Health Benefits of Guavas

Health Benefits of Guavas

• Sweet guavas are excellent in treating dysentery and diarrhea. They have an abundance of astringents, which help in binding the bowels together.

• Hunger pangs lead to overeating which in turn results in constipation. Thus, consumption of guavas during this time promotes good digestion owing to its laxative content.

• Juices or decoction of guava leaves is helpful if you are suffering from the flu. Guavas contain Vitamin C and iron that are extremely beneficial in treating cold and viral infections.

• The delicious guava also renders a healthy and glowing complexion. They enhance the texture of the skin and prevent it from acquiring skin problems such as wrinkles and acne.

• Cholesterol and blood pressure levels are a common problem among most people around the world. Guavas help in minimizing blood thickening because of its richness in fiber and hypoglycemic nature.

• Ever thought of reducing weight in a healthy way? The guava is your answer as it induces roughage. Besides, this is a complete no-cholesterol and low-carbohydrate fruit.

• Guavas are wholesome Vitamin C foods that help in combating symptoms of scurvy.

• This fruit is beneficial for diabetics as it contains a low amount of natural sugar. Guavas are thus important in controlling and lowering blood glucose levels.

• Guavas contain the cancer-fighting antioxidant, lycopene, which offers protection from this deadly disease.

• The juice of guava contains astringents that help in alleviating toothaches, swollen gums and ulcers in the mouth.

Guava Nutrition Facts

Amount: 1 cup
Total Weight: 244 g

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Protein	3.8 g
Water	197 g
Ash	2 g
Calories
Total Calories	167
Calories From Carbohydrate	139
Calories From Fat	16
Calories From Protein	13
Carbohydrates
Total Carbohydrates	39 g
Dietary Fiber	13 g
Sugar	22 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Total Fat	1.9 g
Saturated Fat	542 mg
Monounsaturated Fat	173 mg
Polyunsaturated Fat	798 mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	223 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	573 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	871 IU
Vitamin C	324 mg
Vitamin E	1.8 mg
Vitamin K	6.3 mcg
Thiamin	118 mcg
Riboflavin	85 mcg
Niacin	2.1 mg
Vitamin B6	268 mcg
Folate	120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	1.1 mg
Minerals
Calcium	48 mg
Iron	586 mcg
Magnesium	48 mg
Phosphorus	82 mg
Potassium	865 mg
Sodium	48 mg
Zinc	561 mcg
Copper	561 mcg
Manganese	366 mcg
Selenium	1.5 mcg

Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran, M.D(Siddha)

AVIZTHAM SIDDHA HOSPITAL

No. 6, Mounasamy Mutt Street,

Ambattur O.T, Chennai – 53

Contact No - 9444403023