Health benefits
The main health benefits of guava are:
1. Improving digestion
Guava is a fruit that is rich in fiber, which stimulates bowel movements and improves digestion. When eaten with the peel, it helps to combat acidity in the stomach, making it excellent for treating gastric and duodenal ulcers.
2. Boosting immunity
Guava is one of the fruits richest in vitamin C, a nutrient that helps boosy the body’s natural defenses. It can improve the immune system functioning and help the body to be more resistant to viruses and bacteria.
3. Improving diarrhea
Some scientific studies indicate that guava leaf extract has astringent, antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties, which help to reduce diarrhea (acute or chronic), abdominal pain and the microorganisms responsible for diarrhea. It can be consumed as a tea to achieve this benefit.
4. Promoting weight loss
One guava has around 54 calories and can be incorporated into a weight loss diet as a dessert or snack. It is also rich in pectin, a type of fiber that keeps you full and naturally reduces hunger.
5. Promoting skin health
Eating pink or red guava is excellent for the skin as it is rich in lycopene, an antioxidant compound that helps protect the skin from damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It regulates the amount of free radicals circulating in the body, thus preventing premature skin aging.
