Guava is very common type of fruit in Guyana. The fruit is round or pear-shaped with light green, yellow or maroon skin and white or maroon flesh that contains many small, hard edible seeds. It is soft when ripe with a sweet, musky aroma and creamy in texture.
According to food.ndtv.com, 2016:
Apart from the distinctive flavor and fragrance, guava is actually a super fruit because of its numerous health-promoting qualities. Along with the fruit, the bark and leaves of guava trees also provide numerous health benefits.
Guava has a high content of vitamins C and A. In fact, one guava fruit contains 4 times more vitamin C than an average-size orange and 10 times more vitamin A than a lemon.
Some benefits include:
- Immunity Booster
- Lowers Risk of Cancer
- Help Prevent Diabetes
- Improve Heart Health
- Treats Constipation
- Improves Eyesight
- During Pregnancy for the development of the baby’s nervous system
- Beats Toothache (Guava leaves)
- Stress-Buster
- Improve blood circulation to the brain
- Weight Loss
- Cough and Cold
- Anti-Ageing Properties
- Improves Complexion
- Tighten the facial muscles
See full article here: http://food.ndtv.com/health/15-amazing-guava-benefits-heart-healthy-weight-loss-friendly-and-more-1244242
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