Low calorie guava - 70 kcal per 100 grams - and its wonderful sweet flavor make it possible to use this fruit in large quantities, thereby ensuring your body stores of calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iodine, selenium, carotene, vitamin C and B vitamins B. In addition, guava contains large amounts of fiber, protein and mineral essential fats. It causes the body to tone, gives courage and strength, strengthens the immune system and has a positive effect on the lymphatic system.
This fruit helps fight inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, asthma, heart disorders and diarrhea, helps to protect the liver, and the islands of the West Indies guava is considered miraculous remedy for convulsions and seizures.
It is important to know that the fruits of guava pulp is not only useful, but also peel. It is in the peel contains large amounts of antioxidants that help fight inflammation and allergies. In addition, peel improves digestion, stimulates and stabilizes the heart, and also leads the pressure back to normal.
Different types of guava contain different amounts of nutrients. In particular, the fruit of the darker and bright colors contain more vitamin C than with lighter fruit. Some varieties are composed of even such rare fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Guava can be eaten raw, in salads and cocktails, as well as prepared on the basis of this wonderful fruit puree, jelly and marmalade desserts. However, can benefit not only the fruits of guava, but even its leaves. Made from them tea can provide tangible assistance for gastric disorders, relieve dizziness and even stabilize irregular menstrual cycles.