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    Top 10 Health Benefits Of Eating Guava

    Guava might not be as popular as other fruits, nevertheless, it is a fruit with a long list of benefits. If you want to stay healthy, it’s not just apple that you have to eat daily but you can have guavas too.

    1. Helps in diabetes

    It provides protection against diabetes. This effect is attributed to the rich amount of fibre in the guava fruit.

    2. Anti-cancer

    Guava has anti-cancer properties which can be attributed to components such as quercetin, lycopene and vitamin C

    3. Boosts immunity

    Being a good source of Vitamin C, it also enhances immunity

    4. Skin benefits

    Components like lycopene, carotene, vitamin A and C helps in keeping skin healthy. The anti-oxidant action free the skin of free radical preventing wrinkling and ageing

    5. Protection from UV rays

    Lycopene protects against UV Rays

    6. Fights acne

    Guava helps preventing acne and reduces dark spots. Apply mashed guava on the affected areas

    7. Blackhead removal

    Guava scrub can help getting rid of black heads

    8. Heart Health

    It improves sodium and potassium balance. Thus, regulates blood pressure. There is some effects on cholesterol levels too. Overall, good for heart health

    9. Rich source of folic acid

    Guava is a rich source of folic acid. Thus, it is very beneficial in pregnant ladies where demand of folic acid is high.

    10. Eyes health

    Being a good source of Vitamin A guava keeps eyes healthy

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