5 COMMON FRUITS FOUND IN NORTHERN NIGERIA. #4- GUAVA (Psidium Guajava)
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Guava
(Psidium Guajava) belongs to the
family of Myrtaceae. It is soft when
ripe with a sweet aroma and creamy texture. The fleshy part varies in colour,
it may be white, pink, yellow or red. And comprises of numerous semi hard
edible seeds, concentrated at its centre.
Guava
is cultivated in Northern Nigeria in states like Kebbi, Sokoto, Adamawa, Yobe,
etc.
NUTRIENT
CONTENT OF GUAVA
It
is a power house of nutrients.
·
Vitamin
A, C, B3 and B6
·
Fibre
·
Lycopene
·
Antioxidants
·
Manganese
·
Potassium
·
Iron
·
Calcium
·
Amongst
others.
HEALTH
BENEFIT OF GUAVA
v
Contains vitamins and fibres which helps in
losing weight by regulating your metabolism.
v
The fibre content ensures the body sugar level
is well regulated, thereby preventing the development of Diabetes.
v
Presence of vitamin A helps improve Eyesight.
v
Helps in curing and preventing Diarrhoea and
Dysentery:
v
Guava seeds if ingested whole or chewed, serves
as excellent laxatives, helping the formation of healthy bowel movement,
thereby preventing constipation.
v
Improves Brain health, contains vitamins
necessary for improving blood circulation to the brain.
v
Vitamin C content helps in preventing Cough and
cold. Especially guava leaves.
v
Its helps protect the skin from wrinkles, helps
the skin regain lost radiance and freshness.
v
Guava contains nutrients that helps regulate blood
pressure in patients with hypertension
v
Lycopene helps prevent the growth of cancer
cells, thereby lowering the risk of cancer.
v
Vitamin C in guava helps boost your immunity,
thereby preventing you from common infections and pathogens.
v
Guava contains folic acid, or vitamin B-9
essential for pregnant women to help in developing the baby’s nervous system
and protect the new born from neurological disorders.
v
Magnesium present in guava helps to relax the
muscles and nerves of the body.
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