Guava

Did You Know

• There are around 150 species of guava that can be found in tropical and sub-tropical areas around the world.

• The fruit of guava is oval, round or pear-shaped. Ripe fruit is covered with yellowish, greenish or maroon skin. The flesh can be white, yellow, pink or red in color.

• Several species of guava are endangered and Jamaica guava is already extinct due to habitat loss.

• Leaves of the guava are used as a source of black pigment in the textile industry.

• At one point in Philippine mythology, the guava was forbidden. This changed when a child prayed to the gods to make the inedible fruit delicious so he could feed a beggar.

Health Benefits

• Guava fruits are amazingly rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fibre. This remarkable nutrient content gives them many health benefits.

•  Guavas are one of the richest sources of vitamin C? It’s true. Guava fruit contains 4 times the vitamin C content present in oranges. Vitamin C helps improve immunity and protects you against common infections and pathogens. Moreover, it keeps your eyes healthy.

• Tea made out of Guava leaves is used to treat diarrhea, fever and dysentery.