Guava is . ..

Guava is another tropical fruit rich in nutrition and with its unique flavor, taste, and health promoting qualities, the fruit is often called “super fruits.”
Guavas grow abundantly in the Caribbean and it is one of the most sought-after fr

uits by locals.
Guavas are generally eaten raw. Guavas are a good source of carbohydrates and an excellent source of Vitamin C and fiber.
A guava provides two to three times the amount of Vitamin C.
Guavas are low in calories and fats but contain several vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant.
The fruit is very rich source of soluble dietary fiber.
The guava helps lower cholesterol in your blood and inhibits it from becoming thick.
Studies suggest that lycopene in pink guavas prevents skin damage from UV rays.
The health benefits of guava include treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, cough, cold, skin care, high blood pressure, weight loss, scurvy, etc.
This attractive fruit is a real storehouse of nutrients.
If it is “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” in Europe and Americas, it must be “A few guavas in the season keeps the doctor away for the whole year” in the Indian Subcontinent and places where guavas grow.
Its scientific name is Psidium Guajava.