava Fruit is green in Color?

Guava leaves contain phytochemicals like Cartenoids and Polyphenols like Gallocatechin and Leucocyanidin. That’s why they are yellow green in Color.

Pink Guava’s:

Pink Guava’s are most aromatic. Pink Guava’s have naturally occurring organic pigment called Cartenoid.

Types of Guava Trees:

1. Red Malaysian: It produces red fruits and bright pink flowers.

2. Tropical White: It provides sweet fruit with yellow skin and a pleasant aroma.

3. Mexican Cream: It is also known as “Tropical Yellow”. The fruit is very creamy and sweet.

4. Strawberry Guava: It is very sweet in taste. It produces taste like strawberry.

5. Lemon Guava: The fruits are yellow with yellow flesh. The trees grow smaller than other types of Guava trees.

6. Detwiler: This is yellow-fleshed guava. It is large in size with a firm texture.

Nutritional Value of Guava Fruit:

Nutrients	Values (per 100 grams)
Calories	68
Fat	1%
Cholesterol	0%
Sodium	0%
Potassium	11%
Carbohydrate	4%
Protein	5%
Vitamin A	12%
Vitamin C	380%
Calcium	1%
Vitamin D	0%
Iron	1%
Vitamin B-6	5%
Cobalamin	0%
Magnesium	5%

Amazing Health Benefits of Guava Fruit:

1. Hypertension:

Hypertension causes problem of high blood pressure among people. High Blood Pressure is a situation where the measured force of blood against the walls of arteries is too high. The main cause of high blood pressure is low potassium level in body. Guava Fruit is rich source of potassium. According to United States Department of Agriculture 100gm of Guava Fruit contains 417mg of Potassium.

2. Stroke/ Heart Attack:

When fat starts depositing in walls of arteries then person feels symptoms of heart attack due to bad cholesterol and high triglyceride level in body. It also weakens muscles of heart. Guava Fruit contains high level of antioxidants like cartenoids and Polyphenols which protect the muscles of heart from radical damage. Guava Fruit is also rich source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C in Guava Fruit protects the lining of blood vessels and enhance their functioning.

(Also Read:HeartAttack or Cardiac Arrest: What’s the Difference!)

3. Improving Vision:

Guava Fruit is rich source of Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps in improving vision. Thus Guava Fruit maintains a healthy, clear cornea and protects the cells in your eyes. It can help slowdown the appearance of cataracts and macular degeneration.

4. Anemia:

Anemia is a condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. Red Guava helps to speed up process of synthesis of hemoglobin itself.

5. Diabetes:

Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which blood sugar level is high that results from defects in insulin secretion. Guava Fruit without its skin can reduce the sugar absorption in your blood. It also helps in reducing symptoms of Type 2 diabetes because it is rich source of antioxidants and fiber.

6. Skin:

Guava Fruit is rich source of Vitamins and Antioxidants. Thus Guavas prevent skin cells from damage and slow the process of ageing. It also prevents wrinkles. It treats acne on face as Guavas have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

7. Constipation:

Guava Fruit is rich source of fiber. Thus fiber improves our digestive system and gives us relief from constipation. Guava Fruit seeds if ingested whole or chewed serve as excellent laxatives too. It improves functioning of bowel movement.

(Also Read: Health Benefits of Lukewarm Water)

8. Stress and Anxiety

Guava Fruit is rich source of magnesium. Thus Guava Fruit relaxes muscles and nerves of body. In this way it reduces stress and anxiety. Guava Fruit is rich in antioxidants like cartenoids and polyphenols thus helps in reducing stress hormone cortisol from body.

(Also Read: Stress Management)

9. Helpful in Pregnancy:

Guava Fruit is rich source of Folic acid and Vitamins. Thus these are beneficial for women in pregnancy. This helps in developing nervous system of foetus and protects new born baby from neurological disorder.

10. Digestive System:

Guava Fruit is rich source of antioxidants and fiber. One Guava fulfills about 12% of daily recommended intake of fiber. Thus it enhances functioning of bowel. The antibacterial effects of Guava Fruit aids in the cleaning of digestive tract, impeding microbial and bacterial growth. It also reduces the intensity of diarrhea. It also neutralizes microbes in gut.

11. Improves Immune System:

Guava Fruit is rich source of Vitamin C. Guava Fruit improves immune system as Guavas have anti inflammation properties. Guava Fruit protects us from infections as they activate white blood cells in body to fight against infection. Guava Fruit has ability to inhibit inflammatory molecules like Prostaglandins.

12. Anti Cancer:

Guava Fruit is rich source of Vitamin C and Lycopene. Thus these are beneficial in carcinogen. According to Nutrition and Cancer Journal (2010) researchers state that Guava Fruit can reduce the size of prostate gland. It also helps in case of skin, breast, stomach, mouth, lung and colon cancer.

(Also Read: Health Benefits of Turmeric)

13. Mensuration:

Guava Fruit helps women to get relief from mensuration pain. 6mg of guava results in reducing pain like stomach cramps. It also helps to relieve symptoms of uterine cramps.

14. Nervous System:

Guavas enhance nervous system. Guavas stimulate cognitive functions. Guavas are rich source of antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6. It improves blood circulation to the brain. Potassium in Guava Fruit improves electrical conductivity of brain.

15. Thyroid:

Thyroid disease refers to dysfunctioning of butterfly shaped gland at base of the neck. Guava Fruit is rich source of copper. It regulates functioning of thyroid gland. Guavas are rich source of potassium thus give us relief from fatigue. To get rid of thyroid problem eat Guava Fruit daily.

16. Dental Health:

Guava Fruit treats oral problems because of anti-plaque properties. It helps in reduction of gum inflammation because Guava Fruit has antimicrobial, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It also cures toothaches and mouth ulcers.

17. Weight Loss:

Guava Fruit is rich source of protein, Vitamins and fiber. It improves our metabolism. Guava Fruit has less sugar as compared to apples, oranges, grapes and other fruits.

18. Cough and Cold:

Guava Fruit fights against cough and cold. It helps to get rid of mucus and improves our respiratory system like functioning of tract, throat and lungs.

19. Healthy Liver:

Guava Fruit is antioxidant in nature. Guava Fruit plays pivotal role in protecting against cholestatic liver damage. Vitamin C in Guava Fruit protects us from free radical damage and promotes functioning of liver by allowing healthy cells to regenerate.

20. Arthritis:

Arthritis means inflammation of joints, pain in joints. Guava Fruit has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties thus reduce symptoms of arthritis.

I hope you will like this article. Eat one Guava daily to live a healthy life as Guavas are rich source of fiber and antioxidant in nature. It is a poor man’s fruit because it is quite cheap.

“A Guava a day keeps a doctor away”

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Health Benefits of Guava Fruit