If you are a guava or amrood lover, there is no right quantity of fruit that can be consumed during winter. It is like the more the merrier concept for the lovers of the fruit which has a bright pink inside and tempting green hue on the outside and on the nutrition part, it is one of the healthiest fruits to have.
For a diabetic, a heart patient, an obese person or someone having metabolic syndrome, there are various benefits that one can hope to avail from the mighty winter guava.
On the nutrition front, it has several things to offer:
- Fibre
- Vitamin C
- Proteins
- Antioxidants
- Magnesium
- Carbohydrates
It has mild traces of sugar and sodium, which could be safe for diabetes and hypertension patients if consumed in limited quantities.
Read this blog from leading dietician Avni Kaul where she talks about the health benefits of eating guava.
Boosts immunity
In the pre and post-pandemic era, health is wealth and so is immunity. And with temperatures falling every passing day and growing pollution levels, it is advised to eat foods that are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants as the citrus-based nutrient can boost immunity naturally. Eating guava daily can help dodge infections like colds and flu.
Relief from stress
Magnesium is present in abundance in guavas which makes it an excellent way to beat stress. Eating guava daily can help counter winter blues and feel relaxed.
Treats constipation
Constipation mostly happens due to low fibre intake. Having guava during winter can help clear the digestive tract as it has big quantities of dietary fibre. Therefore, it is advised to have it every morning to keep your digestive tract and gut happy and healthy.
Weight loss
When high body mass index (BMI) and obesity are becoming quite common, guavas come as a natural rescuer for their weight loss benefits. By simply being a good source of dietary fibre, proteins and minerals, guavas remove the obstacles in the way to weight loss. They also improve thyroid metabolism thus, preventing fat accumulation.
Helps in diabetes
Guavas have a low glycemic index – which means that having them does not send blood sugar levels to spike. And with the high fibre content, they induce a sense of satiety, therefore, keeping a tab on calorie intake.
Disclaimer: This views expressed, is for general information only. It is nowhere says to eat guava if you have certain diseases or lifestyle issues. Yes, you need to consult your dietician first instead of consuming and food item on your own
Author Avni Kaul is a qualified nutritionist, experienced dietician, Diabetes Educator and founder of Delhi’s successful diet and nutritionist clinic NutriActivania. She is also one of India’s eminent weight-loss experts, diabetes dieticians, pregnancy dieticians and child nutritionists and helps kids to develop a strong immune system, fight allergies, gain height and weight as well as fight overweight / Obesity with an effective diet plan that is easy and fun to follow by children.
In Buenos Aires, 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games Nutritionist Avni Kaul was the Advisor (Nutrition) from India. She is a Gold-medallist master’s science graduate from the University of Delhi in the subject of Food and Nutrition. Avni Kaul is a diet and nutrition columnist in some of India's leading newspapers and magazines like - NDTV, TimesNow, Grazia and more.
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