Guava is a low profile super fruit native to Mexico, Central and South America and cultivated in many other tropical and subtropical countries, India being one of the largest producers in the world.

Guava is a commonly consumed tropical fruit, the red and yellow varieties being called ‘strawberry guava’ and ‘lemon guava’ respectively.

It is one of the most nutritionally dense but low-calorie fruits that boasts of 4 times the amount of Vitamin C as compared to oranges. It is also a good source of Vitamin A, fiber (pectin), potassium, B-complex Vitamins and antioxidants like flavonoids, polyphenols, and lycopene.

Health Benefits:

• The vitamin C in Guava plays a pivotal role as an antioxidant thus offers prevention against heart disease, cancer, and cellular damage.
• The fibre in the form of pectin gives bulk to the stools, relieves constipation and helps in the excretion of toxins that may cause colon cancer.
• It helps regulate blood sugar and improve the cholesterol profile.
• Guava helps in keeping a good electrolyte balance, maintain a normal heart rate and blood pressure.
• It also helps in maintaining oral health especially prevents bleeding of gums caused by vitamin C deficiency called Scurvy.
• Guava exhibits anti-ageing properties thus promotes skin and hair health.

Guava can be used to make jellies, jams, beverages, juices, or added to salads. The best way, however, to eat it, is in its natural form to avoid loss of nutrients and fibre.

Let it feature as a regular on your wellness regime and it definitely ought to bring positive results, providing many essential nutrients in the bargain.

Enjoy this fruit with all its goodness, and you will definitely be awestruck with this nutritious yet economical Super package!