Know the nutritional value of guava!

The Dhaka Times Desk Guava is a well known and popular fruit in our country. But this easily available fruit has a lot of nutritional value. Not only the fruit, guava leaves also have various nutritional properties.

Nutritional value of guava: Guava contains a lot of vitamin C and vitamin A. One guava contains 4 times more vitamin C than a medium-sized orange. On the other hand, it has 10 times more vitamin A than lemon. Apart from this, guava contains vitamin B2, E, K, fiber, calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus and potassium.

Guava reduces the risk of cancer: Guava contains many antioxidant components like lycopene, vitamin C, quercetin, which prevent the growth of cancer cells in the body. It also prevents prostate cancer and breast cancer.

Boosts immunity: Guava contains a lot of vitamin C. It boosts the immune system and gives the body strength to fight against various diseases.

Guava to keep heart healthy: ১৯৯৩ সালে “Journal of Human Hypertension” এ প্রকাশিত হয়, নিয়মিত পেয়ারা খেলে রক্ত চাপ এবং রক্তের লিপিড কমে যায়। পেয়ারাতে প্রচুর পরিমাণ পটাশিয়াম, ভিটামিন সি’ও রয়েছে। পটাশিয়াম নিয়মিত হৃদস্পন্দনের ও উচ্চ রক্তচাপ নিয়ন্ত্রণে রাখতে বিশেষ ভূমিকা রাখে। নিয়মিতভাবে লাইকোপিন সমৃদ্ধ গোলাপি পেয়ারা খেলে কার্ডিওভাস্কুলার রোগের ঝুঁকি কমিয়ে দেয়।

Guava Controls Diabetes: Guava has been used in Chinese medicine for many years to control diabetes. In 1983, the American Journal of Chinese Medicine published that the ingredients in guava juice are very effective in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Guava leaves are very effective in preventing diabetes. Young guava leaves are dried and powdered and covered with 1 teaspoon of hot water in 1 cup for 5 minutes and then strained and consumed daily.

Guava to increase eyesight: Vitamin A is very beneficial for eyes. Vitamin A in guava keeps the cornea healthy and prevents night blindness. Moreover, raw guava is a good source of vitamin A.

Papaya to get rid of cold problem: Guava also plays a role in curing various cold related problems like bronchitis. Due to its high content of iron and vitamin C, it reduces mucus. However, raw guava is more effective in curing cold related problems.

Guava to control blood pressure: Guava also plays an important role in controlling blood pressure. Potassium in guava helps lower blood pressure. So definitely keep guava in your daily diet.

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