Guava

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Guava and its health benefits

1.Guava is a rich souce of dietary fiber,Vitamin C,Vitamin A and Vitamin E.It also contains folic  acid,potassium,manganese and copper.

2.Guava is a laxative fruit.Being a rich souce of dietary fiber,it helps to cure constipation.

3.Guava being packed with vitamins and minerals helps to keep the skin healthy,fresh and wrinkle free.

4.It contains powerful antioxidant Vitamin C to boost the immune system.It plays a vital role and helps in cancer prevention and anti-aging.

5.Magnesium  in guavas helps to relax the nerves and muscles in the body.

6.Potassium  in guavas helps to regulate the blood pressure by reversing the role of sodium in unbalancing
the normal blood pressure.

7.Guava being rich in Vitamin C helps to prevent the viral infections like cold and cough.It also effectively
helps in treating scurvy.

8.Guava has very good astringent properties.It helps in treating gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea or
dysentery.

9.Vitamin A and the fiber content in guava helps to protect the colon mucous membrane.

10.Guava is a cholesterol free fruit.It contains very less amount of calories.It satisfies and keeps our stomach free from hunger for long time.It assists in weight reduction and helps to control diabetes.

Guava






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  1. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Guava is a great fruit to juice with. It can take the edge off of dark green vegetables/leaves.'

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