Guava: beneficial properties. Video

100 g of guava contains only 68 calories, while the fruit is rich in fiber (about 5 g of healthy dietary fiber for the same serving). Fiber helps keep your weight in check, keeps your digestive tract working, and helps lower cholesterol levels. Since the fruit is rich in slow carbohydrates – about 15 g per serving, a meal with guava leaves you feeling full for a long time, which is also important in maintaining a healthy weight.

The antioxidant vitamin C is abundant in guava fruits. One medium fruit will give you about 377 mg of this vitamin, which supports a healthy immune system. Other antioxidants worth mentioning are carotenoids and polyphenols. All antioxidants protect the body from free radicals and prevent certain types of cancer. Carotenoids are also particularly important for eye and skin health. Potassium in guava helps to normalize blood pressure levels, copper supports the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Guava is rich in manganese, which helps the body absorb other important nutrients such as biotin and vitamins. The magnesium content in the fruit turns the fruit into a relaxant that relieves nervous tension and muscle spasms.

Guava contains more vitamin C than citrus fruits – oranges, lemons, tangerines – and as much potassium as one banana

Another important bonus that the body receives from the guava is the blood flow to the brain tissues, which is facilitated by the B vitamins B3 and B6 contained in the fruits. Niacin (B3) also stimulates cognitive functions in the brain and helps focus.

Juice from unripe guava or a decoction from its leaves is used to relieve coughs and fight colds, since both of these drinks can disinfect the respiratory tract, inhibit microbial activity, and remove mucus.

Guava is widely used for skin care, adding to creams and masks. You can puree some pink guava pulp, mix with one egg yolk and apply this mixture on your face, then wash off after 20 minutes. This mask, if repeated once or twice a week, will leave your skin looking fresh and radiant by removing dead skin cells.

By consuming guava fruits, you also benefit the skin. Vitamins A, B and C, potassium, being detoxifying agents, make the skin elastic and moisturized. Guava contains lycopene, which protects cells from harmful UV radiation and toxins. Guava is an excellent source of water – 81% of the fruit is liquid. Thus, the fetus plays an important role in the hydration of the skin.

Guava is one of those fruits that promote healthy hair growth. It also helps in the fight against hair loss.

Ripe guavas have a distinctive color and a distinct fruity aroma. Choose fruits with intact skin, no dents, spots or scratches.

The fruit comes in many varieties. If you are buying pink guavas, go for the firmer ones. Their skin should be green with a yellow tint. When buying a white Thai guava, go with a bright green peel, like a Granny Smith apple.

Guavas can be stored at room temperature for several days. Slightly unripe fruits can be stored for two to five weeks at a temperature of 22 to 30 degrees and a relative humidity of 85 to 95%. To speed up ripening, guava can be stored wrapped in paper with a banana or apple. Fully ripe guavas can be kept in a plastic bag or container in the refrigerator for several days. Frozen guava slices can be stored in the freezer for up to a year.

Before using the guava, rinse it with cold running water and wipe it off with a paper tea towel. The fruit can be eaten raw by cutting it into cubes, along with edible rind and seeds. You can also cut the fruit in half, sprinkle with lemon juice and just eat the pulp with a spoon. Pieces of fruit, without peel, can be added to salads and served as a side dish with meat and fish.

Guava is squeezed out of juice with pulp and used to prepare various drinks. Prepare a tasty and healthy drink by taking: – 1 peeled guava; – ginger root 2 centimeters long; – 2 liters of cold filtered water.

Cut the guava pulp into pieces and put in a blender, add peeled and finely grated ginger, pour in water and turn on the appliance. Filter the resulting drink from the seeds and store in the refrigerator. It removes thirst perfectly.

Guava is often put in desserts, jellies and jams are made from it, as well as aromatic sauces. Apples and guava can be used to make a delicious chutney sauce. You will need: – 2 Granny Smith apples; – 2 guavas; – 2 tablespoons of butter; – 3 cloves of garlic; – 3 sticks of cinnamon; – 12 raisins; – 2 tablespoons of turmeric; – 2 tablespoons of chili powder; – 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; – salt and sugar.

Peel and slice the fruit. Melt the butter and sauté chopped garlic in it, add cinnamon, raisins, guava and apples. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until a soft sauce forms, season with the remaining spices, sugar and salt to taste.

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