Guava is another tropical fruit rich in high level of nutrients. With its unique flavor, taste, and health-promoting qualities, the fruit easily fits into the category of one of the new functional foods.
Guavas actually thrive well under both humid and dry climates and can tolerate brief periods of cold spells, but can only withstand a few degrees of frost. Its adaptability into ranging emvironments makes it a favorite commercial crop in some tropical areas.
Guava are good sources of vitamin-C and lycopene. 100 gram of fresh fruit provides 228 mg of vitamin-C, more than three times the required DRI (daily-recommended intake)
The health benefits of guava include the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, cough, cold, skin care, high blood pressure, weight loss and scurvy.
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