Guavas are a very common type of fruit but are often neglected because of their hardness & presence of seeds. It contains goodness that will make you definitely want to eat this fruit. It has a lot of health benefits and they include;



1. Rich In Vitamin C
Guava contains Vitamin C and it helps protect cells. The body also benefits from the antioxidant effect of the vitamin. Vitamin also helps in the healing of tissues.



2. High Fiber Content.
Fiber plays a very important role in weight loss and the relieving of constipation. One guava contains 9 grams of fiber. This nutrient keeps you feeling full for longer, promotes better digestion of food, prevents constipation and also helps in reducing the amount of saturated fat that is absorbed by your body.



3. Cholesterol-Free And Low In Carbs
Another reason that guava is such a great weight loss food is because it is free of cholesterol and very low in digestible carbohydrates. It is one of the best fruits to add to your diet when you want it to be low in carbs. Being cholesterol-free, it helps u prevent you from many diseases, including heart disease.



4. Cancer Prevention
Guava juice can be a useful remedy to decrease the development of cancer. One of the most vital nutrients found in guava is known as Lycopene. This is a powerful antioxidant, which helps your body to get rid of the harmful free radicals that lead to cancer.



5. Prevention of Scurvy
Scurvy is due to the deficiency of vitamin C. This can be easily cured by taking guava. Also, guava juice contains high amounts of vitamin C.



6. Healing of gum sores.
Guava and guava juice have been found to speed up the healing of gum sores as well as other sores in the mouth. This could be attributed to the high vitamin c content of guava.



7. Improves Complexion
Guava fruit mashed with egg yolk when used to scrub the face at least twice a week has been found to remove dead cells from the skin and lighten complexion.



8. UV Protection
Pink guavas contain twice the amount of lycopene present in tomatoes. Lycopene is an antioxidant that protects your skin from being damaged by UV rays pollution. An average guava provides about 2.9 grams of lycopene.



9. Anti-ageing Properties
Guava is a rich source of vitamins A, B, C and potassium. Vitamins A and C are good antioxidants and detoxifiers. They fight free radicals, thus keeping your skin glowing and free from premature signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines. Besides, lycopene protects the healthy cells from toxins that accumulate in the body due to metabolism and environmental pollution. These toxins also cause premature aging by damaging the DNA in charge of growth and development.



10. Natural Skin Toner
The high concentration of vitamins, minerals and nutrients in guava helps in keeping your skin toned, fresh and wrinkle free. Guava is effective in enhancing skin texture, tightening the loosened skin and reviving the lost elasticity of the skin. Washing your face with the decoction of immature guava fruit and its leaves has been said to beautify the skin.



11. Treatment Of Acne And Dark Spots
Guava leaves mashed to make a smooth paste and used to clean the face and applied on acne and dark spot has been said to clear the dark spots and heal the acne



To get these super benefits of guava, you need to grab a fresh one today!