Guava is one of the most popular and popular local fruits. This common and readily available fruit has a lot of nutritional value. Not only fruits but also guava leaves have many nutritional value.
Nutritional value of guava:
Guava is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. A guava contains 4 times more vitamin C than a medium-sized orange. It contains 10 times more vitamin A than lemon. It also contains Vitamin B2, E, K, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus and Potassium.
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Benefits:
1. Increase immunity
Guava is rich in vitamin C. Which enhances immunity and gives the body the strength to fight various diseases.
2. Reducing the risk of cancer
Guava contains many antioxidants like lycopene, vitamin C, quercetin which prevent cancer cells from growing in the body. It prevents prostate cancer and breast cancer.
3. To keep the heart healthy
In 1993, the Journal of Human Hypertension reported that regular consumption of guava lowers blood pressure and blood lipids. Guava is rich in potassium and vitamin C. Potassium plays a vital role in controlling regular heart rate and hypertension. Regularly eating lycopene-rich pink guava reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
4. Diabetes control
Guava has been used in Chinese medicine for many years to control diabetes. In 1983, the American Journal of Chinese Medicine reported that the ingredients in guava juice were very effective in treating diabetes mellitus. Guava leaves are also very effective in preventing diabetes. You can dry the young guava leaves, grind them finely, cover them with 1 teaspoon in 1 cup of hot water for 5 minutes and then strain it and drink it every day.
5. To eliminate the problem caused by cold
Guava plays a role in curing various cold related problems like bronchitis. Due to its high content of iron and vitamin C, it reduces mucus. However, raw guava is effective in eliminating the problem of cold.
. Controlling blood pressure
Guava plays an important role in controlling blood pressure. Its potassium helps in lowering blood pressure.
. Increased vision
Vitamin A is beneficial for the eyes. Vitamin A in it keeps the cornea healthy and prevents night blindness. Put guava on your daily diet. Raw guava is a good source of vitamin A.
NH, 09 April
