Monday 1 February 2021

Amrood....Gauva


 Gauva is a super food,

 

Amrood or Gauva loaded with lots of taste, nutrition and healthy remedies.

 

The rich fiber fruit good for digestion, rice in vitamin C , vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, copper, and manganese. Furthermore, guava is a fair source of calcium, phosphorus, and iron.

 

Guava is one of the best and economical sources of vitamin C and it has four times the amount of vitamin C as an orange. Studies have also found that guava ranks third in vitamin C content than amla.

 

Guava is good for oral health like mouth ulcers, gum related problems, it keeps  tooth  and gum infections a  at bay. It includes Tannins, terpenoids, phenols, flavonoids and essential oils in guava inhibit the activity, growth and multiplication of Streptococcus mutan, a chief and pioneer micro-organism responsible for most of the dental infections. The bioactive substances in guava further enhance oral hygiene by reducing inflammation of the gums and presence of dental plaque. Guava prevents the adhesion of oral pathogenic bacteria to the tooth surface.

 

Guava is an excellent source of natural antioxidants; it fights oxidative stress and prevents deterioration of oral health and intestinal health .

 

Aids in weight-loss as it is high in roughage and rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals. It has no cholesterol and has a low number of digestible carbohydrates.

 

The high level of dietary fiber in guava helps to regulate the absorption of sugar by the body, which decreases the chances of major spikes and drops in insulin and glucose in the body.

 

Guavas are extremely good sources of vitamin-A, which is well known as a booster for vision health.

 

Guavas are a good source for copper, which is an important part of regulating thyroid metabolism by helping to control hormone production and absorption.

 

Guava is one of the richest sources of dietary fiber in terms of fruit. Its seeds, if ingested whole or chewed, serve as excellent laxatives. These two properties of guava help the formation of healthy bowel movements, and aid the body in retaining water and thoroughly cleaning your intestines and excretory system.

 

The presence of B3 and B6 vitamins in Guava can increase blood flow and stimulates cognitive function. B6 is a great nutrient for brain and nerve function. Therefore, eating guava can help you increase brain function and sharpen your mind to focus.

 

So if you have diabetes or any digestive issues , you can have 1 or 2 gauva daily mid morning and mid evening meal.. but not more than 2 at one time.

 

When to Avoid: it has laxative properties so avoid it in a loose motion, Irritable bowl syndrome. Over consumptions of Gauva cause bloating and gastric troubles. It is a high fiber food so whenever you are advised to avoid fibers, you should avoid it in inflammation.

 

So enjoy this delicious poor’s apple with loads of nutrition's and good food to reduce weight.

 

picture courtesy: india mart.com

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