Guava - Health Benefits for Winters
During winters it is recommended that one should eat as much Guavas as possible. This popular fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients. “A few guavas in the season keeps the doctor away for the whole year”.
The naturally high levels of vitamin-C in guavas, which are four times higher than the levels found in oranges (the traditional vitamin-C powerhouse), provides the immune system a huge boost in antioxidants. Antioxidants are the major lines of defense against the proliferation of free radicals in the body and proper intake of vitamin-C is proven to be preventive against colds and viral infections.
Juice of raw and immature guavas or a decoction of guava-leaves is very helpful in relieving coughs and colds by reducing mucus, disinfecting the respiratory tract, throat and lungs, and inhibiting microbial activity with its astringent properties.
Note: Roasted ripe guava is used as a remedy against extreme cases of cough, cold, and congestion.
Ripe guava should be avoided by people who are suffering from cough and cold, as it can exacerbate the problem, and one should also avoid drinking water immediately after eating guava as it can lead to a soar throat. more
The naturally high levels of vitamin-C in guavas, which are four times higher than the levels found in oranges (the traditional vitamin-C powerhouse), provides the immune system a huge boost in antioxidants. Antioxidants are the major lines of defense against the proliferation of free radicals in the body and proper intake of vitamin-C is proven to be preventive against colds and viral infections.
Juice of raw and immature guavas or a decoction of guava-leaves is very helpful in relieving coughs and colds by reducing mucus, disinfecting the respiratory tract, throat and lungs, and inhibiting microbial activity with its astringent properties.
Note: Roasted ripe guava is used as a remedy against extreme cases of cough, cold, and congestion.
Ripe guava should be avoided by people who are suffering from cough and cold, as it can exacerbate the problem, and one should also avoid drinking water immediately after eating guava as it can lead to a soar throat. more
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