The effect of guava? When should you eat guava?
Effects of Guava
1. Boosts immunity
Guava is one of the fruits rich in vitamin C. One guava contains four times more vitamin C than an orange. Vitamin C will help the body strengthen immunity, fight infections and prevent common pathogens. In addition, it also helps to protect healthy eyes.
2. Reduce the risk of cancer
Lycopene, quercetin, vitamin C and other polyphenols present in guava fruit act as strong antioxidants, helping to neutralize free radicals generated in the body, preventing the development of of cancer cells.
Guava has been successfully proven to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and also inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells because it is rich in lycopene.
3. Good for diabetics
Due to its high fiber content but low sugar content, guava helps prevent the development of diabetes, good for diabetics.
4. Cardiovascular support
Guava helps to improve the body's sodium and potassium balance, thereby regulating blood pressure in hypertensive patients. The beneficial substances in guava also help reduce the level of triglycerides and bad cholesterol (LDL), improve the level of good cholesterol (HDL), thereby limiting the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke.
5. Treatment of constipation
Guava is an extremely rich source of fiber. According to research, just one guava provides about 12% of the recommended daily fiber intake, which is extremely beneficial for your digestive health. Guava seeds also work as a laxative, helping to form healthy bowel movements, good for people with constipation.
6. Improves Vision
Thanks to its high content of vitamin A, guava is a fruit that promotes vision health. Although not as rich in vitamin A as carrots or tomatoes, guava can help slow the onset of cataracts and macular degeneration.
7. Good for pregnancy
Guava is also very beneficial for pregnant women because it contains folic acid, or vitamin B9. This compound is recommended for pregnant women because it helps develop the baby's nervous system, protects the newborn from neurological disorders, and prevents birth defects.
8. Anti-Inflammation
Guava leaves have powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, helping to fight infections and kill germs. As a result, eating guava leaves or drinking guava leaf juice can cure toothache, swollen gums and mouth sores.
9. Relieve stress
The magnesium in guava is one of the most effective substances, helping to relax the muscles and nerves of the body. So, after a long tiring day of work or after a period of hard training, you can supplement with guava to relax your muscles, fight stress and increase your body's energy.
10. Good for the brain
Guava is rich in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, also known as niacin and pyridoxine, which improves blood circulation to the brain, stimulates cognitive function and relaxes nerves. If you are still wondering what are the benefits of eating guava daily, this is one of the great benefits of this familiar fruit.
11. Lose weight
If you are looking to lose weight, guava will be a great choice. Regardless of the amount of protein, vitamins and fiber, guava helps you lose weight by regulating your metabolism, limiting harmful fats and increasing the absorption of beneficial substances. It also fills you up quickly, thereby curbing cravings. In particular, guava contains less sugar than most other popular fruits such as apples, oranges or grapes.
12. Cure Coughs and
Colds Guava is one of the fruits with the highest levels of vitamin C and iron, both of which have been shown to prevent colds and viral infections. Guava juice and guava leaf decoction are useful in treating coughs and colds as it helps to reduce phlegm and disinfect the respiratory tract, throat and lungs.
13. Anti-aging properties
Guava is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants such as carotene and lycopene, which help protect the skin from wrinkles, leaving skin bright and smooth.
14. Improve skin
Not only has anti-aging effects on the skin, guava has the effect of bringing radiance and youthfulness to the skin. Guava is also an excellent source of Vitamin K, which helps eliminate skin discoloration, dark circles, redness, and acne irritation.
When should you eat guava?
1. Morning
Eating fruit in the morning is very good for health. A glass of warm filtered water with a guava will help the body absorb nutrients most effectively.
2. Between meals
Eating fruit in between meals is not only for dessert but also has many health benefits. This is when the digestive system is at its best and secretes many different enzymes, so that digestion can take place more easily. Eating guava between meals will support the digestive tract, helping the body absorb many nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
3. Evening
Eating guava before dinner will be very good for health, especially for people who want to lose weight. Because guava is low in energy but rich in fiber, eating guava before dinner will help satisfy hunger, limit the absorption of food at dinner, and avoid bad fat accumulation. However, you should eat guava 1-2 hours before dinner to avoid counterproductive.
4. Before and after exercise
Eating guava before and after exercise is beneficial for people who often play sports. It will help provide enough energy for the training process, and at the same time compensate for the energy consumed after exercise.
People who should not eat guava
Although guava has many health benefits, the following people still need to be careful when using this fruit:
- People with depression: These people often have poor digestion , while eating guava easily causes indigestion, causing the stomach to contract a lot, thereby damaging health. If you want to eat guava, you can replace it with juice or puree.
- People with stomach: Similar to the above, because eating guava causes the stomach to contract more, it can affect patients with stomach disease, making the pain worse. People with stomach disease should absolutely not eat guava or drink guava juice on an empty stomach.
- Pregnant and lactating women: Pregnant women often experience constipation, while guava contains a large amount of fiber, which takes a long time to digest. Meanwhile, the larger the fetus, the more pressure it puts on the stomach and intestines, plus the mother's body has many abnormal changes, thereby causing bloating and constipation. Therefore, pregnant and lactating women should adjust the amount of guava daily to not damage health.
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