10 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Guava & Their Answers

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1.What is guava fruit good for?
Guava contains nutrients that help curb all kinds of illnesses, including cancer and diabetes. Its vitamin A content is five times that of an orange, and it also has stellar amounts of protein, fiber, and folate, and possibly more vitamin C than any other fruit.

2.What is the benefit of guava fruit?
Besides its unique flavour and fragrance, guava has been hailed as one of the super fruits due to the numerous health benefits it offers. It indeed is a powerhouse of nutrients. “This humble fruit is extraordinarily rich in vitamin C, lycopene and antioxidants that are beneficial for skin.

3. Are guava seeds good for you?
Guava seeds, especially when ingested whole, are useful for those suffering from constipation because of their stimulant laxative effect. The seeds are also a good source of dietary fiber that aids in digestion. So, eat guavas with seeds to promote bowel movement and relieve constipation.

4. Is Guava harmful?
No,The guava FRUIT is a source of vitamin C, fiber, and other substances that act like antioxidants. Antioxidants slow down or stop the harmful effects of oxidation. … Guava LEAVES also contain chemicals with antioxidant and other effects. It is not known how guava works for medical conditions.

5. Is Guava good for your skin?
It is extraordinarily rich in vitamin C and also contains carotene and antioxidants that are beneficial for skin health. Guavas are consumed in varying degrees of ripeness. … Guava juice is also a refreshing drink.

6. How do you know when a guava is ready to eat?
Ripe guavas are those that have gone from bright green to a softer yellowish-green color. If you see a touch of pink on the fruit, it is in its prime. If you don’t find any that are yellow, you can always buy green guava and wait for them to ripen. Smell before you select.

7. How does guava taste like?
A guava fruit is said to taste like a combination between a pear and a strawberry. They act as a really good thirst quencher. The pulp inside may taste sweet or sour depending on the ripeness of the fruit. … Unlike guavas, the whole fruit of gooseberries is edible.

8. Can guava make you constipated?
No it Relieves Constipation. Guava is one of the richest sources of dietary fiber among fruits and its seeds serve as excellent laxatives. … It is said that constipation alone can lead to 72 different types of ailments, so any help for constipation is beneficial.

9. How can guava leaves help in hair growth?
For the best benefits from guava leaves, boil one handful for almost 20 minutes in a litre of water. One it has cooled to room temperature, strain out the water. Then apply softly to your hair and scalp, ensuring you apply it to the roots of hair as well.

10. Is Guava is good for diabetes?
For diabetics, eating guava without its skin can reduce the sugar absorption in your blood, according to an I-Shou University study. 3. Since guava is rich in dietary fiber, it’s easy on your tummy, helps ease constipation (a common diabetic complaint) and can even lower the chance of developing type two diabetes.

Do you have any further question/s on Guava & Healthy diet please get in touch with me.

Dietitian Vinita Jaiswal
Weight Loss & Wellness Consultant
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