Guava is a simple fruit but with a richness like no other! Guava is a fruit that is very common in Asia, where it is treasured for its unique taste and its truly surprising health benefits. Guava usually come in a round, or even pear like, shape. Guava is a seasonal fruit that ranges from colors of greens, yellows to maroons, while its inner flesh ranges from whites, beiges, yellows to reds and pinks. However one thing that does to vary in this fruit and which remains constant is its treasure trove of nutrients and health benefits! Yes, guava is truly a health bounty, being ranked amongst the world’s best ‘healing foods’.

Constipation

The first health benefit of guava is the role it plays in constipation! Guava is extremely rich in two constipation protecting elements. This is water and Dietary fiber. These two elements help thoroughly clean your intestines and excretory system; they also additionally help with the movement of your bowel. Therefore, guavas may act as a laxative. By helping keep your intestines and excretory system clean, guava is not only preventing constipation but is also helping prevent several different kinds of ailments that arise as a result of constipation. So for proper digestion and excretion, eat guava!

Diarrhea

Surprisingly, the second health benefit of guava is the role it plays in diarrhea! Elements such as astringents, that make your gums feel tighter after eating, actually work as an excellent binding agent which helps prevent loose bowels caused in diarrhea. Luckily, astringents are extremely common in guava fruit. These astringents are also a natural alkaline, which means this also serves as a disinfectant and antibacterial property. Therefore, guavas don’t only help diarrhea but also helps impede the growth of harmful microbial growth and removes extra mucus from the intestines, therefore being the perfect cure not only for diarrhea but also for dysentery.

High Blood Pressure

Eating guava helps your body retain fluidity of blood, making it easier to maintain and reduce blood pressure. This is because eating guava helps lower cholesterol levels in blood which then helps prevent it from thickening. Also, foods which are rich in fibers, such as guava, helps prevent food conversion into sugar therefore, again helping in the prevention of high blood pressure.  

Anti-Cancer

Guava is packed with antioxidants, especially Vitamin C which is amongst the most strong and powerful antioxidants. Vitamin C found in guava helps fight against free radicals which damage the cells and further cause heart disease and cancer! Therefore, eating guavas may help reduce your risk of developin cancer and heart disease!

Lowers the Risk of Diabetes

As discussed before, guava fruit is extremely rich in Fiber, which alone contributes to many health benefits. One of these benefits includes the fact that it is extremely beneficial in lowering the risks and in the prevention of diabetes! Guava helps lowering the absorption of sugar into the body which is extremely important for those with diabetes. Also a rich fiber diet with fruits like guava has been linked to a lowered risk in the development in type 2 diabetes.

Promotes Fertility

Guava is also rich in another key nutrient called Folate. Folate is extremely beneficial and also popular for its positive impact on fertility promoting properties. Therefore, if you specifically interested in this benefit, all you have to do is munch on this delicious treat to avail its benefits.

Prevents Birth Defects

The presence of folate in guavas may help reduce the risk of multiple birth defects in babies. Research has revealed the important of folate during pregnancy to avoid birth defects in babies.  Pregnant mothers should consult their doctors before including guavas in their diet.