Saturday, 3 December 2016

Surprising Health Benefits Of Crystal Guava

By Barbara Walker


There are people who know about guavas and have eaten the fruit themselves, while there are those who have not. Such is commonly found in countries in Asia, however, they have also been becoming quite popular in the west especially because of the many health benefits that is associated with it. Such is packed vitamins and nutrients that are very good for your body.

They have plenty of seeds, although some varieties are seedless and are almost similar to how pears taste. Among its many varieties is the crystal guava, and it can be found in some places in Los Angeles, CA. The benefits of each kind of guava stay the same, and while you ponder on whether or not you should try some, read on below to find out just how beneficial these wonders can be.

For a person who is trying to lose some weight, a guava a day can be very helpful. One fruit is very much packed with minerals, vitamins and proteins, and has zero cholesterol. Such is also low on sugar and is found somewhere at the bottom of a glycemic index which means that it can make you feel fuller for long periods of time.

People suffering from diabetes are also recommended to include this food in their diet because of the same reason mentioned on the preceding paragraph. It also has high levels of dietary fiber that are known to regulate the glucose absorption of your body which results to a drop in glucose and insulin levels in the blood. Bowel movements are also improved and constipation is avoided due to the same dietary fiber which a good kind of bulk laxative.

A vitamin present in it is vitamin A which is very good when it comes to the health of your eyes. Such can slow down the macular degeneration, appearance of cataracts, as well as take into consideration the general health of the eyes. Consuming it does not only do such, but also improves your vision.

Such fruit is also considered as an anti cancer food because it does just that, prevent cancer from occurring. Lycopene and vitamin C are antioxidants which are present in the said food and are the ones responsible in protecting your body from free radical compounds which are known to cause heart diseases and cancer. Including this in your diet will help you stay away for cancer.

And because of its high amounts of vitamin C which is higher than most citrus fruits, it has also been known to prevent and cure scurvy. Scurvy is the deficiency in vitamin C and can even be fatal. There are many supplements which contain great amounts ascorbic acid but nothing beats natural.

They are also very much popular for their prevention of wrinkles and the other premature signs of aging. They have this ability because they contain huge amounts of natural astringents as well as vitamins that help in stimulating the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, keeping it firm and elastic. The skin is also given a natural glow to the detoxifiers and antioxidants it contains.

Guavas have also been found to contribute to the health of the brain because it contains vitamin B6 and vitamin B3. Nerve functions are improved while blood flow is increased to establish cognitive functions, respectively. There is no denying that this fruit is a super food you should include in your diet.




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