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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGuava is a tropical fruit found in Venezuela, Mexico and Colombia. It is usually eaten fresh or made into beverages, while its skin and leaf are used in traditional home remedies. While some believe guava can cause a cold (something that might be true for a few sensitive individuals) it also comes with a host of impressive health benefits 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guava is helpful to manage health problems such as high blood pressure, diarrhoea, diabetes, cough and different types of cancer. It is also good for people with diabetes and can be included in your diabetes diet plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, how does guava do all of this? The answer to this question is that guava has a high source of vitamin C and fibres that act as antioxidants. These antioxidants help reduce or stop harmful effects caused by oxidation 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Common Facts About Guava<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGuava is a fruit with medicinal properties and may be beneficial in many health problems such as diarrhoea, blood pressure and many more conditions. Here are some facts about guava that you may find interesting 3<\/a>,4<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Guava trees usually grow to about 20 feet in height.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava produces white flowers.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava begins producing fruit for only 2 to 8 years after planting and produces fruits only twice a year.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava contains 100 to 500 miniature seeds inside the middle of the fruit. However, there are some varieties that are seedless.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava has a rich source of vitamin C, A and E.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava is called the super fruit because it is said to contain four times more vitamin C than orange and three times more proteins and four times more fibre than pineapple. It is also said to have more potassium than a banana.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava leaves are used as a black pigment in the textile industry\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guava plants live for around 40 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Facts About Guava<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf pineapple holds the title of \u201cking of fruits\u201d, then guava certainly earns its name as \u201cqueen of fruits,\u201d all because of its medical properties. Guava was first sold in the market in Florida in 1847, and between 1948 and 1969, Hawaii introduced 21 different cultivars of guava. However, guava trees are sensitive to sudden drops in temperature, which can severely affect their growth or even cause the trees to die 5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some key nutritional facts about guavas you should know 4<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Guava contains 21% vitamin A which helps brighten the skin and maintain mucous membranes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
This fruit also contains 20% folate that may be beneficial for pregnant women and prevents neural tube damage.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lycopene, found in pink coloured guavas are good for protecting skin against ultraviolet rays (UV) and also prevents prostate cancer.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guavas have potassium more than bananas and this helps regulate high blood pressure.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Guava contents per 100g<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td> Amount<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Calories\u00a0<\/td> 68\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Carbohydrates\u00a0<\/td> 14.32g\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Fibre\u00a0<\/td> 5.4g\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Fats\u00a0<\/td> 0.95g\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Protein\u00a0<\/td> 2.55g\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin C\u00a0<\/td> 275% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Folate\u00a0<\/td> 12% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin B5\u00a0<\/td> 9% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin B6\u00a0<\/td> 8% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Niacin\u00a0<\/td> 7% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Magnesium\u00a0<\/td> 6% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Potassium\u00a0<\/td> 9% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Phosphorus\u00a0<\/td> 6% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Manganese\u00a0<\/td> 5% of the daily recommended intake\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>
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