Did you know Guava is one of the fruits known for its unique taste? Yes! Guava is loaded with nutrients such as vitamin C, lycopene, antioxidants and fibre that give this fruit a wide range of health benefits. Though texture-wise, guavas are pretty similar to pears, Guavas have a little more crunch. The leaves and the fleshy part of the fruit are edible, and these fruits grow in humid heat or dry areas.

Guavas are called Koyyapazham in Tamil, Perakka in Malayalam, Jamapandu in Telugu, Seebe in Kannada, Amrood in Hindi, Jamrukh in Gujarati, Peroo in Marathi. This article has discussed the benefits of eating Guava for your body in detail.

Is Guava Good for Health?

Guavas are beneficial fruits for our health as they are loaded with nutrients. These fruits are cultivated all around the globe. The consumption of Guavas seasonally will be advantageous for our body. Guava benefits include improving vision, promoting women’s fertility, improving brain and nerve function, controlling diabetes, regulating blood pressure, and many more. Not only fruit but Guava leaves also can tackle common cold and cough.

Nutritional Value of Guava (Amrood):

Here is the nutritional profile of 100 grams serving of Guava:

• 68 kcal.
• 14.32 grams carbohydrates.
• 8.92 grams sugar.
• 5.4 grams fibre.
• 2.55 grams protein.
• 0.95 grams fat.
• 23.5% DV of Vitamin C.
• 12% DV of Folate.
• 9% DV of Pantothenic acid.
• 9% DV of Potassium.
• Guavas also contain a trace amount of zinc, iron, calcium, Vitamins A and K.

Excellent Benefits of Eating Guava (Amrood):

Guava is a seasonal fruit packed with nutrients that can benefit your health. We have presented you with the list of all the benefits associated with including Guava in your diet. Let us go through them here:

1. Eating Guava Helps in Boosting Immunity:

The high amounts of Vitamin C in Guava can boost immunity. According to studies, Vitamin C helps fight disease-causing pathogens by boosting immunity (1). It also protects your body from cell damage, thereby reducing the risk of some severe diseases like some forms of heart disease, cancer, and arthritis (2). In addition, the amount of Vitamin C is high when the fruit is ripe (3).