Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Guava A Powerhouse of Nutrients

We all love Guava except those with cavities and gaps in their teeth where guava seeds get stuck! Even the birds love guava. In fact the birds announce that the fruit is ripened.

We have two guava trees in our garden. One each with pink and white pulp variety. It is a tropical tree. It is a treat to pluck the fruit and then sit together to eat it with a dash of salt and chili powder. Mouth already watering for some of you?

Guava has been called 'a powerhouse of nutrients'. According to LinkedIn "This humble fruit is extraordinarily rich in vitamin C, lycopene and antioxidants that are beneficial for skin. Guavas are also rich in manganese which helps the body to absorb other key nutrients from the food that we eat." 

Guava is also called 'super fruit' like super cars and super bikes! It contains 4 times more vitamin C than orange, 3 times more proteins and 4 times more fiber than pineapple, 2 times more lycopene than tomato and slightly more potassium than a banana. Guava is used in treatment of high blood pressure, constipation, respiratory disorders and hypercholesterolemia. Readers may browse the LinkedIn article for further details. 

Here is an earlier picture of the pink pulp guavas plucked from our tree in July-18.

Eat guavas and stay healthy!

Thanks for browsing.

    -  Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Neeta Bhargava/2nd Oct 2018
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    1. Even the gritty texture of seeds in a guava or in guava pulp feels good.

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  2. I love even the gritty texture of the seeds when one eats a guava or consumes guava pulp.

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    1. Yes, the seeds add to the taste of a guava. Thanks Jai.

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  3. Mouth watering pictures of guava. Guava and mango are my favourite.
    I do not buy from market places as , scared of being ripened using carbide etc.I am highly allergic to these chemicals.

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    1. You are welcome to come here, pluck it from our tree and enjoy as much as you like. Thanks Jijaji.

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  4. Capt P K Jindal7 April 2023 at 14:22

    I think we should visit your house to taste all the exotic fruits. Thanks for sharing

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    1. You are most welcome. But no exotic fruits, just common Indian fruits! Thanks Sir.

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  5. Ghumakkad shares a short real-life picture story. Have you observed it in your #neighbourhood too? What can we as bystanders do?
    Nutritional Profile of Guava

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  6. Guava is a tropical fruit that is known for its unique taste and numerous health benefits. It is loaded with vitamin C, lycopene, fiber, and antioxidants, which can effectively manage diabetes, promote digestive health, and boost immunity.

    Do You Eat Guava Skin

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  7. Growing up I never took this fruit seriously !! You make me look at it differently..Thank you!

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  8. I love Guava. I can not eat from market as they may be ripened by carbide and I am highly allergic to carbide and in fact by force I have to avoid all fruits ripened by carbide.

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