guava thrives in the richness of the Amazon Basin where this fruit grows well beyond the size of a tennis ball.
Reported to help reduce triglyceride levels/risk for Heart Disease, and may also reduce hypertension, while increasing the level of high density lipoprotein/good cholestoral.
Guava is an exceptional fruit, being low in calories and fats, free of LDL (Bad) cholestoral, saturated fats and sodium, and yet they are packed full of key nutrients such as Vit A, B, C, Caretonoids, folate, pectin, potassium, fibre, fatty acids, calcium and iron. Native to Tropical America, from Mexico to Peru, Guava thrives in the richness of the Amazon Basin, where this fruit grows to the size of a tennis ball. Guava is an important part of the Brazilian Diet, either eaten fresh or made into delicious juices, ice cream and preserves.
Not only is Guava an important source of nutrients enriching the diet of the indigenous peoples throughout the rainforest, but so the leaves and bark of the guava tree also have a long history of medicinal uses, many of which are still employed today.
To understand why Guava is so good for you, you only have to look at it's chemical breakdown; the fruit is rich in:
- tannins
- phenols
- triterpenes
- flavonoids
- essential oils
- saponins
- carotenoids
- lectins
- vitamins
- fibre
- fatty acids
Guava fruits also contains more Vit C than citrus fruits, therefore making it an important source of antioxidants, and also contains appreciable amounts of Vitamins A and B, vital for keeping the body healthy. Calcium, not often found in fruits and vegetables, is present in Guava, along with other minerals needed in a healthy diet. Guava fruit is also a good dource of pectin - a dietary fibre, and carotenoids. which have a protective effect against the harmful rays of the sun. Much of the guava's therapeutic activity is attributed to it's flavonoid content, which has demonstrated antibacterial activity.
So it can certainly be said that guava a day will keep the doctor away!
Perfect as a health boosting juice or as a vital ingredient in a tropical smoothie.
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Style:
Dried, Preserved
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Drying Process:
FD
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Preservation Process:
Oil
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Shelf Life:
18 months
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Place of Origin:
Brazil
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Brand Name:
NU Fruits
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Type:
Guava
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Style:
Powder
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Processing:
FD
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Irregular Grains:
Pink
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