Showing posts with label benefits of eating guava fruit. Show all posts
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Thursday, July 11, 2019

TOP 12 AMAZING BENEFITS OF GUAVA

TOP 12 AMAZING BENEFITS OF GUAVA


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      This is monsoon season and the seasons of guava . The ancient gurus of Ayurveda did not only study wild herbs grown for healing purposes but also studies the foods and fruits we eat in our daily life . A such fruit is guava which though may look very simple yet has amazing benefits . It is also called " A poor man's apple". 



 PROVIDES IMMUNITY & FIGHTS CANCERS 
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       It's a rich source of vitamin C , four times than an orange , which acts as a good anti oxydent , which provides immunity to the body in turn helping our body with various diseases .
      Various studies done in recent years have found that   Lycopene , a powerful oxydent found in guava , helps fight cancers like breast, oral  and prostrate and also fights metastasis i.e. curbs the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body via blood stream or lymphatic mode. Presence of fiber also prevents hemorhoids and colon cancer. 

NORMALISES BP 
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   Guava is also a good source of vitamin B . It contains niacin which aids in controlling our Bp and normalises it. Normal BP is important for the proper functioning of our other body parts including the brain .  

GLOWING SKIN 
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   If you want healthy skin , eat guavas . Carotine is also found in guava along with vitamin C and anti oxydents which are very important for the health of our skin and in fighting acnes & pimples. The pulp of this fruit is used by cosmetic companies in making skin care products .

MOUTH ULCERS 
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   If you are having mouth ulcers , chew fresh guava leaves . It will cure ulcer completely . Second method , add kattha in small quantity to guava leaf and chew it . This is the best method to get rid of mouth ulcers. 

DIABETES 
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  This is one of the fruit your doctor will recommend to eat in diabetes . Reason : It rich in fiber which reduces the blood sugar level . It helps absorb the sugars in our blood and normalises the insulin production . A type 2 diabetic patient is adviced to eat two guava fruits in a day , one in the morning at second in the evenings . 
  In a study , it was found drinking guava leaves tea after meals reduces the blood sugar levels . 

CONSTIPATION & GAS 
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   Guava balances the metabolism rate of our body which  helps us get relief from constipation . Eat guava in the mornings if you are suffering from constipation . 
  If you are suffering from gas , eat a guava 1 hour before  your lunch .

CHOLESTROL 
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  Guava is a rich source of potassium which balances the sodium level in our body which normalises the blood pressure in our body and is also helpful in controlling the cholesterol level in our body . 

WEIGHT LOSS 
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   Eating semi ripe guavas is beneficial to those who want to loose weight because it has fiber , which help us stay feel full for a longer time . Also diet rich in vitamins , proteins and fiber is recommended by doctors for those who want to reduce weight. Cholesterol and fats are found in less amount in guavas so it's a good idea to indulge in eating guavas in order to lose weight . More so ever , a guava fruit only contains 38 calories . 

KEEPS THE BODY FIT 

  Since a guava is packed with various nutrients ,it keeps our body fit , by providing essential vitamins & minerals . The magnesium content in guava held to cope with stress by relaxing our nerves & muscles  . Only remember that it should not be consumed at night as it may cause cough problems .

HEALTHY HEART 
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  Further more the anti oxydents and vitamin in guava protects your heart from free radicals. Being rich source of potassium it reduces the sodium in our body . It also reduces the level of triglycerides and bad cholesterol in our body , which in turn promotes a healthy heart . 

IMPROVES EYESIGHT 
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  Guava is a  source of Vitamin A which is required for healthy eyesight also reduces the chances of cataract and macular degradation  . It may also improve your eyesight if eaten regularly . 

BRAIN HEALTH 
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     Guava contains vitamins like B3 & B6 which are helpful in improvind blood circulation to the brain . B3 is also known as niacin .  

AIDS IN DIGESTION 
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   Since guava is rich in fiber , which in helps healthy bowel movement . Being rich in carotenoid , vit C and potassium , it helps in overall Heath of our digestive system . Guava contains anti bacterial properties which are alkaline in nature. It removes the harmful bacteria from our guts , hence protecting us against diaorrhea and dysentery . 

CONCLUSION 

  Guava is called a divya (divine) food in Ayurveda . It is also believed to be "tridosh nashak " in Ayurveda that is , it removes all the three "doshas" from our body. 
  Those suffering from stomach ulcers should avoid the seeds of this fruit . For best results eat semi ripe guava . 

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